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Regulations and Government

AINsight: Medications and Flying, Part Two

Pilots should rest assured that many medical conditions requiring medications are approvable by the FAA without too much complication.
Regulations and Government

Key Lawmakers Unveil Bill To Protect FAA from Shutdowns

The bill would enable the FAA to draw completely from the aviation trust fund and continue operating at current funding levels during government shutdowns.

Large-cabin Bizjet Flying Dips in Europe

Charter operators are reporting softening demand.
Aircraft

Curtiss-Wright, Honeywell Partner on Next-gen CVR/FDRs

The recorders will blend Curtiss-Wright’s Fortress technology with Honeywell’s software expertise in connectivity.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Beefs Up European and Asia Support

Gulfstream boosted its customer support resources in Europe and Asia, adding maintenance hangar space at Paris-Le Bourget and more capabilities in Beijing.
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Safety

VNY Finishes 2018 with Spotless Incursion Record

The Los Angeles-area business and general aviation hub, saw zero vehicle or pedestrial runway or taxiway incursions last year.
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Aircraft

Norwegian’s Talks To Spin Off Leasing Arm Include Airbus

Plans call for Norwegian Air Shuttle to form a leasing joint venture with a “very strong” Asian company.
Avionics

BendixKing AeroVue Enters Service in King Air B200

The new AeroVue flight deck brings sophisticated Part 25 features to the King Air B200.
Aircraft

Delta Air Lines’ First A220s Enter Service

The first of the Airbus narrowbodies to carry paying passengers in the Americas flew from New York to Boston.
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FBOs

Harrods Aviation Boosts Hangarage at London Luton

The FBO has signed a temporary deal on a vacant hangar which will increase its available aircraft shelter by more than a third.

U.S. Bizav Flying Bounces Back in January

Business aviation activity in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean climbed 0.7 percent year-over-year in January, in line with expectations.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Dubai's Drone Registry Nears 5,000 Mark

The relatively small area of the emirate makes UAVs easier to manage than in the UK or U.S.
FBOs

Air Culinaire Acquires Phoenix-area Caterer

The purchase brings the Universal Weather and Aviation Subsidiary to 23 owned and operated kitchens.
Aircraft

JetNet Beefs Up Market Report Features

Additions to JetNet’s popular Market Reports will allow subscribers to customize their reports for clients and internal users.
Training and Workforce

Aviation Orgs Unite in Call for Help on Worker Shortage

The 40 aviation groups jointly sent a letter seeking $10 million to fund new programs to attract the next generation of aerospace workers.
Airlines

Thomas Cook Looking To Exit Airline Business

The European travel group seeks to sell all or some of its airlines, including Condor in Germany, to shore up its finances.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Completes Global 7500 Wing Program Purchase

Triumph results included a $40.5 million forward loss charge related to the Global 7500 wing program.
Avionics

ForeFlight App Shows Airport 3D Previews

The Airport 3D View in ForeFlight Mobile gives pilots an aerial preview of the airport and runway environment.
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Aircraft

Qantas Order Cancellation Strikes Latest Blow to A380

The Australian flag carrier confirms that its fleet and network planning has not considered the order for eight airplanes “for some time.”
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Aircraft

Engine Partnership Announced as SCAF/FCAS Receives First Contract

The Franco-German SCAF/FCAS has received its first funding, while the nations' two propulsion powerhouses are joining forces to develop a new engine
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Avionics

G1000NXi Now Available for Citation Mustang

Garmin's latest upgrade—G1000NXi—brings many new features to Mustang flight decks.
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Aircraft

Bombardier's Flagship Global 7500 Gets EASA Nod

EASA approval followed Transport Canada type certification in September And U.S. FAA approval in November.
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Airlines

Spirit Airlines Planning for Midyear Order Decision

Manufacturers have sent the first responses to an RFP Spirit issued in late 2018.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Germany Begins Training on Heron TP

German personnel are now in Israel learning how to operate the Heron TP, which will give the Luftwaffe far greater capabilities than the current Heron 1
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Airports

Atlanta FBOs Emerge Victorious from Super Bowl

The annual event is estimated to have brought more than 1,000 business jets to the Atlanta area for Super Bowl LIII and its associated festivities.
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Industry Needs Pilots, Mx Techs Now, Says NBAA Chief

NBAA plans to focus this year on working to alleviate business aviation’s acute workforce shortage.
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Aircraft

RAF Tornados Bring Operations to a Close

The return of Tornado aircraft from the Mediterranean theater brings the operational career of the type with the RAF to a close.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Metrojet Philippines Receives Qatar Approval

Qatar Civil Aviation Authority has named Metrojet Engineering Clark an approved maintenance organization.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Steps Up Hiring with Recruitment Events

The February 1 open house drew 215 students and 10 were offered full-time employment.
FBOs

Avflight Expands Northward

The FBO chain's purchase of Winnipeg's Kelly Western Jet Centre marks its first move into Canada.
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