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Regulations and Government

EASA Proposes Requirements for Tire Pressure Monitoring

Proposed EASA changes to CS-25 certification regulations would ensure no tire is below its minimum serviceable inflation pressure during operation.
Charter & Fractional

Tradewind Aviation Adding Newport Shuttle Service

Tradewind will offer service between New York and Newport, Rhode Island aboard its fleet of PC-12 turboprop singles.

GKN Caps 2019 with Stronger Sales, New Bizav Contracts

GKN Aerospace saw sales increase 7 percent in 2019 and received a boost in its business aviation business with new contracts from Gulfstream, Aerion.

WAI Draws Record 4,500 Attendees, $831k in Scholarships

Undeterred by Covid-19 travel limits, WAI's conference remained a strong draw with sold-out exhibit space, leading aerospace women, and 151 scholarships.
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Airlines

Saudi Arabia Severely Curtails Travel Through Its Airports

Middle East airlines have announced updated fee waiver policies to help passengers plan around the coronavirus disruption.
Rotorcraft

Bristow Partners With Schiebel for UK SAR

Helicopter operator Bristow has partnered with Schiebel to conduct the first trial in the UK of unmanned aircraft for maritime and land search and rescue.

Updated 'Bear' Provides First Intercept for the F-35

A long-distance flight by two Russian Navy “Bears” was intercepted and escorted by Norwegian and UK fighters, including F-35s for the first time.
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Safety

Sino Jet Measures the Impact of COVID-19

The operator is seeing some benefits from the restrictions on airline travel.
Charter & Fractional

Part 135 Trade Group Notes Growth Since Launch

The Fly Louie Alliance, which looks to bring economies of scale to the fragmented private charter market, has seen growth since its launch last fall.
FBOs

Sheltair Opens New Florida FBO

Florida-based aviation services provider Sheltair has opened its new FBO in the recently completed main terminal building at Ocala International Airport.
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Accidents

NBAA's SDC 2020 Is a Go

NBAA's annual Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference (SDC) will take place on schedule this week in Charlotte, N.C.
Aircraft

JetNet To Demonstrate New Salesforce App at NBAA S&D

The new app works directly with the Salesforce platform and JetNet's proprietary market intelligence.
FBOs

Paragon Adds Nine Ross FBO Locations

The join three other Ross Aviation FBOs already in The Paragon Network.
Aircraft

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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