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FBOs

QTPod Unveils New Self-Serve Fuel Terminal at SDC

A successor to the company's popular M-3000 unit, the M-4000 occupies the same footprint, making installation a breeze.
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Aircraft

Third A350-1000 Prototype Enters Flight Tests

Interior-equipped flight test article to test cabin and air systems
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Avfuel Launches Online Training Resource for FBO Staff

Avfuel Customer Service Training uses videos, course materials and online quizzes to help improve customer service at Avfuel FBOs.
Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI, Constant Collaborate on ADS-B, Fans-1/A Upgrades

Constant has dedicated a line for JSSI customers seeking the upgrades.
Charter & Fractional

Lawmakers Seek to End Aircraft Managed Fee Tax Issue

FET being imposed on management fees would amount to double-taxation on aircraft owners, according to NATA.

Sheltair Acquires AvAero Facilities at PIE

Sheltair now operates two new hangars as well as 30,000 square feet of warehouse, office and shop space at PIE.
Charter & Fractional

Bliss Jet To Start Per-seat NYC-London Bizjet Service

Company will offer up to 10 seats aboard a Gulfstream G450 or G550 flown between the two cities by “established” U.S. charter operators.

FAA General Aviation Survey Gets Under Way

Associations urge participation, saying the survey is the FAA's only source of information on GA activity.
Training and Workforce

NATA Launches Training Center for Part 91/135 Operators

Includes online library of more than 50 courses to assist air charter, corporate and fractional operators in meeting regulatory training requirements.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Dominates North American Market

Company delivered 60 new helicopters in North America in 2016, which equates to 50 percent of all rotorcraft deliveries in this region.
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Regulations and Government

ADs Resume after Nearly Three-week Break

FAA said it has work to ensure "no ADs are currently being held."
Aircraft

Ilyushin Unveils Il-38 ASW Upgrade for Russian Navy

The venerable equivalent of the US Navy’s P-3 Orion ASW aircraft is receiving a makeover that will keep it effective.
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CAA Partners with World Fuel on International Services

Contract fuel customers can now access WFS’s dedicated internet and phone support network for more than 2,050 locations.
FBOs

Epic, Signature Issue New Payment Card

The new payment platform will be accepted at approximately 8,000 locations worldwide.
Fuel

Air BP Launches RocketRoute App for iPhone

According to the fuel provider, the app provides intuitive online access to its extensive global network of aviation fuel locations.
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FBOs

FBO Industry Survey Indicates Optimism

The Aviation Business Strategies Group noted increasing optimism in the health of both the economy and the industry.
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FBOs

Avfuel Expands Branded FBO Network

Castle & Cooke's three locations along with Rider Jet Center, grow the fuel provider's branded FBO network.
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FBOs

Odyssey Aviation Branches Back into U.S.

After several years as a Bahamas-only chain, Odyssey will once again have U.S. locations through a new agreement by old friends.
FBOs

Paragon FBO Network Forges Consultancy Agreement

The deal with FBO Partners will provide Paragon's members with expertise on a wide range of business topics at a discounted price.
Regulations and Government

Europe's Move to SET-IMC Faces Challenges

After two decades, Europe will allow commercial operators of single-engine turbine aircraft to fly in IMC, a decision expected to expand the business.
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Training and Workforce

Stomaching Jet Upsets

AIN Senior Editor Matt Thurber spends a day in all-attitude jet upset training at Aviation Performance Solutions.
Training and Workforce

How Virtual Reality Tools Train Dassault Falcon Aircraft Mechanics

How Virtual Reality Tools Train Dassault Falcon Aircraft Mechanics
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FBOs

St. Thomas Gets New Service Provider

The operator is one of four at St. Thomas's Cyril E. King International Airport
FBOs

SEA Prime Offers Bizcraft OEMs Mx Space In Milan

SEA Prime has hangar space available at Milan Linate Airport and wants to boost available line maintenance service there.
Sea Prime Milano Linate FBO

Phillips 66 Adds Five New FBOs to Its U.S. Network

These FBOs will offer Phillips 66-brand products to customers in the private, commercial and military aviation industries.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Royal Australian Navy Orders Unmanned Schiebel Camcopter

The service earlier evaluated the 243-pound helicopter for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance as well as forward observer missions.
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Charter & Fractional

Baker Aviation Approved for Worldwide Charter Ops

The charter company received its worldwide operations specifications and the "10 or more" passenger approval.
FBOs

Trip Planner Flightworx Creates Client Services Dept.

The UK-based company aims to provide more streamlined service to operators.
Aircraft

Embraer Cracks Open Bizjet Market in Argentina

The country is also a ripe replacement business aircraft market, as about 80 percent of the 170 Argentina-registered business jets are 10 years or older.
Safety

Limo Service Drivania Adds Chauffeurs to U.S. Locations

The new chauffeurs will work in San Francisco, New York, Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Chicago and Los Angeles.