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Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk Caravans STC'd with Lithium-ion Battery

The STC allows operators of Caravans equipped with Blackhawk Modifications engine upgrades to install the True Blue Power lithium-ion battery.
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Aircraft

Russia Drops Plans for a Strategic Air Tanker

Rather than convert some Il-96 freighters, the air force will rely on smaller new and existing Il-78s.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Studying Blue Edge Blade on H225

Airbus Helicopters is studying installing the revolutionary Blue Edge rotor blades on its H225 medium-lift helicopter.
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Aircraft

As 737 Max 9 Enters Flight Test, Boeing Weighs Case for Max 10

Company touts its flawless approach to rollout and flight testing of the Max 9, but what comes next?
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Regulations and Government

DOT IG Auditing FAA Drone Operation Waivers

Audit objectives will be to assess FAA’s processes for granting waivers, and its risk-based oversight of UAS operators with waivers.
Regulations and Government

Draft AC Published on Datalink Use

Draft Advisory Circular would apply to pilots, certificate holders, operators and program managers conducting datalink communication operations.
Airports

Projects Will Temporarily Close Boston Logan Runway

Runway 4R/22L at Boston Logan Airport is scheduled to be closed from May 15 through late June to enable the repaving and marking of the runway.
Regulations and Government

Trump Nominations Would Help Restore Ex-Im Bank Board

The president nominated two former Republican congressman to serve as Export-Import Bank directors, one of them a past opponent of the agency.
Avionics

Eagle Cap Simplifies Charts Layers in Aviation Apps

Eagle Cap Software's Aviation Charting Service will greatly simplify creating map-based aviation software applications.
Aircraft

Report: Air Ambulance Ops Face Medicaid Shortfall

Medicare reimbursement of air ambulance services has clearly lagged costs, according to the report.
Aircraft

Israel Secures Huge Missile Contracts in India

After a joint development, IAI will supply new surface-to-air missile systems to the Indian Army and Navy worth $2 billion.
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ATC

Pathway for Transfer of Chinese Airspace in the Works

New regulations that will facilitate the transfer of airspace from military to civilian control are anticipated by year-end.
FBOs

WingsOverAsia Signs Pact with Air BP, RocketRoute

WOA and RocketRoute will highlight their services, while Air BP will support the effort with technical sessions.
Charter & Fractional

Zetta Jet Expands Global Fleet

The Singapore-based charter operator, the world’s first operator of Ka-band-equipped Global 6000s, has added another to its fleet.
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FBOs

World Fuel Expands FlyBuys Rewards Program in Asia Pacific

Hawker Pacific and Deer Jet become newest Air Elite Diamond Service locations and will participate in FlyBuys.
Regulations and Government

Aruba Aircraft Registry Sees Increased Asia Interest

With several customers in the region, the P4 registry is making its first trip to ABACE.
Charter & Fractional

Start-up Amber Aviation To Provide Bizjet Management Services

The company is planning to offer an array of tailored services, including a fly-sharing program.
Avionics

First Egnos-aided Approach Lands in Germany

The first "passenger aircraft" to fly a satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS) approach in Germany was a NetJets Phenom 300.
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FBOs

Jet Aviation's Third Seletar Hangar on Track for Completion

The new structure will bring the location's aircraft storage to more than 120,000 sq ft.
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Aircraft

U.S. Drops 'Mother of All Bombs' on ISIS Tunnel Complex

The Air Force Research Laboratory developed the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast conventional bomb in 2003 but it was never used.
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Aircraft

Boeing 737 Max 9 Completes First Flight

Maiden mission comes a week ahead of schedule
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Maintenance and Modifications

GoDirect Can Make Bizav More Cost Effective, Says Honeywell

The GoDirect applications from Honeywell help operators make better use of data on aircraft.
Avionics

IS&S Earns FAA STC for PC-12 NextGen Flight Deck

The Innovative Solutions & Support NextGen Flight Deck is now FAA STC approved for installation in the Pilatus PC-12.
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FBOs

Air Elite FBO Network Tops 70 Members

The World Fuel Services-sponsored FBO group was founded in 2011 from the remains of the former Avitat network.
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Aircraft

China Is BBJ Territory, Says New Boeing Boss Laxton

The BBJ fleet in China has surged by 190 percent in Greater China.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream’s China Market Share Continues To Climb

There are 185 Gulfstreams in Greater China, including 110 in mainland China.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Rockwell Collins Strikes Accord for Broadband Services in China

The agreement provides a foundation to give ArincDirect customers in mainland China access to a full suite of Rockwell Collins services.
Aircraft

Cirrus Building China GA Infrastructure

There are now 100 Cirrus SR-series piston singles operating in China.
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Charter & Fractional

SZ United Jet Launches Online Charter Portal

Portal provides access to 200 business jets and 500 helicopters within Greater China, as well as some 7,000 business worldwide.
Aircraft

Argus: North American Bizjet Flights Increased In March

Part 135 flights involving large jets surged by 22.5 percent in the month, leading the increases across all categories.
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