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Diamond DA42 crashes near Dubai airport
Headlines

A small aircraft conducting navigation surveillance work has crashed near Dubai International Airport, killing all four people on board.

NSW buys Boeing 737 large air tanker for firefighting
Fire Fighting

New South Wales has signed a contract with United States-based Coulson Aviation to purchase three aircraft for firebombing duties, including a modified Boeing 737 large air tanker.

Diamond Aircraft launches DA50 exterior design competition
Future of Aviation

Diamond Aircraft has announced a competition for the design of its next DA50 prototype, with the first prize a sightseeing flight for two in one of the firm’s aircraft.

Embraer reports fewer aircraft deliveries, posts first quarter loss
Headlines

Embraer has reported a first quarter loss for calendar 2019 as fewer aircraft deliveries and the ongoing work to prepare for the proposed joint-venture with Boeing weighed on the bottom line.

New Zealand lifts restrictions for colour vision deficient pilots
Airlines

Restrictive rules placed on New Zealand’s colour vision deficient pilots will end from 31 May, ending six years of campaigning by pilots and the industry.

ATSB calls for centreline lighting on wider runways after 2016 incident
Air Crash Investigations

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has renewed calls for centreline lighting to be installed on wider than usual runways.