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Regulations and Government

Philippines To Develop Regulations for General Aviation

The industry is "self managing," and the aviation authority believes federal oversight will boost aviation in the region.
Safety

Data-sharing Leader Shahidi To Take Helm at FSF

Shahidi will become president and CEO of FSF in January, while current chief Beatty assists through the leadership transition.
Aircraft

FTC-2000G Multirole Fighter Debuts at Airshow China 2018

China’s developmental FTC-2000G fighter made its show debut in Zhuhai in October, appearing in PLAAF colors.
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Airlines

Oman Air Writing Latest Chapter in Gulf Growth Story

The national carrier of Oman sees the new airport in Muscat as a key vehicle for its expansion.
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FBOs

Louisiana FBO Is Newest Avfuel Dealer

Tubreaux Aviation Services, based at Shreveport Downtown Airport now offers Avfuel contract fuel and Avtrip points.
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Avionics

Gulfstream First to Certify EFVS Landing System

Gulfstream's EFVS Landing System allows pilots to land using no natural vision to view the runway.
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Airlines

Icelandair-Wow Marriage To Challenge Conventional Wisdom

A leading industry analyst warns of the challenges of operating as a stand-alone, long-haul LCC.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aerotex Earns STCs for Bell Cabin Interior Kit

The wall blanket provides thermal insulation and sound reduction at a fraction of the weight of the standard cabin plastics.
Avionics

DC Aviation Becomes Rockwell Collins Authorized Dealer

The move gives Germany's largest aviation services provider access to Rockwell Collins' full line up of cabin and avionics solutions.
Maintenance and Modifications

King Aerospace Sees Record Growth, Jump in BBJ Business

Earnings are up 30 percent at King Aerospace, which has seven Boeing jets currently undergoing a range of work.
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Selling 22 AW169Ms To Italy's Guardia

Deal Valued At $315.5 Million
Regulations and Government

EASA Commits To ‘Better, Cheaper, and Safer’ GA

Panel discussions focused on the latest innovations, as well as how to develop more affordable modern aircraft and share the airspace of the future.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

EU Challenges Isle of Man’s VAT Regime for Bizjets

Infringement procedure follows last year’s "Paradise Paper" leaks.
Safety

Sumwalt Sees Growing Data Role for NTSB

The NTSB is trying to "get more savvy" on data to help improve aviation safety.
Aircraft

ATR 42-600 Finishes China Demo Tour

The ATR 42-600 demonstrated its high-altitude capability in mountainous southwest China.
Safety

Santa Monica Moves To Destroy SMO Runway Safety Areas

City council member, noting that SMO supporters are not going get their airport back, pushed for bids to remove "excess" space within runway safety areas.
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FBOs

Seattle-area FBO Introduces New Facility

Tacoma Narrows Aviation has added a new terminal and additional hangar to its complex at TIW.
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Aircraft

Good and Bad News for Franco-German Fighter

The next generation Franco-German fighter development has received a boost following a commitment of funding from Belgium.
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Avionics

Transport Canada To Expand FDR Requirements

Thirty years after a TSB initial recommendation, Transport Canada is developing rules to require FDRs on all commercial and private business aircraft.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA's Ability To Manage Drones Probed

DOT IG Launches Audit
Rotorcraft

Emergency Tail Rotor AD Issued for AW169, AW189

AD was issued In wake of fatal AW169 crash.
Aircraft

Thrust-vectoring J-10 Stars at Zhuhai

Among the new systems that were unveiled at the Zhuhai show is a J-10B demonstrator equipped with a thrust-vectoring nozzle
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

China Shows Off UAV Capabilities at Zhuhai

A number of new and eye-catching UAV designs from China's burgeoning UAV industry were unveiled at the Zhuhai show
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Safety

Wyvern Relocates and Expands Product Scope

Now located in Bedford, Massachusetts, the aviation audit company has increased its staff and extended its programs to new clients.
Rotorcraft

Bristow Acquiring Columbia for $560 Million

CEO Baliff is stepping down from Bristow.
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FBOs

Signature Unveils New Nashville FBO

The $15 million facility in Music City is the result of a new 30-year lease with the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Marks 40-Year Challenger 600 Milestone

The first 600 took to the skies on November 8, 1978, from Montreal, Quebec.
Rotorcraft

FAA Follows EASA with Stricter AW169 Emergency AD

The AD focuses on the tailrotor feedback lever link.
Aircraft

Bombardier To Sell Q400 Program to Viking Air

Streamlining exercise also to include sale of business aircraft training unit to CAE
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Training and Workforce

CAE To Buy Bombardier's Bizav Training Biz for $645M

Acquisition is “highly complementary “ to CAE and will expand its position in the largest and fastest-growing segment of the bizav training market.
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