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Acquisition Extends Part 135 Operator's Global Reach

The acquisition of Sky Night gives Flyexclusive Gulfstream aircraft and access to international destinations.
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Aircraft

Aeroflot Inducts A350 While Pledging to Take Indigenous Jets

The Russian flag carrier has become the first airline in Eastern Europe to fly the A350.
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Airlines

Coronavirus Spread Becomes a Global Crisis for Airlines

The Covid-19 outbreak has prompted a decision by Lufthansa to cut capacity in half in the coming weeks.
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AINsight: Information Overload

Being able to anticipate preowned bizjet market moves is the key to staying ahead, and having the right partner to give intelligent guidance is critical.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Beefs Up Its AOG Teams

The MRO provider's teams are based at Duncan's primary facilities in Lincoln, Nebraska; Battle Creek, Michigan; and Provo, Utah.
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Aero Friedrichshafen Postponed Amid Virus Effects

The postponed Aero Friedrichshafen show in April is set to be rescheduled at a later date.
Regulations and Government

BBGA Focuses on Sustainability, Illegal Charter, Brexit

The BBGA went ahead with its event with hot topics on the agenda, against a backdrop of the coronavirus, which that morning put paid to Flybe.
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Rotorcraft

Leonardo In the Eye of Italy's COVID-19 Outbreak

Leonardo has suspended all international and domestic travel in the wake of the Covid-19 virus’s impact on Italy.

WAI Study Underscores Gender Gap in Aviation Workforce

The WAI women in the aviation workforce study found passion for aviation a top influencer, while "good ole boy" perception a hindrance.
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Opening of 2020 Conference Begins New Chapter for WAI

Allison McKay cut the ribbon to open the annual event for the first time as WAI CEO. McKay,
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Sustainability and Environment

Dutch Government Targets SAF Blending Mandate by 2023

The Netherlands remains committed to imposing a mandate to blend lower-carbon sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with jet-A from 2023.
Maintenance and Modifications

ACI Jet Establishes Bombardier Parts Depot

The parts inventory and depot will serve Bombardier Global and Challenger owners and operators.
Regulations and Government

Pilot Allegedly Flying DUI Scheduled for Arraignment

Pilot Ryan Dashiell, who was arrested on DUI charges after crash landing a Cessna Citation 550 last year, has been scheduled for arraignment on April 15.
Airports

Wichita Airport Begins $21.8M Runway Rehab Project

The project also calls for re-designation of Wichita Eisenhower National Airport's three runways because of magnetic declination.

Managing Aircraft in the New Decade

An Evolution in Owner-Manager Relationships
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Regulations and Government

NTSB, Safety Experts ID Charter Safety Issues

Lack of information and caliber of candidates present stumbling blocks to further improve safety, speakers said.
Aircraft

Air USA Buys Former RAAF Hornets

The civilian-contracted adversary fleet in the U.S. will gain a considerable boost with the delivery of highly-capable legacy Hornets from Australia.
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FBOs

Nashville Airport Begins To Pick Up the Pieces

In the wake of a powerful tornado that sliced through Nashville's Joh C. Tune Airport, officials there continue to sift through the wreckage.
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Airlines

UK Regional Airline Flybe Ceases Operations

The CEOs of Europe largest airlines forecast the coronavirus crisis will lead to more bankruptcies and speed consolidation.
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Rotorcraft

Gama Aviation Springboards into Heli Special Missions World

On the day it announced the sale of its US Air business to Wheels Up, Gama Aviation spelled out its helicopter ambitions in Europe.
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Aircraft

Israel Approved for KC-46, but USAF Problems Persist

Israel is now cleared to begin negotiations over the purchase of the still-troubled KC-46A tanker.
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WAI, ERAU Join Efforts on Girls Aviation Course

Rolled out this week by WAI and ERAU, the free, online course will be open to girls ages 8-17 and provide a glimpse into aviation and aerospace.

FAA Steps Up Illegal Charter Clampdown

Key FAA official Tells Air Charter Safety Foundation symposium that FSDO managers throughout the U.S. are discussing illegal charter.

Luxury Hangar Campus Planned Near Houston

Sky Harbour Group is developing a campus of private hangars for business aircraft based at Sugar Land Regional Airport in Texas.

Analysts Consider Bombardier As Standalone Bizjet OEM

Bombardier's biggest test as a lone business jet manufacturer will be during the next downturn, analysts said.
Aircraft

Embraer Sees Requests for Delivery Deferments Due to Virus

The European Commission has now set a June 23 deadline for its in-depth probe of Embraer’s proposed joint venture with Boeing.
Avionics

Bombardier Adds Gogo Avance L5 Retrofit for Learjets

Bombardier Aviation is making its Gogo Avance L5 connectivity solution for new Learjet 70/75s available for retrofit on in-service Learjet 40/45/70/75s.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

EAA to FAA: Remote ID Rule Threatens Model Flying

EAA said the FAA’s proposed rule for UAS aircraft to have remote ID is an “overreaching answer” to integrating UAS aircraft into national airspace.
Rotorcraft

Boeing’s FARA Contender Finally Emerges

Boeing’s FARA bid is based on a relatively conventional helicopter layout, albeit with a pusher propeller for high-speed performance.
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FBOs

World Fuel Completes $170M UVair Acquisition

Miami-based World Fuel Services has completed its $170 million acquisition of the UVair fuel business from Universal Weather and Aviation.
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