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Qantas Order Cancellation Strikes Latest Blow to A380

The Australian flag carrier confirms that its fleet and network planning has not considered the order for eight airplanes “for some time.”
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Aircraft

Engine Partnership Announced as SCAF/FCAS Receives First Contract

The Franco-German SCAF/FCAS has received its first funding, while the nations' two propulsion powerhouses are joining forces to develop a new engine
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Avionics

G1000NXi Now Available for Citation Mustang

Garmin's latest upgrade—G1000NXi—brings many new features to Mustang flight decks.
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Aircraft

Bombardier's Flagship Global 7500 Gets EASA Nod

EASA approval followed Transport Canada type certification in September And U.S. FAA approval in November.
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Airlines

Spirit Airlines Planning for Midyear Order Decision

Manufacturers have sent the first responses to an RFP Spirit issued in late 2018.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Germany Begins Training on Heron TP

German personnel are now in Israel learning how to operate the Heron TP, which will give the Luftwaffe far greater capabilities than the current Heron 1
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Airports

Atlanta FBOs Emerge Victorious from Super Bowl

The annual event is estimated to have brought more than 1,000 business jets to the Atlanta area for Super Bowl LIII and its associated festivities.
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Industry Needs Pilots, Mx Techs Now, Says NBAA Chief

NBAA plans to focus this year on working to alleviate business aviation’s acute workforce shortage.
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Aircraft

RAF Tornados Bring Operations to a Close

The return of Tornado aircraft from the Mediterranean theater brings the operational career of the type with the RAF to a close.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Metrojet Philippines Receives Qatar Approval

Qatar Civil Aviation Authority has named Metrojet Engineering Clark an approved maintenance organization.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Steps Up Hiring with Recruitment Events

The February 1 open house drew 215 students and 10 were offered full-time employment.
FBOs

Avflight Expands Northward

The FBO chain's purchase of Winnipeg's Kelly Western Jet Centre marks its first move into Canada.
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Avionics

Skyservice STCs Learjet 45 Iridium Datalink

Satcom's Direct's Data Link Unit is now approved for installation in the Learjet 45.
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Aircraft

Pemco Launches Full Conversion Program for 737-700

Bahrain’s Texel Air plans to fly the first example of the Boeing narrowbody cargo mod.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jetworx Expands Mx Work, Facilities at VNY

The California-based maintenance provider has added more Embraer and Gulfstream models to its Part 145 certificate.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Launches Three-class 50-seat CRJ

United Airlines plans to deploy at least 50 of the reconfigured CRJ700s with regional partner GoJet by the summer of 2020.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

You Can Now Order Your Next Gulfstream Jet in New York City

You Can Now Order Your Next Gulfstream Jet in New York City
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Challenges Remain as '3D Printing' Develops

The aerospace industry still faces challenges fully exploiting the potential of additive manufacturing.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus, Helisim Break Ground On Texas Training Center

$40 million helicopter training facility will include new Thales full-motion simulators.
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Accidents

EMS Helo Crashes after Other Companies Decline Flight

All three crew killed in crash of Survival Flight Bell 407 in Ohio.
Aircraft

Boeing Partners with Aerion, Bets Big on Supersonics

Boeing today announced a partnership with Aerion Corp. and further made a “significant,” but undisclosed, investment in the supersonic bizjet developer.
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Training and Workforce

Aerocor Gets Signoff for Eclipse Training

The broker is bundling the training programs with its Eclipse pre-owned aircraft sales, enabling customers to finance them together.
Regulations and Government

Lawmakers Highlight NATCA with State of Union Invites

Twelve members of the union, which was amongst the most vocal during the shutdown, are invited guests of lawmakers to State of the Union address.
Avionics

Astronautics To Consolidate Milwaukee Facilities

Astronautics is relocating its Milwaukee-area facilities to allow for further expansion and to be in closer proximity to General Mitchell Intl. Airport.
Safety

NTSB Sharpens Focus on Part 135 with Most Wanted List

Part 135 operational safety was the sole theme that solely focused on aviation in the latest Most Wanted List.
FBOs

Heritage Aviation Achieves Benefit Corp. Status

Heritage Aviation has converted to a Vermont Benefit Corp., which requires it to consider social responsibility to employees, environment, and community.
Aircraft

Germania Halts Operations and Files for Insolvency

The Berlin-based airline is the latest on a growing list of recent airline failures in Europe.
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FBOs

Lynx FBO Network Adds Florida Location

The acquistion of World Jet at FXE gives the company its seventh location, since its founding in 2016.
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Aircraft

Aircraft Brokers Group Seeks Accreditation Applications

The International Aircraft Dealers Association also launched its new AircraftExchange website this week.
Aircraft

Collins Aerospace to Supply T-X's Seats and Landing Gear

Collins Aerospace has been selected to provide two major systems for the Boeing/Saab T-X, including the latest ACES 5 ejection seat
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