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FBOs

Philippines Hangar Reaches Construction Checkpoint

The new Metrojet hangar rising at Clark International Airport, in the Phillipines is expected to be operational by mid-2020.
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Safety

FAA Completes Runway Warning System at 20 Airports

The Runway Status Lights alerts pilots and vehicle operators about potential runway conflicts.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AOPA Warns of Spikes in Aircraft Insurance Rates

Aircraft owners are seeing insurance rate hikes of between 15 percent and 25 percent, and "some way more than that," according to AOPA.
Avionics

ASRS Pilot Reports Relay ADS-B Pros and Cons

With more aircraft equipped with ADS-B, the Aviation Safety Reporting System is receiving more pilot comments on how ADS-B is helping to avoid collisions.
Safety

Metrojet Renews IS-BAO Stage III Certification

The Hong Kong-based business aviation services provider first achieved the IS-BAO certification in 2016.

Aviation Communicator Pat Luebke Dies

WAI highlighted her ability to lead a team “with her quick wit and creative inspiration” and said Luebke was proud of her work to develop future leaders.
Aircraft

Pilatus Refreshes the PC-12 Family of Aircraft with the New PC-12 NGX Model - AIN

Pilatus Refreshes the PC-12 Family of Aircraft with the New PC-12 NGX Model - AIN
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FutureFlight

Malaysian Authorities Block EHang Demonstration Flight

The Malaysian government's minister for entrepreneur development was unable to fly in EHang's 216 aircraft.
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FutureFlight On The Radar

Healthy Skepticism Greets Volocopter's VoloPort Unveiling in Singapore

Singapore journalist Alexis Ong gives a glimpse of how a skeptical public may view urban air mobility.
Avionics

Aspen E5 Granted EASA Approval

The Aspen E5 EFI contains the attitude indicator and directional gyro and course deviation indicator all in one display.
Aircraft

Boeing Rolls Out Newest 737 Max With Fleet Still Idle

The 737 Max 10 is the largest of the Max variants with capacity for up to 230 passengers.
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FBOs

London-area FBO Joins Avfuel Network

The Stobart Jet Centre, which handles all the fueling at London Southend Airport, has expanded Avfuel's branded dealer network in the UK.
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Charter & Fractional

Illegal Charters Prompt Return Of NATA Summit

The Air Charter Summit will be held alongside the Aviation Business Conference June 16-20 in Washington, D.C.
Accidents

AINsight: Just Culture—Are We There Yet?

Retribution against pilots for an honest mistake holds the potential to interfere with the prevention of future aviation incidents or accidents.
Aircraft

Lufthansa Boss Laments Low Pax Interest in Offsetting Carbon

The CEO of the German airline group calls for a rationalization of the debate of air transport’s impact on climate change.
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Avionics

Avionics Sales Continue Double-digit Climb In 2019

The Aircraft Electronics Association says sales climbed 14.3 percent year-over-year in the first nine months of 2019.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

AIA Urges Capitol Hill To Finish Funding, Ex-Im Bills

AiA's Fanning said the workforce and economy can’t afford the prospect of continued stopgap funding or another government shutdown.
Airlines

Kjos Contends Low-cost Long-haul has ‘Great Future’

Norwegian Air to unlock partnerships and pursue restructuring, led by newly appointed CEO Jacob Schram.
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Charter & Fractional

Private Jet Services Adjusts Membership Program

Changes to the PJS Memberships are aimed at adding new benefits, stabilizing pricing and reducing flight time minimums.

Regional Aviation: Challenges and Opportunities

Why regional aviation has never been more crucial to the global aviation industry
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Rotorcraft

Hungary Military Program Adding Airbus Helicopters

Hungary is undertaking a major overhaul of its rotary-wing forces, while Montenegro is seeking to add light multi-role machines.
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Aircraft

New Zealand Approved for C-130J Acquisition

The RNZAF has an urgent need to replace its elderly first-generation Hercules, which are over 50 years old.
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Regulations and Government

AviationManuals Introduces SAFA Compliance Binder

Aviation Manuals is now offering a binder to help operators ensure they are prepared for anything that might be examined in a SAFA ramp check.
Regulations and Government

EASA Pushing for Recorders on Small Helicopters

EASA is recommending that all Part 27 helicopters receive flight recorders to benefit the industry's overall safety.
Regulations and Government

House Panel Approves Controversial Foreign Mx Bill

T&I chairman DeFazio says the bill creates one standard, regardless of where an aircraft is maintained, but groups say it will harm industry.
Airports

Russia Eyes Nighttime Airport Restrictions

Possible restrictions are being considered after Moscow-area residents began complain once a third runway opened at Sheremetyevo airport.
Aircraft

Italy Gives Green Light For Piaggio Sale

Italian government officials hope to complete a sale of the aircraft manufacturer's assets by next fall.
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Safety

Canada Aims to 'Raise the Bar' on Air-taxi Safety

The TSB issued four recommendations and reiterated 22 others after an air taxi study revealed a lack of a downward trend in the number of fatal accidents.
Airlines

IATA Urges EU to Adopt Policies to Encourage SAF Production

Airline representative IATA cautions against a Europe-wide SAF blending mandate, arguing it will lead to a distortion of competition.
Sustainability and Environment

New Wx Service Monitors Solar Activity

A new 24/7 service provides aviators with updates on possible dangers from solar activity
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