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LBAS Offers Frequent Maintainer Program

November 19, 2008

Maintenance customers of Lufthansa Bombardier Aviation Services (LBAS) at Berlin-Schönefeld in Germany can earn loyalty points in the company’s new Maintenance Plus program. Three loyalty levels are offered–platinum, gold or silver–each with different incentives that might include special AOG support and customized maintenance contracts, according to LBAS....

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ExecuJet Bullish But Cautious About Mideast Growth

November 19, 2008

ExecuJet Middle East is planning to expand its maintenance capabilities in Dubai with a new maintenance facility at Dubai World Central’s Al Maktoum International Airport. The new airport is just part of the DWC complex, which covers 54 sq mi and includes the airport and residential, golf and business zones. ExecuJet’s DWC operation will be larger than its...

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NCATT Changes Name, Adds FOD Certification

November 19, 2008

In 1999 the National Science Foundation (NSF) initially funded the National Center for Aircraft Technician Training (NCATT), which arose from an industry partnership of avionics subject matter experts and educators. NCATT has evolved, so the organization is changing its name to National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies. A follow-on NSF...

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Air Transport and Cargo

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Avionics and ATC

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Business Aviation

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Business Aviation Lifestyle

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Cabin interior and electronics

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Charter and Fractional

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Defense

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Financing, Insurance and Taxes

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General Aviation

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Maintenance and Modifications

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People

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Regional Airlines

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Regulations and Government

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Rotorcraft

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