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Accidents

UK Authorities to Examine Ill-Fated Avro’s FDR, CVR

Air Accidents Investigation Branch and BAE Systems supporting Colombian authorities in crash probe
Aircraft

New BBJ Max 7 Launched With Middle East In Mind

The BBJ Max 7 is the latest addition to the Boeing Business Jets family
Charter & Fractional

After Surviving Recession, Gainjet Widens Outlook

Athens-based operator is looking for more aircraft management opportunities, but is looking for larger jets, quality customers.
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Aircraft

Falcon Aviation Ramping Up Fleet

Abu Dhabi-based operator has growing fleet of helicopters and has Pilatus PC-24 on order.
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FBOs

Conflict And Low Oil Prices Check Middle East Bizav Progress, Says UAS

Syria and Yemen no-fly zones increase charter costs
Charter & Fractional

Empire Seeks to Expand Outside Region

With the regional market slow, and with sharply declining valuations, Empire Aviation Group is looking further afield to grow the business.
Charter & Fractional

GI Aviation Gets AOC And Is Ready to Start SET Ops

GCAA is cautious on single-engine turboprop commercial operations, but MEBAA is supportive.
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Charter & Fractional

NasJet Eyes New Opportunities under Saudi Rule Changes

The operator manages fleet of 37 aircraft with 22 available for charter
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Regulations and Government

UAE Regulator Fully Supports Bizav

Operators full of praise for GCAA role as it gives the sector a high priority in UAE.
FBOs

DCAF to Increase Managed Fleet by 50 Percent by Year’s End

Operations at second hangar to begin in the third quarter of 2017.
Airports

ExecuJet Plans Own FBO at Dubai South

Interim facility to operate until late 2018
Airports

Bizav Prepares for Move to Dubai South

Movements and development is picking up at Dubai South, DWC, with business aviation to all but move out of DXB airport over the next year.
Airports

Al Bateen Executive Airport Maintains Steady Growth

The DhabiJet FBO is understood to have been rebranded as “Munawala”

FBO Chain Pioneer Ed Nelle Dies

He was a pioneer in the FBO industry.

ABCI To Promote Latin American Bizav Expo in Panama

Last year's event included six aircraft on display, 25 exhibitors, worldwide and local FBOs, fuel providers and an MRO.
Engines

Safran Opens Automated Turbine Blade Manufacturing Plant

New line features several robots and automated cells capable of performing every process from raw material to finished, ready-to-assemble turbine airfoils.
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Rotorcraft

Coptersafety Buying TRU Rotorcraft Sims

Sims to be installed at Coptersafety's new training center in Helsinki, Finland, and represent Airbus H125 and H145 and Leonardo AW139, AW169 and AW189.
Regulations and Government

AIA Urges Congress To Fully Fund U.S. Government

Lawmakers are expected to consider a simple stopgap measure as they face a December 9 government funding deadline.

MEBAA Show In Dubai Set To Grow 10 Percent over 2014

460 exhibitors from 50 countries have booked to attend, while there will be around 50 aircraft on the static display and an estimated 9,000 visitors.
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Aircraft

Stratos VLJ Makes Short Maiden Flight

The company is not taking orders or deposits and is not providing a timetable for certification.
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Maintenance and Modifications

TECI Inks Harrods Aviation Surplus Deal

The Missouri-based aircraft parts provider welcomes the UK company into its excess inventory management program
Maintenance and Modifications

German MRO Gets Canadian Approval for Dornier 328 Work

Having owned the type certificate for the Dornier 328 series for a decade, 328 Support Services is now authorized by Transport Canada
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Astronics To Supply Power System for Cessna Denali

Will feature Astronics’ Corepower induction starter generator and circuit breaker units, as well as the company’s 28-volt DC Empower in-seat power supply.

ARSA: Future of Overtime Rule in Doubt

ARSA fears uncertainty persists with businesses given the last-minute ruling.
Charter & Fractional

Blade Kicks Off NYC-to-Miami Helicopter-bizjet Service

Jet service from Westchester County Airport to Miami costs $1,750 per seat one way, while the helicopter link from Manhattan adds $250.
Maintenance and Modifications

Infinity Aviation Adds Williams, Nextant Authorizations

With locations in three states, the company says the deals will provide savings for customers
Aircraft

India’s Light Combat Aircraft Advances with New Order

A Mk 1A version will feature improvements, but the extent of indigenous versus foreign radar content remains unclear.
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Regulations and Government

Trump Selects Former DOT Deputy Chao To Head Agency

Republican lawmakers call Chao well qualified for post.
Accidents

King Air Crashes during Missed Approach

The pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries and five passengers were uninjured in the mishap.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

General Atomics Completes First Flight of 'Certifiable' Predator B

The manufacturer plans to begin delivering the MQ-9 Reaper variant to the UK Royal Air Force in late 2018.
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