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FBOs

Texas Airport To Receive New Private Hangar Complex

Western LLC is adding another 100,000 sq ft of hangar space at San Antonio International Airport.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Broker: Aircraft Insurance Rates To Climb 5% to 30%

A recent spate of accidents has turned the aircraft insurance market from soft to hard in just a few months. Expect rate increases, said one broker.
Avionics

Avidyne 2019 Avionics Training Schedule Released

Avionics training is provided by Gary Reeves and PilotSafety.org, Avidyne's official training partner.
Aircraft

Boeing Homes In on NMA Business Case

The OEM boasts a one-time execution of the 777X program and sees an uptick in full-freighter demand.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

EASA Opens Drone Conference

Amsterdam conference is addressing the future of drones in Europe.
Charter & Fractional

RFDS Takes Delivery of First Medevac-equipped PC-24

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia's medevac-outfitted Pilatus PC-24 will allow it to transport patients longer distances.
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Rotorcraft

FAA Proposes Rotor Blade AD for MD 500/600 Helicopters

The proposed airworthiness directive would mandate new repetitive inspections for main rotor blade cracks.
Aircraft

Russian Banks Plan Massive Regional Airline Project

Sberbank and VTB have committed to funding a fleet consisting of Superjets and Il-114s.
Maintenance and Modifications

Oriens Adds PC-12 Flight Training at London Biggin Hill

The UK's exclusive Pilatus service center and PC-12 sales dealer sees a growing number of the turboprop single at the airport.
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FBOs

North Carolina Airport Gets Second FBO

Koury Aviation long known in the region for aircraft charter services, has now made the jump into FBO operations.
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Aircraft

Adria Becomes Latest European Airline to Commit to Superjet

The Slovenian flag carrier has signed an LOI calling for delivery of 15 SSJs.
FBOs

Sky Valet Adds Two Major Spanish Destinations

The European FBO operator has won a tender from Spanish airport manager AENA to expand its network to Madrid and Barcelona.
Airlines

Blocked Airline Funds in Africa Total $670 Million

African airlines lose an average of $1.25 per passenger carried.
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Regulations and Government

Interstate Helicopters Fined for Illegal Charter

The fines come as the FAA has stepped up its efforts to identify illegal charters and either educate or enforce, depending on the circumstances.
Aircraft

Piaggio Declares Insolvency, Seeks Restructuring

The move comes a year after Piaggio had outlined a five-year turnaround plan that had included a £255 million ($342 million) cash injection from Mubadala.
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Avionics

FCC Allows Galileo To Augment GPS in U.S.

The FCC order allows Galileo's 30 global navigation system satellites to be used in the U.S. to augment the 31 satellites in the U.S. GPS network.
Avionics

560XL Receives Special Conditions for Cyber Protection

The STC for Garmin's G5000 Cessna 560XL mod will be contingent upon meeting special conditions to reduce cyber risks.
Rotorcraft

Helicopter Lessor Waypoint Files Bankruptcy

Waypoint Leasing has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy and put itself up for sale.

UTC, Rockwell Collins Near Merger with China Nod

China's approval was the final key regulatory hurdle for UTC's $30 billion Rockwell Collins acquisition.
Airlines

Cambodia Prepares for First Pilot Training School

A proliferation of new airlines in Cambodia warrants local training needs.
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Avionics

Nextant Receives STC for Challenger 604XT Flight Deck

The Nextant 604XT, the first business jet with touchscreen panel displays, has been approved by the FAA.
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Aircraft

‘Wrong-way’ Landing Caps Successful RN Deck Trials

The Royal Navy's first deck trials campaigns with the F-35B aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth have come to a successful comclusion
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Rotorcraft

Third Kopter SH09 Prototype Flies

Kopter Group announced the first flight of its third SH09 test helicopter this week.
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Airlines

Indian Aviation Faces Headwinds

Consolidation of Indian airlines is inevitable as losses mount and capacity continues to increase.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Issues New MMEL Relief Process Guidelines

With operators seeking MEL relief for STC components not yet evaluated through the required process, the FAA has issued new guidance.
ATC

New Chinese Airlines To Be Based at Tier 2 Airports

The new rule for Tier 2 airports was prompted by slot shortages at primary airports and airspace congestion.
ATC

Five European ANSPs Join Iris Pilot Program

The Iris program is a partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA), led by Inmarsat, to establish secure, high-bandwidth communications over Europe.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Boosts Support in North America, Europe

Bombardier is adding a seventh European line service center and five more MRT trucks in North America.
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Aircraft

Airbus Names New CFO and COO

Appointments are part of a wider management shake-up and renewal
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Rotorcraft

IBAC Hopes To Promote IS-BAO/IS-BAH to Asia Regulators

Business and general aviation operators are complying with airline rules, says the IBAC director general.