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CEPA Expo Boosts Bizav Growth in Central, Eastern Europe

The seventh annual CEPA Expo show will be held in the Czech capital Prague from October 18-20.
Aircraft

New Business Turboprops 2016

In an ever-changing business aviation world, turboprops represent timeless value in a steady market segment.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Lockheed Martin Deploys 'Vector Hawk' from Undersea Drone

The Marlin MK2 autonomous underwater vehicle launced the collapsible fixed-wing Vector Hawk during a U.S. Navy technology exercise.
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Airports

TaxiBot Ready To Cut Cost and Carbon Footprint for Taxiing

The TaxiBot vehicle burns a small fraction of the fuel expended by a typical airline to taxi to its takeoff position.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Greenpoint at Work on 777-200LR Luxury Air Yacht

Crystal AirCruises will deploy the Boeing on two-, three- and four-week cruises to exotic locations.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Mecaer Interior for Relentless

The interior is designed for the company's in-development medium-lift model.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Lufthansa, Mercedes Team on ACJ, BBJ Design

The design creates independent zones without monuments or wall elements.
Charter & Fractional

New App Helps Flight Crew Manage Expenses on the Road

The Down-Route app also allows flight crew to find and book hotels while traveling.

Jet Segment Boosts European Bizav Flying in September

Thanks to 4-percent growth in the business jet segment, business aviation departures in Europe last month climbed 1.4 percent from a year ago.
Engines

GE Begins Full Fate Engine Tests

The military technology could have applications for civil rotorcraft.
Accidents

Bizav Accidents Decline in First Nine Months

Number of accidents involving turbine business airplane operations worldwide fell more than 30 percent versus the same period last year.

Quest Promotes Eddy to COO to Help Guide Growth

Eddy, formerly senior v-p of operations, brings a background in lean manufacturing to the role.
Airports

Santa Monica’s Typhoon Restaurant Forced To Close

The city of Santa Monica has tripled the rent for the 25-year-old restaurant, forcing its owners to close the popular eatery.
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Aircraft

EBAA To Stage Air Ops Europe Show in Cannes

Air Ops Europe is aimed at companies involved in all aspects of ground support for business aviation.
Airlines

Europe's Regionals Back on Track Ahead of ERA Assembly

Revitalized members of the European Regions Airline Association prepares for new legislative season wary of bureaucratic frustrations
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Charter & Fractional

Charter Market Report 2016

What it takes to run a charter provider today
Aircraft

Cessna Citation Longitude Business Jet Makes First Flight

Cessna Citation Longitude Business Jet Makes First Flight
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Aircraft

Right on Time, Cessna Citation Longitude Takes Flight

Longitude's flaps, landing gear, pressurization systems, stability and control were tested during the two-hour two-minute maiden flight.
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Rotorcraft

Safety Team IDs Top Fatal Helicopter Accident Causes

The USHST is using its analysis to develop recommendations for mitigating fatal crashes.
Aircraft

Qatar Airways Places $18 Billion Order For Boeing Airliners

The Gulf carrier signed a letter of intent for 60 Boeing 737 Max 8s, but says it remains committed to buying Airbus A320neos.
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Aircraft

Bombardier CS300 Wins EASA Nod

Larger of two C Series narrowbody models to join Air Baltic fleet in fourth quarter
Rotorcraft

EASA Clears Super Pumas for Service Return

Several conditions apply before the helicopters can be returned to service.
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FBOs

Signature Up and Running at New York's Stewart Airport

The facility at Stewart International is operational.
ATC

Arizona Gateway Unveils New 'Green' Tower

The facility showcases the FAA's commitment to environmental responsibility.
Maintenance and Modifications

Mx Manual Issues Still Hamstring MROs

Repair stations just want unfettered access to maintenance manuals, but some OEMs are reluctant to share.
Regulations and Government

ICAO Approves Carbon-Offsetting Scheme for Global Aviation

In an 'historic and momentous' action, the ICAO Assembly meeting in Montreal adopted a global market-based measures scheme to reduce emissions.
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Sustainability and Environment

ICAO Aviation Emissions Scheme Exempts Most Bizav Ops

Aircraft operators that emit less than 10,000 metric tons of CO2 in international flight and aircraft weighing less than about 12,500 lbs are exempt.
Fuel

Air BP, RocketRoute Develop Fuel App for GA Operators

App provides online access to a worldwide network of aviation fuel locations and payment methods, as well as purchase carbon emissions offsets.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Matchmaking Firm Aims To Increase Bizjet Co-ownership

Company teamed with aviation experts in legal, tax, management and maintenance to develop a turnkey co-ownership program that mitigates risks.
Charter & Fractional

EASA Proposal Aims To Reduce Runway Excursions

Proposal would increase the required landing distances for turbine business airplanes by allowing these aircraft to use a landing factor of 80 percent.