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Latitude Calls At BGAD, Biggin Hill

Cessna’s new Citation Latitude took journalists on a flight over East Anglia and back into Biggin Hill.
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Aircraft

Dassault Design Philosophy Evident in 5X, 8X

Dassault continues to bring its unique imprimatur to new business jet designs.
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Avionics

Avionica Takes Data To 4G Speeds

Digital flight data downloading demands high-speed transfer.
Security

NBAA Honors Jeff Lee with Winant Award

Jeff Lee is being recognized not only for his service to NBAA, but for his safety and education efforts.
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FBOs

Oregon FBO Shows Fundraising Heart

The Full-service FBO and charter/management company has long been a supporter of the Providence Heart and Vascular Institute.
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Maintenance and Modifications

True Blue Offers TB44 Lithium-ion Battery

The True Blue lithium-ion battery offers triple the battery power of a nicad and a significant weight advantage.
Avionics

NextGen Fund Provides Low-interest Loans for NextGen Avionics

There is a way for general aviation aircraft owners to afford NextGen upgrades.

Engine Makers Tackle Incremental Improvements

GE, Snecma and Williams are the only manufacturers known to have engines currently in development.
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FBOs

Chicagoland FBO Named DCA Gateway

The service provider is guaranteeing the best fuel prices in the area.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Honeywell Gives APU Inspection A Voice

The Vocollect system helps eliminate mistakes and improves productivity in the maintenance arena.
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NBAA Convention Preview: NBAA 2015 Is Vegas’s Baby

This year’s NBAA Convention takes place November 17-19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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GAMA To Hold Next Jobs Rally in Delaware

Dassault Falcon will host the 14th jobs rally at its New Castle facility.
Regulations and Government

Indian Bizav Pushes To Reform Restrictive Draft Regulations

India's Business Aviation Operators Association is seeking to change draft regulations that it believes would put its members at a greater disadvantage.
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Aircraft

Arab Air Forces Switch Focus from Syria to Yemen

The US is making adjustments to the air campaign over Iraq and Syria – and helping out over Yemen
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Accidents

NTSB Investigating Hawker 700 Crash in Akron

The aircraft erupted into flames after striking power lines and a building a mile from Runway 25 at Akron Fulton International Airport.
FBOs

NATA, FBO Partners Team on Industry Training

First course offered by NATA and FBO Partners—“The Essentials of Hangar Subleasing: From Risk to Revenue”—is scheduled to be out in May.
Maintenance and Modifications

Meridian Jet Center Gets FAA OK for G200/Galaxy Repairs

Meridian Jet Center is an FAA-approved Part 145 certified repair station and has similar certification from the EASA.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Opens Parts Distribution Center in Dubai

Dubai South facility will have approximately $10 million in Gulfstream parts and materials inventory by year-end.
Avionics

Nearly 470 Take Rockwell Collins's Early Retirement Plan

Rockwell Collins offered voluntary separation plan as Global production cuts depress business aviation work.

Report: Bizav Poised for 'Significant' Growth in Africa

The African business jet fleet is the oldest in the world, with an average age of more than 19 years.
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EAA Makes It Official: Pelton Is CEO

Pelton has guided the association as a volunteer since Rod Hightower stepped down as president and CEO in 2012.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Hill Aircraft

Family-owned facility in Fulton County builds on six decades of operation.
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Aircraft

Mitsubishi Regional Jet Makes First Flight

The MRJ completed a 90-minutes maiden flight from Mitsubishi's base at Nagoya Airport in Japan.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Centers Offer ACR Electronics Service

The airframer's North American centers are authorized to service Artex equipment.
Maintenance and Modifications

H+S Aviation’s Abu Dhabi Facility Wins EASA Nod

H+S Middle East can now provide service and support to all PW206/PW207 and PT6-67C customers in the UAE and Europe
Avionics

Lockheed Martin Demonstrates ‘Infirno’ Sensor Turret

System provides precision targeting and surveillance capabilities, among others.

Novus Aviation Capital Savors Independence

Five A380s on finance lease to Emirates and BA
Training and Workforce

Emirates A380 Captain Exemplifies Home-grown Talent

Emirates is seeking to boost the number of UAE citizens in its flight decks.
Maintenance and Modifications

Lufthansa Technik Set To Support Airbus A350XWB

The company expects to take delivery of its own aircraft in November 2016.

Report Outlines Typical Profile of Middle Eastern Private Jet Owner

Average owner is male, 59 and his jet is worth three times the global norm