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Poland To Get ‘Next-generation’ Patriot System

The latest U.S. offer seems to conclude a lengthy evaluation process. Meanwhile, Romania has made a quick choice.
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Airlines

IATA Sees Good Times Continuing for Airlines

More passengers, more cargo, more profits expected in 2018
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Airlines

IATA Urges #eyesopen in Human Trafficking Campaign

Modern slave masters often transport victims via airlines “in plain sight”
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Acquires RAT Tool for Legacy Inspections

West Star Aviation has acquired the RAM Air Turbine (RAT) tool required for the 24-month check on the Legacy 450/500 airframe.
Engines

Texas Engine MRO To Overhaul GE Turboprops

Dallas-based Prime Turbines was named as the first GE-authorized repair and overhaul center for the M601 and H-series outside of the Czech Republic.
Airports

ICAO Launches Global Runway Safety Action Plan

Plan will guide the integrated activities to implement runway safety improvement and risk-reduction measures.
Aircraft

Newest Bombardier Challengers Hit Delivery Milestones

Challenger 350 has surpassed 200 deliveries and Bombardier recently handed over 50th large-cabin Challenger 650.
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Airports

Universal Breaks Ground on Fifth Hangar at Toluca FBO

With the new hangar, Universal Aviation Mexico will increase its total number of hangar space to almost 170,000 sq ft.
Accidents

No Floats, Life Rafts on Crashed Mi-8

The crew and passengers are believed to have evacuated before the helicopter sunk.
Safety

Accidents: December 2017

Preliminary and final reports
Airlines

Kenya Airways Stung by More Labor Strife

Airline fires striking mechanics as Middle East airlines continue to poach talent
Security

Satcom Direct Launches Bizav Cyber Security Course

Course help users understand security compliance considerations, social engineering, malware and other data-security-related concepts.
Avionics

One of Every Seven ADS-B Out Installs Problematic

While some of these are due to improper hardware installations, many are caused by incorrect configuration by avionics technicians.
Aircraft

Millennials Changing the Face of Business Aviation

Generation is causing a new ecosystem to take shape—“business aviation as a service”—said Embraer Executive Jets president and CEO Michael Amalfitano.
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Aircraft

Boom Lands Japan Air Lines as Major Investor, Customer

Deal could see airline order up to 20 supersonic airliners
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Regulations and Government

DHS Flags Chinese Drones as Security Risk

Data gleaned from DJI systems could be used by the Chinese government to conduct physical or cyber attacks against the U.S., the DHS said.
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Maintenance and Modifications

GAT Wins $32M Contract To Upgrade USAF Learjets

The C-21A jets, which are the military version of Learjet 35As, will receive ADS-B Out, FANS 1/A, and electronic flight information systems from GAT.
Aircraft

Fly Aboard the World’s First Boeing 787 BBJ 'Dream Jet' for $70,000 Per Hour

Fly Aboard the World’s First Boeing 787 BBJ 'Dream Jet' for $70,000 Per Hour
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Aircraft

Russia To Revive Tu-160 Bomber Production

An upgraded prototype has been rolled out, and is expected to carry precision-guided weapons and hypersonic missiles.
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Avionics

FAA, EASA Approve New Garmin G5 Capabilities

Aircraft owners can replace attitude indicators and directional gyros/HSIs with Garmin's G5 electronic flight instrument.
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Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Launches New P&WC PT6A Pilot Course

One-day course will provide pilots with info on turboprop engine's normal and abnormal operation, operational procedures and recommendations.
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Regulations and Government

Proposed Caps on Vets Training Benefits Draws Fire

Eight associations asked lawmakers to strip caps out of a bill that is designed to improve the use veterans' assistance for flight training.
FBOs

Avfuel Adds Shannon Location to Network

Westair, one of four service providers at Ireland's Shannon International Airport marks the fuel provider's first entry into the gateway to the U.S.
Avionics

FltPlan Go App Adds Flight Plan Creation

The latest version of FltPlan Go for iOS allows pilots to create or modify flight plans.
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Airlines

Air Astana Sees Rebound Tied to Kazakhstan’s Recovery

Expansion plans include more service into India
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Avionics

40% of U.S. Business Aircraft Fleet Won't Meet ADS-B Out Deadline

“Looking to install ADS-B Out next year is too late,” warned Duncan Aviation president Aaron Hilkeman.
Aircraft

'Lost Decade' for Light and Midsize Bizjets Nears End: Citi Analyst

The light and midsize jet markets have now “found a floor” since deliveries exceeded long-term trends in the 2000s.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aero Baires Joins Embraer Executive Jets Service Network

Embraer has selected Aero Baires as its first authorized service center for its executive jets department in Argentina.
Maintenance and Modifications

Leidos Selects AMES as Supplier for U.S. Army Program

AMES will have its manufacturing division produce components to support an aircraft program for the United States Army.
Aircraft

Philippines Chooses the Super Tucano

The Embraer turboprop will replace ageing OV-10 Broncos in the close air support role.
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