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FAA, EASA Approve New Garmin G5 Capabilities

Aircraft owners can replace attitude indicators and directional gyros/HSIs with Garmin's G5 electronic flight instrument.
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Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Launches New P&WC PT6A Pilot Course

One-day course will provide pilots with info on turboprop engine's normal and abnormal operation, operational procedures and recommendations.
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Regulations and Government

Proposed Caps on Vets Training Benefits Draws Fire

Eight associations asked lawmakers to strip caps out of a bill that is designed to improve the use veterans' assistance for flight training.
FBOs

Avfuel Adds Shannon Location to Network

Westair, one of four service providers at Ireland's Shannon International Airport marks the fuel provider's first entry into the gateway to the U.S.
Avionics

FltPlan Go App Adds Flight Plan Creation

The latest version of FltPlan Go for iOS allows pilots to create or modify flight plans.
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Airlines

Air Astana Sees Rebound Tied to Kazakhstan’s Recovery

Expansion plans include more service into India
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Avionics

40% of U.S. Business Aircraft Fleet Won't Meet ADS-B Out Deadline

“Looking to install ADS-B Out next year is too late,” warned Duncan Aviation president Aaron Hilkeman.
Aircraft

'Lost Decade' for Light and Midsize Bizjets Nears End: Citi Analyst

The light and midsize jet markets have now “found a floor” since deliveries exceeded long-term trends in the 2000s.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aero Baires Joins Embraer Executive Jets Service Network

Embraer has selected Aero Baires as its first authorized service center for its executive jets department in Argentina.
Maintenance and Modifications

Leidos Selects AMES as Supplier for U.S. Army Program

AMES will have its manufacturing division produce components to support an aircraft program for the United States Army.
Aircraft

Philippines Chooses the Super Tucano

The Embraer turboprop will replace ageing OV-10 Broncos in the close air support role.
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Aircraft

Qatar Seeks New Friends, and Maybe Denel

As tension between the Gulf state and its neighbours continues, Qatar says it has discussed buying into the South African arms company.
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Aircraft

DHL Takes Delivery of First A330-300P2F

Midsize freighter to serve carrier’s Asia-Pacific network
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Charter & Fractional

Torqued: Appropriate Gov't Charter versus Abuse

In appropriate circumstances charter is a resource to get the government’s work done effectively and efficiently.
Aircraft

Could the Textron Scorpion Jet be the Light Attack and ISR Platform of the Future?

Could the Textron Scorpion Jet be the Light Attack and ISR Platform of the Future?
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Aircraft

Preowned Aircraft Market Continues To Stabilize

The bleeding may be over but it's still a bumpy ride.
Regulations and Government

CBP Seizes King Air, Arrests Pilots

“Aviation smuggling is nothing new in the Rio Grande Valley,” the CBP said.
Charter & Fractional

Zetta Jet Ceasing Operations Today

Bankruptcy court apparently denied Zetta Jet's bid for new financing.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Tamarack Plans To Offer Active Winglets for Phenom 100

Active winglets will greatly expand the capability of the light jet, specifically improving the Phenom 100's hot-and-high performance and adding range.
Fuel

FAA Issues Fuel Contamination Warning

The problem was noted by operators who refueled in Omaha, Nebraska in the week before Thanksgiving.
Safety

FAA Urges Small Drone Pilots To Wear Vests

The move comes as the FAA attempts to cut down on the number of nuisance reports and general concerns tied to sUAS flying.
Safety

UK Report: Drone Proximity Incidents Double

The number of encounters involving general aviation aircraft increased to 86 percent.
Aircraft

Indian Navy Purchase of Sikorsky Seahawks On Again?

Up to 24 S-70B helicopters may now be procured via the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) system.
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Aircraft

Airbus Starts Final Assembly of A330-800

First flight scheduled for mid-2018
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Safety

Study: Drone Damage Can Exceed that of Bird Strikes

The study assessed potential damage a drone impact could cause to critical flight surfaces on aircraft such as a Boeing 737 and Learjet 30/40/50.
Airlines

Bali Denpasar Airport Reopens as Ash Cloud Shifts

Airlines warn of “fluid” situation
FBOs

South Korean Bizav Firms Readying for Olympics

With the Winter Games scheduled to start on Feb. 9, business aviation companies in the host country prepare for what they hope will be a very busy period.
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Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Logs Record Gains in Third Quarter

North America was a “core driver” in the growth of the company’s membership program, with a 25 percent jump in U.S.-based customers in the third quarter.
Aircraft

NH-90 Helicopters Doing Better in Australian Service

After years of complaints, the Australian army is reporting improved reliability and reduced maintenance on its MRH-90s.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Giles Group Helps Southern Sky Attain Part 145 Approval

The Giles Group began working with Southern Sky Aviation in August of 2017 and the FAA issued the certification on November 16.