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FAA Bans U.S. Carriers From Overflying Iraq

The latest Notam succeeds succeeds the agency’s earlier guidance, which prohibited flights over Iraq at or below 30,000 feet.

Etihad To Acquire 49-Percent Share of Alitalia

The “transaction implementation agreement,” which the airlines valued a €1.76 billion ($2.35 billion), is intended to restore the airline to profitability.
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Airline War Risk Insurance Premiums To Sky Rocket

Airlines face a tripling of war-risk insurance premiums after recent events, including the shooting down of MH17 in Ukraine.
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Charter & Fractional

European Air Charter Basks in Summer Vacation Boom

Fluctuations in Avinode’s pricing index were more moderate.

Dubai Int’l Reopens to Bizav Following Runway Rehab

Business aircraft traffic welcomed back to facility after project’s completion.
Rotorcraft

FAA Plans To Revisit Rotorcraft Certification Standards

Commenters indicated a substantial interest in revising and restructuring the certification standards, prompting the FAA review.

Signature Acquires Scottsdale FBO in Landmark Deal

The 11-year-old facility includes a 12,000-sq-ft terminal and 145,000-sq-ft hangar.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets, FlightSafety Gain in First-half 2014

NetJets accounted for nearly a third of Berkshire’s $507 million revenue increase in its service businesses division.

BBA Aviation CEO Notes 15 Months of Growth in U.S. Bizav Flying

Pryce is predicting continued recovery in the North American market in the second half.

FlightSafety Fields Third Gulfstream G650 Simulator

First two Gulfstream G650 simulators are in service at FlightSafety’s learning center in Savannah, Ga.

Bob Hoover, Bill de Decker To Receive NBAA Lifetime Achievement Awards

The awards will be presented in October at the 2014 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Orlando, Fla.
Charter & Fractional

Fleet, Jet Card Sales Climb at Delta Private Jets

Company recently signed agreements for five new aircraft that are entering the fleet through new Ownership Assist program.

Elbit Delivers Big New Display for F-16 Upgrade

Replacing old electro-mechanical instruments, the new display improves the presentation of data and reduces pilot workload.
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Egypt, Brazil Boost C295 Order Book for Airbus

Company inked deals for 11 more of the transports, on which winglets will soon be an option.
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Aircraft

Britten-Norman Touts Defender 4000 for ISR Role

BN-2 Islander and Defender twin turboprops could provide an affordable and entry-level ISR option, says their manufacturer.
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Metro’s Helicopter Flight Training Center Gaining Altitude

Company seeks to offer inexpensive training for operators that might not otherwise use sims.

New International Arrivals Facility Planned for Ohio Airport

Lane Aviation is funding construction of a customs facility dedicated to general aviation.

Landmark Debuts New Paris FBO

The new facility is more spacious and offers additional amenities, says the company.
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Louisiana FBO Gets New Owner

Freeman Aviation now operates the lone FBO at Lake Charles Regional Airport.

AviatMall Opens in North Carolina

The company was awarded a five-year lease through an RFP process to occupy the 13-acre former Aero Services facility.

New Embraer Phenom 100E: Surer Stops, More Comfortable Cabin

Deliveries have begun for the upgraded version of Embraer’s entry-level light jet.
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AirPooler Puts Ride-sharing System On Hold While Clarifying FAA Standpoint

The AirPooler ride-sharing system is waiting for FAA input before re-opening its service to passengers who want to share expenses on GA flights.
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Rotorcraft

Elbit Launches Wearable HUD

Equipment maker sees offshore operators as a key market for the device.
Regulations and Government

Isle of Man Feels Established as Bizav Registry of Choice

The Isle of Man continues to set the pace as an offshore registry for business aircraft, with a fluid array of advantages.
Charter & Fractional

Sentient Jet Celebrating 15th Anniversary

The jet card pioneer has 4,000 jet cardholders and sold 32,000 charter hours last year.
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Signature Expands Its Network Options

Three facilities–two in the U.S. and one in Canada–joined the company’s network.

Deer Jet Opens Another FBO in China

The facility will handle only Deer Jet flights until its official opening next May.

Sun Valley Aviation Opens at Valley International Airport

The facility is now the second FBO at the Texas airport.