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Mexico’s Interjet Alters Growth Plan, To Shed some SSJ100s

Tentative agreement reached with Sukhoi to upgrade future Superjets
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Accidents

GIV Aligns To Land on Taxiway, Narrowly Misses Airliner

At the time of the approach, the Runway 35 runway end identifier lights and the precision approach path indicator lights were out of service.
Training and Workforce

Proficiency Courses Showcase GA’s Safety Efforts

Mooney pilots descend on Manchester for two days of classroom and airwork.
Avionics

ForeFlight Users Tap Pre-departure Clearances

Pilots can receive IFR clearances as text and email messages when using the ForeFlight Mobile app.
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Safety

Laser Danger Remains for Crews

An IFALPA paper expresses concern about increasing danger of laser attacks.
Aircraft

Russia To Order Improved Su-30 'Flankers'

Russia is to add more Su-30SMs to the VKS inventory, and they are likely to have more power with avionics technology from the Su-35 and Su-57.
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Rotorcraft

PHI Urged To Offload Air Medical Division

Move Could Raise $475 Million To Retire Debt
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Airbus: Thousands of Drones Expected To Fly on Florence

Utilities, Insurance Companies Assess Damage With UAS

Czech Republic Assists GA Development of Mongolia

The cooperation could spell a new market for Czech aircraft and components.
Regulations and Government

AINsight: Piercing the Aircraft LLC Veil

Per a Texas court decision, an LLC’s members could now be held personally liable for regulatory violations.

NATA Names New President after Hiller Steps Down

Long time industry veteran Gary Dempsey takes up the NATA reigns after Marty Hiller resigns.
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Aircraft

U.S. Navy Becomes Latest Special-mission G550 Customer

Gulfstream modified the G500 to host a range of sensors in support of the latest missions.
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HeliJobs Partners with JSfirm Job Distribution Network

JSfirm job board postings are now viewable on the HeliJobs website.

RUBAE 2018 Opens at Moscow Vnukovo

New organizer hopes to build on last year's growth.
ATC

European Countries Join To Mitigate Weather Delays

ANSPs from four countries devise new ATC procedures to improve ATM over the Alps
Aircraft

ACE Charter Broker Event Steps Up Another Gear

One-day event at Biggin Hill is now a must-attend event for brokers, a year after the Air Charter Association (BACA) started co-organizing it.
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Calio: Stakeholders Must Find Way Forward on FAA Bill

Also speaking at A4A's annual Commercial Aviation Summit, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced almost $600 million in airport grants.
Aircraft

Iran To Sue ATR Over Undelivered Airplanes

Manufacturer yields to U.S. sanctions prohibiting delivery of final seven of 20 ATR 72-600s
Aircraft

India Looks to Indigenous Fighters

With a rapidly aging fighter fleet the Indian Air Force is looking to local industry to replenish the air force's inventory
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Safety

NBAA Adds Small Operator Summit to Annual Show

In its inaugural event, the summit will feature a series of interactive presentations on key topics for operators of two or less aircraft.
FBOs

Bahamas FBO Boosts Hangar, Ramp Space

Completing a nearly $6 million expansion project, Odyssey Aviation Bahamas has added to its facility at Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau.
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Aircraft

BAE Systems Awarded 146 Support Contract

BAE Systems and incumbent provider Serco have joined forces to win a new contract that continues to support the BAe 146 transport aircraft in RAF service
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ATC

Sarasota Gets New Tower

The $24.8 million tower was joined funded by the FAA, Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority and FDOT under a unique arrangement, the FAA said.
Charter & Fractional

Argus Accepts Experience To Meet TripCheq SIC Minimums

TripCheq provides a “comprehensive analysis” of a commercial operator’s credentials, according to the company.
Aircraft

Boeing Suspends Charleston Operations Ahead of Storm

Coming hurricane also prompts company to fly several 787s from South Carolina to Everett, Washington, facility
Maintenance and Modifications

German Avanti Operator Earns Engine TBO Extension

AirGo Private Airline, operator of Europe's largest fleet of the turboprop pushers, has expanded its TBO interval period for its P&WC engines.
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London Biggin Hill Welcomes Apprenticeship Applicants

The airport is working with East Surrey College to provide apprenticeship opportunities for students.

NBAA Chair, Gen. Newton, To Receive Wright Trophy

Newton is recognized for extraordinary achievements as a history-making, African American military aviator and his efforts to advance aviation education.

Russian Business Aviation On the Rise Again, for Now

Business aircraft traffic in Russia climbed 2.5 percent year-over-year, while there was a 3.3 percent uptick in passengers on those flights.