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Accidents

Brazilian Helicopter Safety Program Focuses on Weather

Weather was an unfortunately timely topic, with a weather-related helicopter crash occuring near Rio de Janeiro, just minutes before the meeting.
Engines

Russia Commits to Full-Scale Production of Engine for MC-21

United Engine Corporation sets production target of 50 PD-14 shipsets a year
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Regulations and Government

Palm Beach Questions FAA Directive on LNA Jet Ban

Palm Beach officials maintain the FAA has not issued a formal directive nor providing supporting data in its safety findings.
Avionics

FAA Issues Advisory Circular Outlining New EFVS Ops

Under a new rule issued last December, enhanced flight vision systems are going to be much more useful.
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Safety

AviationManuals and Fireside Team Up on Emergency Response

Partnership will allow the companies to provide collaborative ERP manuals and services, with each of them focusing on their core strengths.

Bizav Parts Pioneer Armando Leighton Dies at 58

Leighton founded CRS Jet Spares in his mother's garage with a $2,000 investment.
Regulations and Government

Trump Nominations Would Help Restore Ex-Im Bank Board

The president nominated two former Republican congressman to serve as Export-Import Bank directors, one of them a past opponent of the agency.
Airports

Projects Will Temporarily Close Boston Logan Runway

Runway 4R/22L at Boston Logan Airport is scheduled to be closed from May 15 through late June to enable the repaving and marking of the runway.
Regulations and Government

Draft AC Published on Datalink Use

Draft Advisory Circular would apply to pilots, certificate holders, operators and program managers conducting datalink communication operations.

NBAA Advises Short-terms Delays Ahead in SoCal

The delays are expected to last one to two weeks while controllers phase in nearly three dozen new approach and departure procedures.
Regulations and Government

DOT IG Auditing FAA Drone Operation Waivers

Audit objectives will be to assess FAA’s processes for granting waivers, and its risk-based oversight of UAS operators with waivers.
Aircraft

As 737 Max 9 Enters Flight Test, Boeing Weighs Case for Max 10

Company touts its flawless approach to rollout and flight testing of the Max 9, but what comes next?
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Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk Caravans STC'd with Lithium-ion Battery

The STC allows operators of Caravans equipped with Blackhawk Modifications engine upgrades to install the True Blue Power lithium-ion battery.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Studying Blue Edge Blade on H225

Airbus Helicopters is studying installing the revolutionary Blue Edge rotor blades on its H225 medium-lift helicopter.
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Justin Ryan, Charlie Johnson Join Tamarack Aerospace

Ryan formerly was president of BendixKing, while Johnson formerly was president and COO of Cessna.
Aircraft

Russia Drops Plans for a Strategic Air Tanker

Rather than convert some Il-96 freighters, the air force will rely on smaller new and existing Il-78s.
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Aircraft

Israel Secures Huge Missile Contracts in India

After a joint development, IAI will supply new surface-to-air missile systems to the Indian Army and Navy worth $2 billion.
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Aircraft

Report: Air Ambulance Ops Face Medicaid Shortfall

Medicare reimbursement of air ambulance services has clearly lagged costs, according to the report.
Avionics

Eagle Cap Simplifies Charts Layers in Aviation Apps

Eagle Cap Software's Aviation Charting Service will greatly simplify creating map-based aviation software applications.
Aircraft

Boeing 737 Max 9 Completes First Flight

Maiden mission comes a week ahead of schedule
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Aircraft

U.S. Drops 'Mother of All Bombs' on ISIS Tunnel Complex

The Air Force Research Laboratory developed the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast conventional bomb in 2003 but it was never used.
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Embraer Deliveries Decline in First Quarter of 2017

While Embraer delivered 18 commercial jets and 15 executive jets, the company’s firm order backlog amassed $19.2 billion by March 31.
FBOs

Jet Aviation's Third Seletar Hangar on Track for Completion

The new structure will bring the location's aircraft storage to more than 120,000 sq ft.
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Avionics

First Egnos-aided Approach Lands in Germany

The first "passenger aircraft" to fly a satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS) approach in Germany was a NetJets Phenom 300.
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Regulations and Government

Aruba Aircraft Registry Sees Increased Asia Interest

With several customers in the region, the P4 registry is making its first trip to ABACE.
Charter & Fractional

Start-up Amber Aviation To Provide Bizjet Management Services

The company is planning to offer an array of tailored services, including a fly-sharing program.

Down-Route Adds Singapore Office

The web-based hotel and expense management system provider makes its first foray into Asia.

Skyplan Opens New Office in Tokyo

Indian company has a strategic plan to expand throughout the Asia Pacific region.
ATC

Pathway for Transfer of Chinese Airspace in the Works

New regulations that will facilitate the transfer of airspace from military to civilian control are anticipated by year-end.
FBOs

WingsOverAsia Signs Pact with Air BP, RocketRoute

WOA and RocketRoute will highlight their services, while Air BP will support the effort with technical sessions.