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Engines

N1 Launches Ultimate Lift with First Customer

Directional Capital’s maintenance management company offers stand-in aircraft service for engine-related AOGs.
Maintenance and Modifications

True Blue Power Outfits Alaska Operator

Ravn Alaska will upgrade its DHC-8 fleet to the True Blue Power TB44 advanced iithium-ion battery.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aviaa Intros Dashboard during NBAA Debut

Group purchaser says idea is catching on as smaller operators can better compete with larger operators through lowering costs.
Regulations and Government

IBAC Flexes Business Aviation Support Efforts

Council of international business aviation associations is working to set agenda items for next fall's ICAO Assembly

StandardAero Builds on Global Relationships

StandardAero announced multiple contracts and developments for the company’s international and domestic operations.

Increased Inspection Approvals Granted to Metrojet

Metrojet Engineering Clark has FAA and CAACI approval to conduct 60-month inspections on Global 6000s.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Standard Aero Inks TFE731 Support Deal

The Arizona-based MRO also announcec the company's first Innov8 Command and CAST CMS installation, underway on a Falcon 2000
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Charter & Fractional

Argus Predicts Record Bump in New Year's Travel

Forecast activity from the Traqpak report shows traffic during Thanksgiving will be up, New Years could mark a record increase.
Aircraft

Delta Extends Airbus Skywise Contract To Cover 400 Airliners

Airbus predicative maintenance system adds to efficiency of airline operations, aids in parts design
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Airlines

Europe Still Struggling with Traffic Delays as Congestion Soars

Ryanair ranks as largest user of European air space
Training and Workforce

TRU Simulation, FlightSafety Partner on Textron Training

TRU Simulation + Training and FlightSafety International will share resources for training Textron Aviation pilots and technicians.
Aircraft

Embraer Introduces Ground Power Mode on Phenom 300

The new functionality enables operators to forego GPUs by running an engine on idle, to power cabin environmental, lighting and entertainment system use.
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Aircraft

Boeing Delivers Russia’s First 737 Max 8

Globus Airlines to fly 11 of the 176-seat jets as S7 Airlines
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Baker Offers Fireproof Bag for Li-ion Batteries on Helos

New large bag for the offshore helicopter industry is designed for all portable devices to be stored safely during a flight.

FlightSafety Expands Gulfstream Training Options

Aviation services provider offering a variety of new Gulfstream training courses.
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Aircraft

NetJets Signs Deal For 175 Longitudes, 150 Hemispheres

The agreement would see NetJets as launch customer for Hemisphere.
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Regulations and Government

NATA, NBAA Welcome New FAA Guidance on Training

Draft advisory circular was the product of an industry and FAA working group.

Women in Aviation Offering $650,000 in Scholarships

Members of Women in Aviation International are eligible to apply for the scholarships to be awarded for 2019.
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Klapmeier Sees Silver Lining in Bankruptcy Filing

The court has granted permission for One Aviation to maintain normal business ops throughout at least the early stages of the restructuring effort.
Aircraft

Aerion Unveils Stage 5 GE Affinity Engine for Supersonic AS2

GE's Affinity turbofan will be the highest-bypass supersonic engine ever developed.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream G650 Set for Steep Approach Approval

Approval will require an avionics and flight control software update, and release of the new code "is imminent," says Gulfstream.
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Aircraft

Airbus Lands New Launch Customer for the A330-800neo

Kuwait Airways signs agreement to buy eight examples
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Regulations and Government

EASA Proposes Airworthiness Standards for VTOL Aircraft

The standards would set special conditions for certification.
Regulations and Government

Australia Publishes GA Safety Briefing Bulletin

The aim is to prepare passengers to act in the event of an emergency.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Ups G600 Range

Company also announces EVS landing certification, now approved for the G500, will be available to the entire Gulfstream fleet
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Airlines

Thailand To Devise Safety Master Plan

Attempts to allay concerns over history of regulatory and organizational lapses
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NBAA Convention To Spotlight Workforce Issues

Attraction and retention strategies of industry talent will be presented during sessions at NBAA 2018.

StandardAero Awarded Air Methods Contract

StandardAero announced the contract along with other company milestones.
Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Offers FalconEye HUD in Simulator

Pilots can now experience Dassault’s recently certificated FalconEye HUD at FlightSafety’s Dallas and Paris training centers.
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Aircraft

Duncan Shows Unique VIP Dornier 328

The factory demo aircraft features turboprop-like short field performance and Gulfstream-size cabin at half the operational cost, Duncan says.
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