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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Turkey’s New Raider Takes to the Air

Baykar has built on the success of its Bayraktar TB2 tactical UAV to develop a much larger, armed platform to answer a Turkish forces requirement.
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Aircraft

First Modified MV-22 Osprey Delivered

Bell and Boeing are upgrading older Marine Corps Ospreys to increase commonality across the fleet.
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Airlines

Surplus of Locally Trained Pilots in Thailand and Malaysia

The global pilot shortage has not translated into jobs for candidates trained at some schools in Southeast Asia.
Aircraft

Honda Aircraft Begins HondaJet Deliveries in China

Honda Aircraft's dealer in China, Honsan General Aviation, took delivery of the first aircraft, which was financed by Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance.
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Accidents

VistaJet Global Skids off Runway at Liverpool John Lennon Airport

There were no reported injuries to the four occupants as the Global 6000 departed the runway on landing.
Aircraft

Clay Lacy Keeps Busy with Phenom 10-year Inspections

Clay Lacy Aviation is marking a decade as an Embraer Authorized Service Center.
Airports

NBAA Appeals FAA SMO Ruling, Calls for More Actions

In an appeal, NBAA believes the FAA should take steps to rectify possible illegal actions at SMO, as well as to maintain a national policy,
Accidents

737 Max Certification Process Will Run into 2020

FAA administrator Stephen Dickson pledges to fly the airplane himself before clearing it for service entry.
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Airlines

IATA Again Cuts Airline Profitability Outlook for 2019

The global airline group sees slower economic growth, trade wars, and social unrest contributing to a less profitable year than originally expected.
Accidents

FAA Projected MCAS Could Cause 15 More Max Crashes

U.S. authorities concluded that 99 of 100 flight crews could successfully react to MCAS alerts within 10 seconds.
Fuel

Indian Air Force Looks To Private Sector for MRO

Starting with the An-32, the IAF is to engage local industry for maintenance to focus military efforts on front-line activities.
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FBOs

Ohio Airport Takes Over FBO Operations

Start Aviation, which had operated the FBO at Middletown Regional Airport/Hook Field for a decade, will be replaced by a city-run FBO.
Rotorcraft

Kopter Freezes SH09 Design

Kopter Group has frozen the design of its SH09 turbine single helicopter.
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Rotorcraft

Three New Firehawk Helicopters Delivered To California

United Rotorcraft and Sikorsky announced the delivery of three new S-70i Firehawks to separate California firefighting agencies.
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Airlines

South Africa Exerts Last-ditch Effort to Rescue National Carrier

South African Airways now operates under bankruptcy protection.
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Airlines

United Airlines Helps Trigger Avianca Restructuring Effort

United Airlines and Kingsland Holding provide Avianca Holdings with $375 million in new financing.
Aircraft

November ADS-B Equipage Rate Continues Modest Ascent

The FlightAware November 2019 report shows 2,099 turbine aircraft remain unequipped to meet the FAA's January 2020 ADS-B mandate.
Aircraft

First PD-14-powered MC-21 Takes Shape

China has also expressed interest in the Aviadvigatel engines as an alternative to the Leap-1C.
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Aircraft

Amstat Upgrades Dashboard for Premier, Connect Users

The upgraded dashboard allows users to customize information using widgets.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Launches Security Services Subsidiary

NetJets has added global security to its portfolio, initially offering security packages for Paris Le Bourget and Mexico, with plans to expand globally.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Mod Ends G650/650ER Speed Restriction

Gulfstream released a service change for the G650/650ER that modifies the rudder trailing edge contour to prevent yawing in the event of rudder failure.
Aircraft

FAI Prepares Transatlantic Ambulance Fleet for ADS-B

By the end of 2019, FAI’s air ambulance fleet of six Bombardier Learjet 60s and four Challenger 604s will be ready for U.S. FAA ADS-B mandate.
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Aircraft

Harbour Air's Electric Beaver Achieves First Flight

Canadian airline Harbour Air aims to be operating electrically-powered scheduled flights within two years
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Duncan Plunges into Hydrographics for Cabin Components

Duncan Aviation has delivered a Gulfstream G150 and Bombardier Challenger 300 with countertops created using hydrographic printing, a new finish option.
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Accidents

NTSB Chief: Doors-off Helo Flight Was 'Death Trap'

NTSB faults passenger harnesses, emergency floats in fatal NYC helo crash.
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Aircraft

Tamarack Continues To Expand Dealer, Service Network

Tamarack Aerospace Group has added Banayn Air Services, Rose Aircraft Services, and RBR Aviation to its dealer, service center network.
Airlines

Boeing Exec Sees Limits to ‘Flight Shame’ Movement

The U.S. OEM’s vice president of marketing, Randy Tinseth, points to “flight pride” in developing economies.
Rotorcraft

MD/Elbit Team for MD 530G; More MD 530Fs for Afghanistan

Adding the Elbit Integrated Weapons System turns the MD 530G Block II into a potent light attack platform with advanced targeting capabilities.
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Charter & Fractional

Illegal Charters Prompt Random Ramp Checks in Mexico

The ramp checks on foreign operators are in effect at all Mexican airports.
Sustainability and Environment

IBAC, EBAA Plan New Sustainability Initiative

Increasing awareness of social and environmental issues in business aviation is the impetus behind new STARS program.