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FBOs

First Chinese FBOs Get IS-BAH Nod

Deer Jet, China's largest and oldest business aviation services provider, was granted registration for its bases in Sanya and Haikou.
Aircraft

Boeing's Bullish India Outlook May Undercount Regional Aircraft

India's Regional Connectivity Scheme aims to improve infrastructure, open underserved areas to airline connectivity.
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Maintenance and Modifications

U.S. GIV Owners Have 36 Months To Retrofit Gust Locks

Action stems from NTSB safety recommendation outlined in its final report of the GIV that crashed on takeoff from Massachusett’s Bedford-Hanscom Field.

Universal: Plan Now for Bizav Ops to 2018 Winter Games

Operators should expect delays in processing times or find lack of slot availability as the event nears.

NBAA-CAN Fundraiser Gets New Look

The Fund an Angel Cocktail Reception, formerly the NBAA/CAN Soiree, will feature live and silent auctions, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and networking.
Regulations and Government

House Bill Seeks To Increase Air Ambulance Funding

A study released earlier this year found that Medicare covered just 59 percent of the typical cost of air medical transport.
FBOs

FBO Changes Hands at Central New York Airport

An air ambulance operator is now the lone aviation services provider at Canandaigua Airport
Avionics

AEA: Retrofits Driving Gains in Avionics Sales

Avionics sales inched up 2.7 overall in the first half, with retrofits offsetting a 17.3 percent decline in forward-fit applications.

House Dems Ask IG To Investigate ATC Lobbying Efforts

The request, seeking whether DOT officials violated lobbying restrictions, ratchets up an already contentious battle over the ATC proposal.
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Accidents

Accidents: August 2017

Preliminary and factual reports
Training and Workforce

How Flight Attendants Prepare for Emergencies on Business Jets

How Flight Attendants Prepare for Emergencies on Business Jets
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Aircraft

China Shows New Fighters, Missiles and Drones

The appearance of new Chinese fighters, missiles and drones in a big military parade suggests that entry into service has already occurred.
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Maintenance and Modifications

CRS Jet Spares Notches 35th Anniversary

The company's celebration is tempered by the lost of its founder earlier this year.
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FBOs

Second FBO Opens at SoCal's Hawthorne Airport

After providing hangar services at Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport for several years, Hawthorne Hanger Operations has taken the next step
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Aircraft

France and Germany To Develop New Fighter Without UK?

Confusingly, there are now two “Future Combat Air System” projects in Europe.
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Airlines

Qatar Airways Drops Proposal to Buy Stake in American Airlines

The announcement by the Doha-based carrier follows American Airlines' decision to discontinue their codesharing partnership.
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Avionics

Avionics Protection Plans Provide the Ultimate Luxury: Peace of Mind

For a single per-hour rate catered to your fleet requirements, HAPP ensures your aircraft is back on the flight line in the quickest possible timeframe.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Wijet Re-ups with Gama Aviation on Fleet Maintenance

The deal, which has been extended indefinitely, covers the European air taxi provider's fleet of 15 Cessna Mustangs.
Rotorcraft

Midwest Helicopter Charter Firms Form One Sweet Company

Sweet Helicopters provides private helicopter charters and aerial production services.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

GIV Flight Proves Global Xpress Worldwide Coverage

During the flight, Global Xpress supported voice, data and streaming applications
Maintenance and Modifications

Pentastar Expands Model List for Honeywell LCD Upgrade

Honeywell is offering a $40,000 trade-in incentive through December 31.
Avionics

HAI Asks FAA To Include Helos in ADS-B Rebate Program

ADS-B OUT avionics will be required for all aircraft, including helicopters, flying in controlled U.S. airspace on Jan. 1, 2020.
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FBOs

Landmark Integration Boosts Signature Profits, Revenues

Revenues increased 18 percent and profits 13.6 percent, while margins reached 20 percent for Signature in the first half.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Adds Ohio Mobile Engine Unit

Based in Columbus, the rapid response unit can handle anything up to an engine swap.

Russia Shows Concept For New Helicopter Carrier

At a recent naval show in St Petersburg, a replacement for the canceled Mistral deal with France was displayed in model form
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Safety

Episode 01: Flying into a Thunderstorm, Part 1

On May 16th, 2013, instrument-rated pilot Tim Valentine flew his Cirrus SR22 into a thunderstorm—this is the story of how he survived.
Charter & Fractional

Torqued: Presidential Campaign Charters Need FAA Scrutiny

Presidential campaign flights require pilots to fly into and out of diverse airports under tight deadlines.
Aircraft

Boeing, U.S. Air Force Confirm New Air Force One Negotiations

The manufacturer and the Air Force are negotiating the sale of two Boeing 747-8s originally ordered by bankrupt Russian carrier Transaero.
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Aircraft

FAA Issues Structural Life Extension for Eclipse Jets

The decision, announced last week, effectively doubles the life limit for the light jet from 10,000 hours/cycles to 20,000.
Rotorcraft

CHC Inks Deal with Milestone for Super-medium Helos

The new helicopters will be configured for energy transport missions and will serve CHC customers in the North Sea and Australia.