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FBOs

Seattle FBO Set To Get 1st IS-BAH Stage II Nod in U.S.

Launched three years ago, the voluntary program for business aviation ground handlers has recently begun accepting applications for Stage II registration
Charter & Fractional

As B Corp, Reynolds Jet Takes More Socially Active Role

All net profits will go to providing no-cost private aircraft transportation for certain patients to and from Cincinnati Children’s Hosptial.
Regulations and Government

NBAA: MEL Rule in Europe Stems from New Part NCC

“We are working with the FAA, ICAO and EASA to find a way forward,” said NBAA vice president of regulatory and international affairs Doug Carr.
Aircraft

Boeing Delivers First 737 Max 8 to Malindo Air

Milestone reached on the same day FAA clears Max program to return to full range of flight activities
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FBOs

NATA Launches Ground Handling Safety Symposium

Described as the first event of its kind, the two-day program will provide information of interest to anyone involved in the ground movements of aircraft
Rotorcraft

Pentagon Reports $500 Million in Possible Helicopter Sales

MD 530Fs for Kenya, Bell 429s for Slovakia, and CH-47Ds for Greece would all be supplied under FMS terms
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Accidents

Pilots in CL604 Upset Use Clouds for Attitude Recovery

Since the sky and the ocean were almost the same blue color, the pilot had been able to recognize the aircraft's flight attitude only with the clouds.
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Aircraft

Stratos Is Serious About Single-engine 714

The first flight of the Stratos 714 single-engine jet last year shows that the program is back on track.
Avionics

Max-Viz 2300 EVS Certified to DO-160G

The Max-Vix 2300 multi-spectral imaging system is designed to work with combined vision systems.
Avionics

En Route Data Comm, Not Ready for Prime Time?

A draft FAA advisory circular outlines the path to en route Data Comm services.
Rotorcraft

Leaner, Focused Erickson Emerges from Bankruptcy

The reorganized company qualifies for small-business set-aside contracts.
Airports

FAA Eying Potential Enforcement over Jet Ban at LNA

The FAA is hoping Palm Beach County will voluntarily come into compliance.
Fuel

World Fuel Services Increases European Presence

The Miami-based fuel provider has added new locations in the UK, France, Germany and Italy, following an acquistion of 22 ExxonMobil Operations.
Aircraft

UPS Launches A300 Cockpit Modernization Program

Airbus and Honeywell chosen to collaborate on retrofit scheduled for certification in 2020
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Rotorcraft

U.S. Navy Seeks Helo Simulators for Primary Training

The service seeks to extend aircraft life by transferring a portion of training to simulators.
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Aircraft

Russia’s MC-21 Starts Taxi Testing Ahead of First Flight

PW1400G-powered narrowbody on schedule to fly before summer
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Avionics

Avionics Sales See Slight Uptick in First Quarter

Revenues were up only slightly, but the period marks an end to a downward trend.
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Avionics

First Gogo 2Ku System for Bizjet Goes Live

The satellite communications system is designed for larger aircraft.
Avionics

FAA, Nav Canada and Aireon Test Space-based ADS-B

Messages from the space-based system proved comparable to those from the ground-based system.
Aircraft

China's AG600 Mega Seaplane Prepares For First Flight

The AG600 is designed for a variety of parapublic and military missions.
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Aircraft

Boeing Resumes 737 Max Flights

Company says regulatory agencies support the decision to fly
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

The Registry of Aruba: The Sky is No Longer the Limit

The Registry of Aruba offers aircraft owners benefits including expedited registration, efficient tax planning, and a highly skilled team.
FBOs

IBAC Issues First Stage Two IS-BAH Approvals

Handling companies in India and France are the first to receive the new IS-BAH certification.
Charter & Fractional

Higher Share Sales Drive 19% Revenue Jump at NetJets

Also driven by an increase in services revenues attributable to increases in pass-through costs and a 2 percent increase in flight hours.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Principals Report Progress on Large Drones Entering Airspace

While most of the excitement has centered on small drones, communications and detect-and-avoid standards for large drones are advancing.
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Aircraft

Analyst Sees Grounds for Optimism In Europe's Bizav Market

Brian Foley says improved political stability, stronger stock markets and an stabilized euro currency could be a good combination for the industry.
Aircraft

Airlander Hybrid Airship Flies Again

Modifications have been made after last year’s heavy landing. But firm customers are still awaited.
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Aircraft

Boeing, Airbus Bolster Narrowbody Backlogs with New Sales

U.S. airframer collects order for eight 737 Max 9s while European group adds order for 30 A321s
Aircraft

Global 7000 Program on Track as Third Aircraft Flies

FTV3 joins a flight-test program that has been demonstrating “excellent system reliability” since it got under way in November.
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Airlines

U.S. Policy Contributes to Plunging Profits at Emirates

Group sees 70 percent profit decline as several factors push pricing downward