All General aviation articles – Page 136
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News
Unmanned systems to help protect Israeli gas reservoirs
Unmanned air systems will make a significant contribution in defending the huge gas reservoirs that have been discovered off the Israeli coast ...
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NewsEASA backs simplification of GA regulation in Europe
General Aviation Manufacturers Association president and chief executive Pete Bunce has hailed a move by the European Aviation Safety Agency's management...
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NewsROUTES: Etihad enters Saudi market with Nas Air codeshare
Etihad appears to have stolen a march on its competitors looking to expand into Saudi Arabia by signing a codeshare agreement with the country's low-cost...
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NewsKingfisher suspends flights after declaring partial lockout
Kingfisher has suspended all flights until 4 October 2012 following its decision to declare a partial lockout. "Following a series of protracted and...
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Asian Sky Group, AVIC International ADE ink co-operation agreement
China's state-owned aircraft import and export agency, AVIC International, is moving into the pre-owned business jet market after signing a deal with a Hong...
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ROUTES: Seawings expands seaplane business in Abu Dhabi
One new tourist attraction in the UAE is making somewhat of a splash. Seaplane operator Seawings, having successfully developed a business in Dubai, is now...
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ROUTES: Orbis flying eye hospital touches down in Abu Dhabi
Eye-care charity Orbis has flown its flying eye hospital to Abu Dhabi to welcome Routes delegates onboard the aircraft and showcase its work training ocular...
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The dangers of flying in Nepal
Today's fatal crash of a Dornier 228-200 in Nepal was the second in the mountainous country this year and adds to a dreadful safety record of nine fatal...
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NewsSita Air Do-228-200 crash kills 19 in Nepal
A Dornier Do-228-200 aircraft crashed three minutes after taking off from Tribhuvan airport in Kathmandu, a Nepal police spokesman confirms. The aircraft,...
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Developers poised to break ground on bespoke Sao Paulo business aviation airport
Construction of São Paulo’s first bespoke business aviation airport will begin within days as developers strive to complete key elements of the building project before the anticipated influx of business aircraft for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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NewsPICTURE: Re-engined An-2 takes flight at Gelendzhik air show
The Chaplygin Siberian Aeronautical Research Institute's re-engined Antonov An-2 made its public debut last month at the Gelendzhik air show on Russia's Black Sea coast.
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GippsAero selects Soloy for GA8 Airvan support in USA
Australian aircraft manufacturer GippsAero has chosen Soloy Aviation Solutions for the distribution of GA8 Airvan spare parts to its US customers.
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NewsRobinson R66 Police helicopter gets thumbs up from FAA
Robinson Helicopter has clinched US Federal Aviation Administration approval for the R66 Police helicopter.
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NewsPiper delivers 500th Meridian turboprop single
Piper Aircraft has delivered the 500th M-Class Meridian single-engined turboprop to an unnamed Florida, USA-based owner.
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NewsSR22 crashes after requesting ILS approach, NTSB says
A Cirrus SR22 that crashed on 15 September disappeared from radar only moments after the pilot requested vectors from air traffic control to execute a second instrumented landing approach, according to a preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board.
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MEBAA to promote business aviation's philanthropic credentials at Global Humanitarian Aviation Conference
The Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) will promote the industry's logistical support for the United Nations World Food Programme at the 4th Global Humanitarian Aviation Conference.
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NewsARJ21 passes emergency evacuation test
Comac has completed the emergency evacuation test for its ARJ21 regional jet programme. On 21 September, 90 passengers and four crew members evacuated...
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AAD: Namibian police force accepts EC145 helicopter
The Namibian police force took delivery of a new Eurocopter EC145 at the Africa Aerospace & Defence show ...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Are regional carriers an endangered species?
Regional airlines may be endangered as they restructure the business in the face of market changes, but they are not yet ready for extinction
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NewsAAD: Diamond, NAC promote optionally manned DA42
South Africa's National Airways Corporation (NAC) and Austria's Diamond Aircraft are showing off the DA42 Guardian optionally manned aircraft at the Africa...