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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Delivers First Private H175

The helicopter will be based on a yacht in Europe.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Rescinds Ban on U.S. Aircraft, Pilots in Turkey

The FAA said it would review this position by August 15.
Aircraft

Sukhoi Introduces SSJ100 Variant for Sports Team Travel

Concept is enhanced by medical and IT solutions to reduce jet lag, hypoxia, dehydration, stress on the body and aerophobia.
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Accidents

Loose Latches Caused Citation Excel Cowling Detachment

Cessna has confirmed that there have been two other similar incidents to Citation 560XLs, both in 2008.
Aircraft

UAC and Comac Work on Budget for New Widebody Program

The new joint venture between Russia's UAC and China's Comac and Avic is firming up plans for its planned new widebody.
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FBOs

Jeff Ross Climbs the Mountain Again

Less than two years after he sold off his 19-location FBO chain, Ross Aviation rises again.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Flight Level Aviation Brunswick

Decommissioned naval station gets new life as civil airport
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FBOs

Chain Buys Indie: Inside an FBO Deal

What actually goes on when a chain acquires an independent location?
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Aircraft

Gulfstream G500, G600 Programs Accelerating

Gulfstream’s new fly-by-wire jets take advantage of the latest technology to make flying safer and simpler.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

The Commercial Applications—and Considerations—of Flying Small Drones

AIN looks at the biggest opportunities for growth in small-drone flying.
Aircraft

Pilatus Building New Colorado Center To Prep for PC-24

The new facility will consolidate activities and accommodate growth as Pilatus ramps up production of PC-24.
Aircraft

Piaggio Taps Al Saif as Mideast Sales Agent

Al Saif Group also converted an option for a second Avanti EVO in medevac configuration to be delivered next year.
Avionics

KaiserAir Fans STC Adds Gogo Iridium Satcom

The approval covers a number of business jet models.
Regulations and Government

EVO Assists G650ER Operator in 1st Part 91 Polar Flight

The G650ER flew from New York’s Stewart International Airport to Beijing, China, along Polar Route 3 early last month.
Regulations and Government

Industry Urges FAA To Shelve Proposed IBF Guidance

The FAA held a public meeting in Fort Worth to gather input on its proposed IBF policy guidance.

Argus: Bizav Flying in North America Soars in June

All operational categories saw gains last month, with the Part 135 charter segment once again leading in activity, gaining 2.7 percent.
Regulations and Government

House Panel Approves Management Fee Tax Relief Bill

The bill comes as industry has long awaited more permanent guidance from IRS.
Safety

Registration Opens for Annual Bizav Safety Standdown

The seminar is open to all aviation professionals regardless of aircraft operated and is free of charge for attendees, but space is limited.
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Regulations and Government

Congress Completes Action on FAA Extension

The bill draws praise for third-class aeromedical reform but pushes off action on other key measures such as regulatory reform.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Versatile UAV Launched by Thales

The Fulmar has been selected by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, which is buying six systems to equip fast patrol craft.
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Rotorcraft

Scorpion Helmet Sight Selected for LAH

The company will provide 400 sets for LAH service after 2020.
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Aircraft

Strata Wins $1B in Airbus Business

Strata’s manufacturing facility is at the Nibras Al Ain Aerospace Park in Abu Dhabi.
Aircraft

Ton-up for the ‘Twotter’

Viking acquired the type certificate from Bombardier in February 2006.
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Airlines

Norwegian Converts Earlier Order to Acquire 30 A321LRs

The latest member of the Airbus A320neo family promises range of 4,000 nm, connecting Scandinavia to the U.S., Europe and parts of Asia.
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Engines

GE Signs a Pair of Maintenance Deals

Engine maker inks deals with Lufthansa Technik and StandardAero.
Engines

LHT Joins P&W Mx Network

German MRO has become a principal provider of mobile servicing for P&W engines.
Engines

Pratt & Whitney to Move Systems to IBM Cloud

P&W will move its enterprise systems, including engineering and manufacturing, to the IBM Cloud infrastructure.
Engines

Pratt & Whitney Canada Eyes Growth Opportunities in Europe for PT6A

The Canadian company played a consultancy role in helping the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) develop the guidelines.
Engines

LHT Joins P&W GTF Network

The network now includes Pratt & Whitney and its GTF collaborators, MTU Aero Engines and Japanese Engines Corporation.
Safety

Airbus Foundation Teams with Humanitarian Group

The Airbus Foundation is highlighting its recent partnerships aimed at working jointly to support humanitarian work.