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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.
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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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.
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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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.
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.
Aircraft

Commercial Aviation Firm Acquires Appearance Group

Wichita-based Appearance Group specializes in cleaning and detailing exteriors and interiors of business jets.
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.
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.
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.
Washington, D.C. overview
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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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.
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.
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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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.
ATC

FAA Reminds of Changes in Approach Formatting

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

Holand Automotive Takes Second Learjet 75

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

Clark To Leave Emirates in Mid-2020

The airline's goal is to replace him with a UAE national.
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Sustainability and Environment

Focus on SAF To Continue in 2020

While SAF made its business aviation commericial sale debut in 2019, expect that initial demonstration to continue to grow in 2020.
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Training and Workforce

Flying the Augmented Skies with Red 6

A demonstration flight highlighted Red 6's ability to place interactive, 3D augmented reality virtual assets in the skies.
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Rotorcraft

HAI Salute to Excellence Humanitarian Service Award: LA County Fire

The HAI Salute to Excellence Humanitarian Service Award was awarded to the LA County Fire Department.
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Accidents

First Crash for Su-57 To Delay Service Entry

The pilot escaped from the stricken Su-57 over unpopulated country and was rescued by helicopter.
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Aircraft

New Beginnings for the Eurofighter Typhoon

Typhoon ISPA 6 is now in the air testing the production configuration for the first operational AESA-equipped aircraft, which are destined for Kuwait.
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Aircraft

ExecuJet MRO Malaysia Gains Philippines Certification

The CAAP certification allows ExecuJet to perform line and heavy maintenance on a variety of Dassault, Bombardier and Gulfstream jets.
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Avionics

The Future of Avionics Is Now

Touchscreens are the tip of the iceberg as the industry embraces Autoland and head-up displays.
Aircraft

This Praetor 600 Paint Job Is Not for a Packers Fan

West Star Aviation completes its first custom paint job on a factory-new Embraer Praetor 600.
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Aircraft

Aerion Identifies More Suppliers for AS2 Bizjet

Potez Aéronautique and Safran are the newest suppliers of components and systems to Aerion Supersonic’s 12-passenger AS2 business jet.
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Aircraft

Russia To Invest in Indigenous Superjet

Development of the Superjet-New is planned to run through 2024.