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FSF Calls for Aircraft Monitoring Meeting

Malaysian disappearance spurs talk about better flight tracking.

Spectators Far Removed from Florida UAV Demonstration

As companies and universities flew their fixed- and rotary-wing models, spectators watched on screens installed in a tent nearby.
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International Operations

Operating safely and sanely on the border of chaos

International Operations

Operating safely and sanely on the border of chaos
Aircraft

Airbus Orders for April Dominated by AA Shift

Airbus took orders for 78 airplanes in April, while Boeing collected orders for 70.
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Aircraft

Sikorsky Rolls Out Heavy-lift CH-53K Helicopter

The mostly composite helicopter–dubbed the “King Stallion”–will fly by year-end, with operational service expected in 2019.
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Charter & Fractional

Rising Charter Demand Driven by Light and Midsize Jets

Projected demand in Europe will rise by between 93 and 157 points, with the strongest aircraft category likely to be midsize business jets.
Regulations and Government

U.S. Part 135 Operators Flying To EU Snared by New Law

Authorization is single process for all operators flying to the 28 EU states, EU overseas territories and the four European Free Trade Association states.

Cessna Citation X+ Certification Pending

Flight testing of the super-midsize jet concluded in late April.
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European Business Aviation Flying Continues Climb

There were 52,931 business aviation flights in Europe in March, a 22-percent month-over-month increase and a 2.1-percent year-over-year rise.
Safety

NTSB Wants More Comprehensive Weather Info for Pilots

Recommendations are based on NTSB accident investigations involving aircraft encountering weather conditions.

FlightSafety and Satcom Direct Team on Satcom Training

Curriculum delves into the inner workings of aircraft communications equipment, including how the satellite functions.

BBA Aviation Sees Recovery of Business Aviation in North America

Business and general aviation movements in North America were up 4 percent in the first quarter.
Charter & Fractional

1Q Revenues Soar at NetJets, FlightSafety

NetJets revenues reflected increased sales of fractional aircraft, while FlightSafety’s increase was thanks to increased simulator training activity.

Asian Bizav Group Wraps Up Roadshow

The four workshops advanced the goal of increasing business aviation safety enhancements and developments in Asia.
Charter & Fractional

Elit’Avia Obtains Aircraft Operator Certificate from Malta

Elit’Avia has a fleet of 15 aircraft that serves clients worldwide.

SriLankan Airlines Targets India With One World Connection

SriLankan Airlines is modernising its fleet to carry more feeder traffic in and out of India.
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Iraq F-16 Flies; U.S. Requests More Upgrades

Orders from Iraq and other nations have extended the F-16 production line through 2017.
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Gunship Version of CN-235 Transport Enters Service

The ATK-designed mission package allows the aircraft to undertake a range of gunship and ISR missions.
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Aircraft

Boeing Preaches Discipline as 787-9 Approaches Certification

Boeing's 787-9 has benefitted from what company executives describe as "learnings" from the 787-8 program.
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Aircraft

Sikorsky Lands Contract for U.S. Presidential Helicopter

The VXX will replace the aging fleet of Sikorsky VH-3Ds and VH-60Ns flown by Marine Helicopter Squadron One for presidential and VIP transport.
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Aircraft

BAE, Raytheon Advance Laser Rocket Business

The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon will be fitted on new Royal Jordanian Air Force CASA-235 light gunships.
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Destin Airport Works To Resolve Possible FBO Anti-Trust Violation

Both FBOs at the airport have the same owner.

Hawthorne Global Opens Third FBO

Purpose-built facility at Chicago Executive joins two others in the company’s stable.
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Castle & Cooke Upgrades at VNY

Los Angeles facility undergoes upgrade and gets more ramp space.
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Landmark Adds Northeast FBO

Midlantic Jet Aviation at Atlantic City now part of Landmark.

Chicagoland FBO Completes Renovation

DuPage Airport completes facility upgrade.
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Atlantic Invests in Expansion Projects

Corporate aircraft storage hangar under construction at Los Angeles.