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FedEx Steps Up To Support Grieving Family

Teen with ambition to become a FedEx pilot dies in crash, but achieves her goal another way.
Aircraft

Russia Could Be Developing a Gunship

Media reports suggest that the An-12 tactical transport is being weaponized to create an aircraft similar to the U.S. Air Force’s AC-130
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Aircraft

Head of Boeing 737 Program To Retire

Eric Lindblad will leave Boeing after less than a year on the job as Renton boss.
Aircraft

UK Pilots Look To Best World Record

Mike Roberts and Nicholas Rogers visited 16 countries in 24 hours in their Piper Malibu single.
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France, India Complete Garuda VI Bilateral Exercise

French and Indian pilots had the chance to fly in the Sukhoi Su-30 and Dassault Rafale.
Accidents

NTSB: Crew Noted Engine Problem Before King Air Crash

The report hints at possible problems with the aircraft's left engine on takeoff.
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FAA AMOC Clears Tamarack-equipped Citations for Flight

The agency stated aircraft that comply with two prior company service bulletins may once again take to the skies.
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G650ER Crew Sets New Polar Circumnavigation Record

The Qatar Executive G650ER covered the 21,691 nm route in 46 hours and 40 minutes, shaving nearly six hours off the previous record.
Regulations and Government

FAA Recommends Upping Braking Performance Margins

A new SAFO advises that airports may not be able to fully report accurate runway conditions.
Airlines

Norwegian Enters New Chapter as CEO and Founder Steps Down

Bjorn Kjos has announced his retirement at age 72, calling his departure “way overdue.”
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Airlines

Norwegian Opens New Chapter as CEO and Founder Steps Down

Bjorn Kjos has announced his retirement at age 72, calling his departure “way overdue.”
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Airlines

Norwegian Opens New Chapter as CEO and Founder Steps Down

Bjorn Kjos has announced his retirement at age 72, calling his departure “way overdue.”
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Lone Star Flight Museum Raises $700,000 for Education

The Blue Skies Gala, now in its third year, drew 500 attendees.
Training and Workforce

L3Harris Opens New London Training Center

The center marks further growth as L3Harris seeks to improve everything to help airlines, from airport scanners to pilots to data analytics.
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Accidents

NTSB Issues Preliminary Report in Hawaii King Air Crash

Two solo jumpers joined the flight just before takeoff.
Aircraft

Bombardier's Challenger 350 Tops 300 Deliveries

The milestone comes five years after certification of the super midsize twinjet.
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Regulations and Government

Senate Commerce OKs Dickson Nomination to FAA Helm

The committee vote fell along party lines.
Airlines

Bids for Avianca Brasil Contingent on Slot Awards

Latam, Gol are paying $70 million each for the bulk of bankrupt airline Avianca Brasil's assets.
Aircraft

Elit’Avia Bolsters Charter Flight Risk Assessments

Osprey Flight Solutions system to aid Elit’Avia in evaluating the general aviation security environment.
Accidents

Helo Safety Team: Act Now To Check Fatal Accidents

USHST calls on helicopter operators to adhere to best safety practices as fatal accidents jump.
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Maintenance and Modifications

FTC To Hold Repair Restriction Workshop

The free event, while not aviation specific, looks to examine ways in which manufacturers seek to limit third-party repairs in various industries.
Training and Workforce

Vietnam's Vingroup and CAE Enter Training Pact

Vingroup launches two aviation schools with CAE ahead of the planned establishment of an airline unit.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

MQ-8C Cleared for Operations

The Bell 407-based unmanned air system is now ready to begin training crews for fleet operations
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Aircraft

Mitsubishi Aircraft Rebrands MRJ as SpaceJet

Mitsubishi Aircraft Rebrands MRJ as SpaceJet
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Rotorcraft

Boeing Next Tests Future eVTOL Air Mobility Concepts

Boeing Next Tests Future eVTOL Air Mobility Concepts
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Aircraft

Planet Nine Takes Fifth Jet, Marks First Anniversary

The Van Nuys, California-based company finds early success in charters with ultra-long-range jets.
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Safety

ERAU Earns IS-BAO Stage III

The aeronautical university is the first educational facility to earn the highest level of the voluntary safety managemeny system-based program.
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Airlines

Flyadeal Confirms Cancellation of 737 Maxs

The Saudi airline has placed an order for 30 A320neos but declined to comment on the role—if any—the grounding of the Max played.
Airlines

France Reveals Plans To Introduce an Eco Tax on Flights

The new levy will come into force in 2020 and will range from €1.5 per ticket in economy to €18 in business class.
ATC

Aireon's Free Aircraft Emergency Location Service Goes Live

While Alert is directed mainly at the commercial-aviation sector, bizav organizations are “more than welcome” to register for the service, said Aireon.
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