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NARA: U.S. Tax Law a Boon for Aircraft Sales

NARA-certified brokers have recognized a change in the marketplace just in the first few months of 2018 since the U.S. tax reform was enacted.
Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk Receives Approval for XP67A Engine+ Upgrade

Blackhawk recently received approval from Transport Canada for the King Air 350 XP67A Engine+ Upgrade.
Airlines

Philippines AirAsia on a Roll

The low-cost carrier sees opportunity in what it characterizes as an underserved market.
Aircraft

Kuwait Firms Up Super Hornet Deal

Kuwait has finalized its long-expected deal for 28 Super Hornets, which will add to the 28 Typhoons it is receving from Leonardo
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Accidents

Torqued: Recent Incidents Raise Concerns about Safety

Incidents show that the NTSB needs to step in and regulate the behavior of crew and passengers to ensure safety.
Accidents

Accidents: April 2018

Preliminary and final reports
Maintenance and Modifications

Northeast Air Now a Tamarack Winglet Dealer

The Portland, Maine-based maintenance provider will offer the modification for Cessna's CJ series of light jets.
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FBOs

Air Elite Network Welcomes First Chicago-area FBO

Full service FBO J.A. Air Center at Aurora Municipal Airport is the 79th location to join the World Fuel sponsored network of high quality facilities.
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Aircraft

Falklands Islanders Upgrading to Garmin Flight Decks

Figas awaits the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly’s decision on buying a sixth BN2B-26 Islander.
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Charter & Fractional

Greek CAA Issues New Charter Requirement

Operators of aircraft up to 19 seats must now apply for an annual TCO license.
Training and Workforce

IOC Session Tackles Staffing Tomorrow’s Flight Dept.

Whatever the long-term solution, panelists cited steps companies can take now to recruit and keep talent.
Security

Cybercriminals Targeting Bizav Travelers

“The big move in cyber crime is to find out what your business is going to do and use the inside information for stock trading."

IJET Expands European Reach with Spanish Venture

Its new office in Mallorca will serve Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American business aircraft operators.
Regulations and Government

IRS Revises Certain Commercial Flight Fees

The agency has altered its approach to fee adjustments in accordance with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Charter & Fractional

My Aircraft Reporting System Adds Features, Customers

New features include the capability to automatically integrate with any flight information or accounting software in real-time.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Arkansas Aero Alliance Concerned Over New Tax Plans

A scheme to replace revenues lost to high-income taxpayers could put businesses in jeopardy.
FBOs

AIN FBO Survey 2018: Worldwide Results

Operators ready for long-promised rebound.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Syrian Experience Urges Russia To Introduce UCAVs

Having treated armed UAVs with caution for many years, Russia appears to have embraced the concept following operational experience in Syria
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Avionics

Jeppesen, Bad Elf Simplify Database Updates

Bad Elf's Wombat wireless device works with Jeppesen's new iOS-based JDM to facilitate avionics database updates.
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Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Firehawk Helicopter Fights Flames in Los Angeles County, California

Sikorsky Firehawk Helicopter Fights Flames in Los Angeles County, California
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Rotorcraft

Pilot Report: Hélicoptères Guimbal Cabri G2

The two-seat trainer boosts pilots’ confidence.
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Aircraft

Embraer Executive Jets Delivers First Phenom 300E

This follows recent type certifications of the light jet from the FAA, EAA and Brazil’s ANAC.
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Regulations and Government

AINsight: Pilots Beware of Prescription Opioids

Pilots should self-ground until the medical condition has improved and a reasonable time period has elapsed since taking any prescription opioids.
Charter & Fractional

ANA Steps into Bizjet Market with Sojitz, Honda Aircraft

Agreement with Sojitz forms an new charter venture, while MoU with Honda Aircraft seeks expansion of bizjet market using HondaJets.
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Gulfstream Expands Student Leadership Program

Aviation/STEM-themed program in Dallas will expose more than 300 local students each year to work readiness and leadership skills, and info on careers.
Airlines

Lufthansa Eyes Asia Growth, Relauches Munich-Singapore

Five weekly flights with an A350-900 increases capacity between the two countries by 40 percent
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Jet Edge International Diversifies Aircraft Portfolio

Jet Edge International is focusing on expanding its operations through infrastructure and fleet development.
Avionics

Wingtip ADS-B Solution Nearing Certification

SkyBeacon and SkySensor wingtip ADS-B solution makes installation of ADS-B Out and In simple.
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Avionics

Latitude’s ENode To Acquire Twin-turbine Data

ENode is designed to enable engine condition trend monitoring (ECTM), flight data monitoring (FDM), and fuel management.
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Airlines

SpiceJet Lobbies for International Route Subsidies

Sees major demand for air travel to bordering Asian countries