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AsBAA Kicks Off Bizav Issues Roundtable Series

Is first of a series of similar lunches that will be held around Asia to discuss issues affecting the future of business aviation.
Fuel

World Fuel Services Increases European Presence

The Miami-based fuel provider has added new locations in the UK, France, Germany and Italy, following an acquistion of 22 ExxonMobil Operations.
Airports

FAA Eying Potential Enforcement over Jet Ban at LNA

The FAA is hoping Palm Beach County will voluntarily come into compliance.
Rotorcraft

Leaner, Focused Erickson Emerges from Bankruptcy

The reorganized company qualifies for small-business set-aside contracts.
Avionics

En Route Data Comm, Not Ready for Prime Time?

A draft FAA advisory circular outlines the path to en route Data Comm services.
Avionics

Max-Viz 2300 EVS Certified to DO-160G

The Max-Vix 2300 multi-spectral imaging system is designed to work with combined vision systems.
Aircraft

Stratos Is Serious About Single-engine 714

The first flight of the Stratos 714 single-engine jet last year shows that the program is back on track.
Aircraft

China's AG600 Mega Seaplane Prepares For First Flight

The AG600 is designed for a variety of parapublic and military missions.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

The Registry of Aruba: The Sky is No Longer the Limit

The Registry of Aruba offers aircraft owners benefits including expedited registration, efficient tax planning, and a highly skilled team.
Aircraft

Boeing Resumes 737 Max Flights

Company says regulatory agencies support the decision to fly
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Aircraft

GAMA: 1Q Bizjet Shipments Rise, Turboprops Plunge

Overall, the general aviation industry shipped 434 airplanes worth $3.6 billion in the first three months.
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Regulations and Government

EASA Proposal Addresses Low-speed Loss of Control

Proposal would also ensure that the design of large airplanes provides an “adequate longitudinal controllability and authority during go-arounds."
Aircraft

Textron Ceases Production of Cessna Citation Mustang

More than 470 of the entry-level jets were delivered during its 12-year production run.
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Aircraft

Maintenance Provider Reports Increased Bizav Flying Activity

Business aircraft traffic was higher in the first quarter of 2017 than in the last quarter of 2016.
Aircraft

First F-35B Assembled Outside of U.S. Rolls Out in Italy

Plans call for the first flight of the inaugural F-35B rolled out of the Cameri final assembly and checkout facility to take place in August.
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Aircraft

BAE Systems Claims Next-generation Threat Warning

Aircraft and helicopter survivability against missile attack could be significantly improved, says company
Airlines

U.S. Policy Contributes to Plunging Profits at Emirates

Group sees 70 percent profit decline as several factors push pricing downward

1Q17 Bizjet Revenues and Deliveries Slide at Bombardier

Bellemare termed Global sales in the quarter as “soft,” but added that it’s midrange Challenger models are doing “extremely well.”
Aircraft

Global 7000 Program on Track as Third Aircraft Flies

FTV3 joins a flight-test program that has been demonstrating “excellent system reliability” since it got under way in November.
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Aircraft

Boeing, Airbus Bolster Narrowbody Backlogs with New Sales

U.S. airframer collects order for eight 737 Max 9s while European group adds order for 30 A321s
Aircraft

Airlander Hybrid Airship Flies Again

Modifications have been made after last year’s heavy landing. But firm customers are still awaited.
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Aircraft

Analyst Sees Grounds for Optimism In Europe's Bizav Market

Brian Foley says improved political stability, stronger stock markets and an stabilized euro currency could be a good combination for the industry.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Principals Report Progress on Large Drones Entering Airspace

While most of the excitement has centered on small drones, communications and detect-and-avoid standards for large drones are advancing.
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Charter & Fractional

Higher Share Sales Drive 19% Revenue Jump at NetJets

Also driven by an increase in services revenues attributable to increases in pass-through costs and a 2 percent increase in flight hours.
FBOs

IBAC Issues First Stage Two IS-BAH Approvals

Handling companies in India and France are the first to receive the new IS-BAH certification.

European Bizav Flying Rises on Wings of AOC Operators

AOC flights surged 4 percent last month and have increased in each of the last six months.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Airbus Launches Drone Imagery Capture, Analytics Subsidiary

U.S.-based Airbus Aerial will provide imagery services to customers using both drones and satellites.
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Airports

Construction Work Displaces EBACE 2017 Static Display

Attendees have to take a shuttle bus from the exhibit hall to a new-location static display area due construction of the airport passenger terminal.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Jet Capital Appoints New Marketing Leader

Andrew Farrant has been appointed chief marketing officer of aircraft finance group Global Jet Capital.