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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

DJI Improves Drone Geofencing

The system will provide better airport protection.
Aircraft

United Studies A321LR for Transatlantic Service

Airline looks at operating long-range airbus narrowbodies configured with 178 seats for Boeing 757 replacement
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FBOs

French FBO Chain Launches Branded Affiliate Program

Sky Valet, which operates at 22 locations throughout France, Spain and Portugal, has now extended its brand to Italy and Bulgaria.
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Expands Canada MRO

Textron Aviation is expanding into Canada with a new service subsidiary, Textron Aviation Canada.
Aircraft

Boeing Upbeat on 737 Supply Chain Recovery

CEO Muilenburg sees engine supply returning to normal by year-end

ACI Jet Finishes First JetWave Install on Challenger 604

The installation and upgrades were completed at ACI Jet's San Luis Obispo facility.

Jet Aviation Completes Two GV C-Checks in Dubai

The heavy inspections were completed at the same time at the company’s Dubai facility.
Engines

Safran Takes Step in Electric Propulsion Development

The company revealed the first of a planned family of electric motors that could power electric or hybrid aircraft.
Aircraft

Nordam Issue 'Hampers' G500/G600 Sales, Deliveries

There will be enough nacelles to support eight to 10 G500 deliveries in the fourth quarter.
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Regulations and Government

UK Parliament Warns of Weakened Market Access Post-Brexit

“Best-in-class” safety deal with China unlikely in the event UK cannot remain a member of EASA
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Study: Small Drone Flights Often Unsafe

Operators Fly Too High, Close To Airports
Rotorcraft

Kopter Expected To Decide On U.S. Plant Soon

SH09 Attracts Attention From HEMS Operators
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Airports

Texas Airport Boosts Local Economy

A new study by the Texas Department of Transportation shows the increasing economic impact of McKinney National Airport
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Aircraft

JetBlue’s A321 Fleet Central To Plan To Boost Margins

First A321neo scheduled to arrive next year
Accidents

Pilatus Dedicates Completions Center in Broomfield

The facility will house completions activities for both the PC-12 NG and PC-24, in addition to spares and administrative offices.
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FBOs

Lynx FBO Chain Expands with AGC Facility Purchase

Founded in 2016, Lynx will now feature six FBO locations, including its latest buy of the Voyager Jet Center in Pittsburgh.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

MyDefence Demos Wearable Drone Jammer

Has Range Up To 1,000 Meters
Training and Workforce

Directional Aviation Acquiring SimCom

SimCom provides pilot training for jet, turboprop, and piston aircraft using FAA-qualified flight training devices and full-motion simulators.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Bell Adds Thales to VTOL Team

Thales will develop the flight controls for the VTOL model.
Airlines

Asia-Pacific at Epicenter of Infrastructure Crisis

Region expected to take 40 percent of all commercial aircraft over 20 years
Safety

Eurocontrol Continues Wake-turbulence Research

Avoiding and countering wake vortices remains primarily an operational concern.
Avionics

Thales Brings TopMax Head-worn Display To Asia

Thales aims to certify the device by 2020.
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Aircraft

Pilot Report: Cessna Citation Longitude

AIN flies the longest Citation as it nears certification.
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Aircraft

Taiwan Receives First F-16V Upgrade

The Republic of China Air Force has started to receive AESA radar-equipped F-16s that have been modernized by AIDC
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Rotorcraft

Reach Taking Five New Airbus Helicopters

The helicopters are part of HEMS operator's fleet-replacement plan.
Rotorcraft

CHC Opens New Dublin SAR Base

Flies More Than 1,000 Missions Annually In Ireland
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Engines

Rolls Royce Nano Robot Bugs and Snakes to Repair Jet Engine Innards

Rolls Royce Nano Robot Bugs and Snakes to Repair Jet Engine Innards
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Aircraft

Ryanair Sees Boeing Max 200 Driving Better Unit Costs

Irish LCC predicts “grim” winter ahead of first deliveries
Aircraft

Embraer Bizjet Deliveries Rise in 3Q18, but Down YTD

For the year, the company is still holding to projections of 105 to 120 business jet shipments for this year, roughly flat with 2017.
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Airports

Indonesia Pins Hopes on Private Sector for Airport Development

Talks resume over new facility to replace Jakarta’s international gateway