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Sustainability and Environment

Swiss Firms Have Key Roles in Solar Impulse Project

ABB, Omega, Schindler, Swisscom and Swiss Re have experts contributing to the high-tech Solar Impulse
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Charter & Fractional

African Charter Clients Can Now Book Spacious Super 27

Swiss charter operator has added an upgraded Boeing 727 to its Africa-based fleet.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Jet Aviation Wins Completions Contract For First VIP 787

Jet Aviation will complete a privately-owned 787 Dreamliner at its Basel facility with delivery in 2018.
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FBOs

Closest U.S. Airport Provides Quick Service

While other U.S. entryports may have more glamour, Bangor International gets the planes in and out in a hurry.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Enlarged Equiom Aviation Team is Back at EBACE

Fiduciary services and asset ownership specialist Equiom has expanded its group of aviation experts.
Aircraft

Boeing Business Jets confident as it studies Combi

Last year the company sold 13 aircraft, including four widebodies. This year it will deliver four 747s and a 787, or two.
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Safety

Discovery Air Defense and APS Team for Upset Training

Students will experience a high-Mach, high-altitude upset recovery in an A-4 Skyhawk.
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Safety

FAA Updates AC on Use of Portable Electronic Devices

The document is one means for an operator to determine if it can safely expand passenger PED use to more phases of flight.

Russia’s Bizav Community Looks East

The Russian United Business Aviation Association is back at the EBACE show
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FBOs

Geneva Airpark Thriving

Geneva Airpark has posted considerable growth figures for its hangarage and other business aviation services in 2014
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Airlines

U.S. Airline CEOs Vow to Continue Gulf Subsidies Campaign

The CEOs of American, United and Delta airlines said they want the U.S. government to conduct a formal consultation with UAE and Qatar.
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ArincDirect Phasing Out Support for Older FOS Versions

A new version of FOS is being released this month, and sometime this year ArincDirect will halt support for versions earlier than 3.11.

General Dynamics Announces Change In Aerospace Succession

While planning to assume leadership of General Dynamics's aerospace division, Gulfstream president Larry Flynn will instead retire for health reasons.
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Aircraft

India Approves Airbus-Tata Bid To Supply 56 C-295s

The twin-turboprop military transport will be manufactured in India but not by state-owned HAL.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

AIN Blog: Tiny Drone Does It Again

How high is the risk of a tiny drone flying in Washington, D.C. airspace?
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Safety

Wyvern Endorses EVAS Cockpit Smoke-displacement Unit

VisionSafe Emergency Vision Assurance System recommended by Wyvern for cockpit smoke emergencies
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Honeywell Technology Features Strongly in New Jets at EBACE

Honeywell’s EBACE exhibit features its latest cabin and cockpit technology.
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FBOs

Meridian Adds FBO in California, Expands in New York

Meridian is building a new FBO at Hayward Executive Airport near San Francisco and is expanding its Teterboro headquarters.
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FBOs

Nexus Expands European Operations Support Network

Nexus has opened a new office in Vienna
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ATC

European Commission Struggles To Promote EGNOS Acceptance

Europe’s navigation satellite agency offering monetary incentives to airports and airlines
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Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Goes Global with ExecuJet Acquisition

Luxaviation today acquired ExecuJet Aviation, almost tripling the size of its group.
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FBOs

New Bali FBO Begins Operations

ExecuJet Indonesia has begun operations at a purpose-built 32,000-sq-ft FBO terminal at Bali International Airport.
Rotorcraft

Erickson Posts Huge Loss

The company attributed the $75 million loss to a one-time impairment-of-goodwill charge of $49.8 million.
FBOs

South Korean FBO and U.S. Casino Operator Sign Agreement

The companies are planning a casino-resort attached to an FBO.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Awards New Duats Contract To Lockheed Martin, CSC

Lockheed Martin takes on services formerly provided by Data Transformation (DTC).

African Bizav Advocacy Faces Uphill Climb

Region's bizjet fleet stood at 507 at end of 2014.
Aircraft

AirTanker Explores Alternative Leases for Refueling Fleet

Provider of tankers to UK Royal Air Force has placed only one A330 with an airline to date.
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Aircraft

Global 5000/6000 Output Cut To Affect 1,750 Workers

Aviation analyst Rollie Vincent predicts Global 5000 and 6000 production will drop from the current 80 per year to about 55 next year.

European Bizav Event Set for Strong Showing in 15th Year

Annual European business aviation show set to open in Geneva, Switzerland on Tuesday, May 19.
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Training and Workforce

Atlantic Rolls out New Training Program

The Atlantic Certified Employee program will address aircraft towing and fueling practices, along with fuel quality control.