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Swissport Expands Its Private Aviation Handling in Germany

The company opened another FBO under its PrivatPort brand.

New FBO, New Ownership at Idaho Resort Gateway

Granite Aviation opened at Sandpoint Airport.

Jet Aviation Lands in Vienna

Jet Aviation Vienna offers FBO and MRO services.

Sheltair To Expand at Florida Location

The company will begin construction on the five-acre expansion project by year-end and expects to complete it by next spring.
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EASA Approval Granted for Sandel HeliTaws

The company’s entire product line is now FAA and EASA certified.

Avidyne Adds ADS-B in Receiver

The MLB100 delivers ADS-B traffic and free Flight Information System-Broadcast weather to compatible Avidyne displays.
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Bell 525 First Flight Planned for Next Year

First flight has slipped slightly to the right.

Russian Helicopters Involved in Drafting of Russia-China Aviation Agreement

The countries are working together to design, produce and certify a helicopter for export.

Airbus Helicopters Delivers China’s First Fully Equipped Air Ambulance

The order is the first of two for a subsidiary of the Beijing Red Cross Foundation.

Baldwin Unveils SMS for Air Medical Transport

The SMSTransport program covers safety issues and concerns.

Ruag Aviation Offers AS350 Ecureuil/AStar Upgrade

Cockpit refresh center on Garmin G500H avionics.

AgustaWestland Asks for 30-minute AEO on AW189

Airframer seeks FAA approval of a special condition for the new super-medium twin.

AMTC Recognizes Life Link III

Edward Eroe of the Minneapolis firm is the air medical program director of the year.

FlightSafety Soldiers On in Wake of Wichita Accident

Crash caused training for Cessna Caravan and some Citation models to be suspended at Wichita Cessna Pilot Learning Center.
Airports

Measure Granting Voters Approval of SMO Redevelopment Fails

City officials may have final say on the future of Santa Monica Airport.
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Jet Membership Firm To Fly GIVs on NYC-LA Route

ClipperJet Services is launching member flights between Los Angeles and New York City in Gulfstream IVs.

Strong Dollar Weighs on Embraer’s 3Q Income

Embraer pegs the bulk of its revenues to the dollar, but costs are pegged to the Brazilian real.

Australia Safety Board Identifies Top Aviation Concerns

Aviation safety priorities include data input errors, non-controlled airport operations, approaches and underreporting of accident/incidents.

EASA Prompts Controversy with Single-engine Helo Rule

Paris heliport under major threat, French operators say, while Swiss reject rule.

Gulfstream Elevates Mark Kohler to V-p for Advanced Aircraft Programs

He is now responsible for the development, certification and entry into service of the G500 and G600.

Macau Bizav Show Opens with Aircraft Interior Showcase

Event features 17 midsize to large-cabin jets on static display and 20 exhibitors.

Guardian Jet To Exclusively Market Refurbished Cessna Citation X Elite

Under the Elite program, legacy Citation Xs go through a complete refurbishment and systems update.

Thales, CareFlight Partner on AW139 Training Center

In 2016, a level-D flight simulator will thus be operating at CareFlight Group’s aeromedical training academy at Brisbane airport.

Gulfstream Is Launch Customer for Avionica Data Concenrator

Box is now standard equipment on the Gulfstream G650.

Amac Nearing Completion of Two Large Projects

A Boeing 747-8 and an ACJ319 are nearly done.

Globals Get Special-mission Treatment at Flying Colours

Induction of the first aircraft is planned for next year.

Teague, Nike Partnering on Interior for Sports Teams

The ‘Athlete’s Plane’ is intended to reduce the toll air travel takes on traveling sports teams.
Aircraft

Navy Seeks Industry Ideas for Triton Sense and Avoid Radar

The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command released a request for information on sense-and-avoid radar solutions for the MQ-4C Triton on November 3.
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Maintenance and Modifications

USAIG Offers ‘Never Events’ Maintenance Tech Program

Collaborative training is focused on six of the most costly and avoidable events in aviation maintenance.

Lufthansa Technik Fly Away Kit Keeps Spares On Board

The kit provides for maintenance at remote fields.
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