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Rotorcraft

Bell, Sikorsky Move On To Next Round of Army's FARA Derby

The U.S. Army has selected Bell and Sikorsky to provide prototypes for its Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program.
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Aircraft

Strike Called To Protest Airbus Reopening of Spanish Plants

Spain's CGT union calls for a walkout at five Airbus plants starting March 30.
Regulations and Government

Watchdog: FAA Registry Open to Fraud, Abuse

The Government Accountability Office found the FAA's self-verification system has made it vulnerable to criminal activity.
Avionics

ForeFlight 3D Preview Labels Now Live

The ForeFlight EFB app is now available in Version 12.2, which includes new features such as 3D Preview fix markers and labels.
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Aircraft

Marines F-35C Squadron Declared ‘Safe For Flight’

The award of its SFFOC certificate means that VMFA-314 has completed its type transition phase and can independently work up to operational capability.
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Safety

IBAC Offers Remote Auditing, Workshops for IS-BAO

IBAC's online workshops and temporary remote auditing options have been developed as a means to comply with IS-BAO and IS-BAH registration.
Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Aviation Expands Mobile Mx Capabilities

The MRO provider adds aircraft inspections and due items to its mobile maintenance services.
Training and Workforce

Leonardo To Offer RUAS Training

Leonardo is expanding its training offerings to include rotorcraft UAS.
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Engines

StandardAero Launches Engine Exchange Program

StandardAero's engine exchange program lets owners exchange their engines or purchase replacement engines with less flight time to extend aircraft life.
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Aircraft

Qantas Secures Major Private Funding Facility

The Australian flag carrier uses seven Boeing 787-9s as collateral for a new loan.
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Maintenance and Modifications

DC Aviation Deal Expands Comlux Mx Support in Europe

Under an agreement, DC Aviation Group will perform line maintenance and warranty work for Comlux customers in Europe and the CIS.
Rotorcraft

Bristow Flying Covid-19 Patients

Bristow Group is transporting suspected Covid-19 patients in specially-configured helicopters.
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Rotorcraft

Russian Navy Inducts Kamov Ka-31R

After a long delay, the Russian navy is now operating the Ka-31, the airborne early warning/surface search version of the Ka-27 shipborne ASW helicopter.
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Regulations and Government

Early eVTOL Deliveries Boost EHang's Revenues in 2019

EHang's revenue growth in 2019 is based on an ambitious plan to start eVTOL aircraft deliveries before it achieves type certification.
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FutureFlight

Early eVTOL Aircraft Deliveries Boost EHang's 2019 Revenues

Revenues climbed at EHang in 2019, largely driven by deliveries of its 216 AAV, even before the eVTOL aircraft has completed type certification.
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FBOs

Harrods Temporarily Closing London FBO/MROs

Harrods Aviation is temporarily closing its FBO/MROs at London Luton and Stansted bases in response to the UK government’s Covid-19 guidelines.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Sees Big Demand for MicroShield Applications

MRO provider Constant Aviation and its authorized partners have applied the MicroShield 360 treatment to 250 aircraft since March 9.
Aircraft

Deadline Extended for Piaggio Aero Sale

Formal notifications of interest in acquiring the Italian companies—what officials call an “expression of interest—will be accepted until May 4.
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Regulations and Government

ATC-Zero: What That Means for Business Aviation

An NBAA webinar spelled out what ATC-Zero means and how closures of air traffic control facilities affect business aviation operators.
Airlines

IATA Warns Passenger Revenues 'Have Fallen Off a Cliff'

The international airline trade body calls on governments to urgently help bridge the industry’s liquidity problems.
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Embraer Sends Brazilian Workers Home

Embraer, which gave paid leave to certain workers in Brazil through March 31, said it is analyzing further steps both in and out of Brazil.
Regulations and Government

Hawaii and Florida Quarantine New Arrivals

Hawaii and Florida have taken further action to temper the Covid-19 outbreak by issuing mandatory 14-days quarantines for certain new arrivals.
Regulations and Government

Genav Steps Up Push for Assistance in Relief Bills

GA groups are stressing need for small airport assistance, excise tax relief, airspace access, and other help as Congress debates stimulus package.
Aircraft

Bombardier To Briefly Suspend Most Aircraft Production

The action comes in response to recent mandates from the governments of Quebec and Ontario to slow the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Stevens Aerospace's Randy Smith Dies

Randy Smith, who died at the age of 54, was one of Stevens Aerospace's "most beloved and tenured employees," the company said.
Airlines

India Halts All Domestic Passenger Flying

An order issued by the Indian government to stop all domestic passenger flights followed a shutdown of train operations.

JSfirm Adds Passive Hiring Feature

JSfirm has created a “passive job feature” for aviation companies that are looking to hire but have temporarily put those plans on hold due to Covid-19.

Kevin Ducksbury To Chair Air Charter Association

Ducksbury, who joined The Air Charter Association's board in 2018 as is the next chairman, hopes to hel expand the organization's footprint and outreach.
Aircraft

Spirit Suspends Boeing Production at Wichita, McAlester Plants

Wichita-based Spirit Aerosystems sent employees home for at least 14 days as it halts 737 fuselage production.
Rotorcraft

How Garmin’s GFC 600H Flight Control System Makes Flying a Helicopter a lot Easier - AIN

How Garmin’s GFC 600H Flight Control System Makes Flying a Helicopter a lot Easier - AIN
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