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Training and Workforce

ASA Releases Mountain and Backcountry Flying Text

Pilots and instructors draw from their own experiences to provide a guide for readers.

D-Day Squadron Flies at Sun ‘n‘ Fun 2019

The group is gearing up to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
Aircraft

Top Cub, XCub in Cubcrafters Part 23 Certified Line Up

The airframer has delivered on its promise to increase production of Part 23 airplanes.
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Continental Rebrands as Continental Aerospace Tech

After 115 years in the aviation industry, the company is undergoing a rebirth of sorts.
Rotorcraft

AMGH Buying Air Ambulance Provider SevenBar

Dallas-base air ambulance provider SevenBar will be combined with AMGH's Med-Trans operations.
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Accidents

U.S. Senate Probes 737 Max Whistleblower Claims

Senate Commerce Committee asks for accounting of the FAA’s evaluation of the Max’s MCAS.
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Avionics

GE Aviation Execs Discuss the Future of Digital Applications

For the general and business aviation sectors, the company is amassing data from numerous operators to reap predictive benefits.

AINsight: Matching the Words to the Action

The preowned business jet market has changed from a few years ago, and sellers must adjust their expectations accordingly.
Airports

Signature Flight Support Offers Crew Shuttles at SNF

This week at the Sun ‘n‘ Fly-In and Expo in Lakeland, Florida, Signature is providing a pilot shuttle service from the transient aircraft parking areas.
ATC

FAA Schedules Meeting To Discuss Miami Class B Changes

The FAA separately is hosting meetings on the South-Central Florida Metroplex redesign project.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier M&O Conference Highlights Service Expansion

Bombardier has opened a new Paris line station and added a Challenger 300 MRT.
Engines

Trent 1000 TEN Woes Force SIA To Ground Two 787-10s

Rolls-Royce suffers another Trent 1000 setback.
Aircraft

2019 TBM 910 Gets G1000Nxi Avionics, Automatic Deicing

Daher is adding a multitude of avionics, safety, and interior upgrades to its 2019-edition TBM 910, including G1000NXi avionics and automatic deicing.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Sets Policy for Operating Without ADS-B

The policy paves way for special authorizations to fly unequipped aircraft through ADS-B airspace, but offers no guarantees.
Airlines

Low-cost Airline Segment Keeps Driving European Growth

Discount carriers continue to excel in Europe while business aviation and all-cargo lose market share.
ATC

Aireon's Space-based System ADS-B Goes Live

The system is operational and in trial phase over the North Atlantic, where controllers can test reduced in-trail separations.
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Aircraft

JetAviva Adds Analysts To Support Sales Ops

The addition of four sales advisors also expands JetAviva's monthly coverage of turbine aircraft values and trends.
FBOs

Paragon Network Adds South Carolina FBO

Lowcountry Aviation at Charleston, South Carolina-area Lowcountry Regional Airport is the latest to join the independent FBO group.
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Citi: After Strong 2018, Preowned Market Quieting

The preowned market is helping the new market as some manufacturers inch up rates, pricing.
Aircraft

Piper Unveils Affordable Pilot Trainers

Piper Aircraft launched the Piper Pilot 100 and 100i basic trainers this morning at Sun ‘n‘ Fun 2019.
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Airlines

Japan Airlines Restructuring Sees Return to Seattle

The Japanese flag carrier’s tax exemption arising from bankruptcy has just ended.
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Avionics

Aero-Dienst Offers Learjet 60 ADS-B Out Solution

Aero-Dienst's GPS/SBAS Sensor System combined with equipment and STCs from two other companies satisfies the ADS-B Out mandate.
FBOs

Essinta Labs Rebrands Its FBO Management Software

The Florida-based company's EssintaWings is now FBO Director.
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Accidents

Boeing Confirms Delay to Max Software Update

The FAA remains unconvinced that the manufacturer has addressed all its concerns over changes to the Max flight control system.

BBGA Honors Inflite CEO Penny Stephens

Stephens evolved "a family-run, independent business into a thriving, international-focused concern in MRO and executive aviation handling."
Airlines

Flyadeal Eyes International Flights as It Ponders Max 8

The Saudi low-fare airline remains uncertain about Boeing Max deliveries as the manufacturer works on a software update.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Two VTOL Platforms To Compete for Shadow Replacement

The U.S. Army wants to replace its Shadow tactical unmanned air systems, and has narrowed the search to two runway-independent proposals.
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Aircraft

Premier Shows Off Mooney Ovation Ultra at SNF 2019

Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Premier Aircraft Sales brought a 2019 Mooney Ovation Ultra demo airplane and its two regional sales experts to SNF 2019.

AOPA App's Pilot Passport Gamifies Flying

The AOPA app's new Pilot Passport feature lets users search for new places to fly, check in at airports and aviation events, and earn points and badges.

Sporty’s Awards Inaugural Prize to Young Writer

The Richard L. Collins Writing Prize for Young Pilots includes a $2,500 stipend.