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Safety

Drunk Driving Suspected in Another EMS Helo Crash

The helicopter was unoccupied at the time of the collision.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

eVTOLs Hitting the Airshow Circuit

A number of companies showed off their contenders for an increasingly crowded market.
FBOs

Sheltair Building FXE Hangar Complex

The $30 million development will be operated by Banyan Air Service, which will add a satellite terminal on the north side of the airport.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

GA-ASI Progresses with MQ-25 Program

General Atomics is preparing its design for the EMD phase of the U.S. Navy's MQ-25 unmanned tanker requirement
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Rotorcraft

China Completes Testing of Unmanned Helicopter

Aircraft can execute shipboard landings.
Charter & Fractional

India Working on Bizav Aircraft Management Rules

New guidelines would help the country’s business aviation sector to become more cost-effective.
Aircraft

Bombardier Now Flying Two Flight-test Global 5500/6500s

Aircraft are currently based at the Bombardier Flight Test Center in Wichita.
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Safety

NTSB Hosts LOC Forum at Oshkosh

Panelists cite training, tools, and technology in battle against aviation’s number-one killer
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Marines Bring Shadow Operations to an End

After a decade of often intensive operations with the Marines the RQ-7B Shadow has been retired in favor of the RQ-21A Blackjack
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Luminati: Perpetual Solar-powered Flight Possible

Applications for perpetually flying solar aircraft include global intelligence gathering and internet distribution.
Safety

NTSB Using Drones In Investigations

Grand Canyon crash posed unique challenges.
Regulations and Government

Groups Protest Push for Commercial UAS Ops Regulation

The groups fear the amendment would pave the way for thousands of state and local government to impose their own restrictions on commercial UAS ops.
Airlines

Air France-KLM In Talks with Air Europa to Extend JV Network

Search for new group CEO continues
Cabin Interior and Electronics

German MRO Expands to U.S.

Hamburg-based Vartan Aviation Group has added a new repair facility in Seattle.
Regulations and Government

Senate Clears $17.7B Fiscal Year 2019 FAA Budget

The bill would reimburse certain airports and businesses affected by TFRs and would call for better Part 135 incident reporting data.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulf Coast Avionics Modernizes CJ2 Flight Deck

The upgrade brings next-generation capabilities to the 21-year-old aircraft, while easing pilot workload and increasing safety, the company said.
Aircraft

Bombardier Completes Global 7500 Flight Testing

Bombardier is now ramping up Global 7500 final assembly in Toronto, with 20 aircraft now in various build stages on the line.
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Training and Workforce

AOPA Raises $3.6M for You Can Fly Genav Program

While more than 3,800 donors raised $1.8M for AOPA's You Can Fly program, the Ray Foundation matched the donations to bring the total to $3.6M.
Maintenance and Modifications

Stevens Completes Blackhawk/G1000 King Air 350 Install

The Blackhaw XP67A upgraded provide a 40-knot boost, while the new Garmin G1000NXi flight deck helped eliminate 200 pounds.
Aircraft

Product Support Survey Part 1: Aircraft

Gulfstream is back on top this year, but Dassault is catching up.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Cabin Electronics & Connectivity Special Report 2018

New networks and services advance bizav’s onboard experience.
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Aircraft

Above and Beyond: Product Support Survey 2018

To all of you who earned this special recognition from your customers, all of us at AIN Publications offers our heartiest of congratulations!
Accidents

All Survive Aeromexico E190 Crash

Pilot tried to abort takeoff during hailstorm when gust of wind forced airplane to the ground
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Boeing Opening New Autonomous Flight Center

Facility Will Be Based At MIT
Aircraft

Bombardier’s 90-seat Q400 Gets Transport Canada Nod

Launch customer SpiceJet to take first example later this year
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Senators Seek More Drone Integration Research Funding

Bipartisan Amendment Adds $3 Million To Pilot Program
Regulations and Government

EC Reiterates: ADS-B Deadlines 'Must Be Met'

GAMA praises the reaffirmation as the U.S. takes the same stance.
FBOs

FAA OKs Avfuel's Online Fuel Safety Program

Part of the company's new Avfuel Training System, the new course will enable FBOs and operators to comply with the agency's fuel safety regulations.
Airlines

IATA, CFM Reach Competition Settlement

Airline lobby group “hopeful” other OEMs will follow suit
Maintenance and Modifications

Aircraft Weight Reduction and Engine Health Monitoring

Saving weight and keeping a close eye on engine parameters can save up to 4 percent in fuel burn per flight hour.