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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Lockheed Martin Teaming On UAS Airspace Tools

Lockheed Martin is teaming with Canadian UAVs to provide real-time situational awareness for beyond visual line of sight flights.
Accidents

NTSB: No Distress Calls Came Before Lafayette Piper Crash

The fatal Piper Cheyenne flight, which was to have headed to Atlanta for the LSU-OU football game, ended shortly after takeoff, NTSB said.
Aircraft

Metrojet Sees Growth in Gulfstream Managed Fleet

The Hong Kong-based business aviation services provider saw five more Gulfstream twinjets added to its managed fleet in 2019.
Airlines

Germanwings Cabin Crew Start Three-day Strike

Cabin crew union UFO has begun strike action at Lufthansa subsidiary Germanwings after failing to agree terms for arbitration talks.

Our 2020 Vision:

AIN takes its annual look ahead at key elements of the aviation industry
Accidents

Hawaii Tour Helo Wreckage Found—Seven Dead

The wreckage of a missing Safari Helicopters Airbus AS350 B2 has been found on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.
Aircraft

Commercial Aviation Firm Acquires Appearance Group

Wichita-based Appearance Group specializes in cleaning and detailing exteriors and interiors of business jets.
Regulations and Government

Bizav Groups Cheer Tax Credit Promoting SAF

Congress renewed a biodiesel tax credit through 2022, a move that business aviation organizations said would be critical to expansion of SAF use.

Explosion Rocks Building Where SkyCourier Is Fabricated

Textron Aviation's Plant III facility in east Wichita was rocked by a liquid nitrogen explosion Friday morning, sending 11 to the hospital.
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Accidents

Bek Air Crash in Kazakhstan Raises Safety Concerns

At least 15 are dead following the crash of a Bek Air Fokker 100 taking off from Almaty International Airport in Kazakhstan.
Accidents

Tour Helo Missing in Hawaii

The Coast Guard is searching for a missing Airbus AS350 B2 with seven aboard after it failed to return to its base on Kauai.
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NTSB Returns To Full Board with Graham, Chapman

Newly confirmed NTSB member Graham formerly held a senior safety role at Textron Aviation, while Chapman brings Capitol Hill, airline, and GA experience.
Accidents

Helo EMS Pilot Crash Lands After Apparent Heart Attack

The pilot of an EMS helicopter died after suffering an apparent heart attack while landing in Alabama.
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Flies Fourth Flight-test AW609

The company is working with the FAA on certification, but it has not yet released a timeline for that.
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Aircraft

FAA To Publish Proposed UAS Remote Identification Rules

Full implementation of U.S. requirements for remote identification of unmanned aircraft systems is anticipated by the end of 2024.
Accidents

AINsight: Max Fallout and Recovery

The FAA and Boeing can work together to get the 737 Max flying again. Over time, trust and confidence will be rebuilt.

AINsight: Bizav OEMs Jolly in 2019

2019 has been a very good year for most business aircraft manufacturers, with strong customer interest in offerings that have been recently certified.
Airlines

Clark To Leave Emirates in Mid-2020

The airline's goal is to replace him with a UAE national.
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Aircraft

Holand Automotive Takes Second Learjet 75

The leasing firm Holand Automotive Group has taken delivery of two Learjet 75s in as many years.

Aviation Publishing Stalwart Murray Smith Dies

Professional Pilot founder Murray Smith had a deep involvement in aviation publishing for five decades and was known for his eye for young talent.
Aircraft

Piaggio Wins Order for Nine Avanti Evos, Retrofits

The contract also calls for the Italian defense ministry to finalize a deal with Piaggio Aerospace to retrofit 18 aircraft.
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Aircraft

Fourth MC-21-300 Airliner Joins Flight Test Program

The MC-21-300 narrowbody is due to complete certification in late 2020.
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ATC

FAA Reminds of Changes in Approach Formatting

WAAS LPV approach plates for runway ends will not be listed "in plain sight."
Charter & Fractional

Argus Forecasts Flat Holiday Followed By First Quarter Jump

Fractional aircraft activity is expected to see a double-digit gain in the first quarter of 2020.
Charter & Fractional

Long Island FBO Offers NYC Transfer Packages

Farmingdale, N.Y.-based FBO Republic Jet Center has partnered with a charter provider to offer exclusive NYC flight/transfer package options.
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Sustainability and Environment

European FBO Operator Makes Green Pledge

Portugal-based Omni Handling has pledged to plant a tree for every ground handling it performs.
Aircraft

Bizav OEM Outlook Anything but 20/20 in New Year

Business aircraft deliveries are expected to rise in 2020, but economic and political headwinds could cause an industry slowdown.
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Providers Consider 2020's Challenges, Prospects

An election year and worries of a downturn create some uncertainty for the MRO industry in 2020.
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Regulations and Government

Certification, ADS-B, and Education Ahead in Washington in 2020

While bills are expected to slow in 2020, Congress is pledging to keep up pressure on the FAA to fix its certification activities.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Terra Drone Expands Into Mining

Japan's Terra Drone is forming a Canadian arm to serve the mining industry with UAS inspection and mapping services.