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FBOs

Million Air Buys Rival San Juan FBO

The purchase of Signature Flight Support's facility by Million Air San Juan leaves it as the lone FBO at Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport.
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Regulations and Government

U.S. Customs Retires Last of Its Cessna Citation 550s

The Cessna Citation 550, the only jet aircraft ever operated by the U.S. CBP, reaches the end of the line after more than four decades of service.
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ATC

Canada Delays ADS-B Out Mandate

Scheduled to take effect in 2021, Canada has shelved its ADS-B Out performance requirements, citing concerns from stakeholders and industry.
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Rotorcraft

Abu Dhabi Aviation To Add Five More Leonardos to Fleet

The order will increase the Abu Dhabi Aviation AW139 fleet, as well as add a new type, the AW169.
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Airlines

Lufthansa Prioritizes Commercial Partnership with Alitalia over Shareholding

Italy’s government set November 21 as new deadline to receive a binding bid for its troubled flag carrier.
Regulations and Government

House Bill To Permit Govt. Promotion of Aviation Jobs

Introduced by House aviation subcommittee chair Rick Larsen, H.R.5118 would enable DOT to use variety of means to promote transportation jobs.
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Opens Bigger European Parts Warehouse

The expanded warehouse in Dusseldorf, Germany is 22,000 sq ft.
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Regulations and Government

Stopgap Ex-Im Measure Likely with Long Term in Limbo

The House passed a 10-year Ex-Im Bank reauthorization, but the Senate has shown no appetite to move forward with it.
Aircraft

Boeing Inks Dreamliner Deal with Ghana

The Ghanaian government plans to launch a new airline next year with 787-9s.
Aircraft

Airbus Keeps Active in Dubai Orders Chase

The European manufacturer signs Air Senegal for A220s and Flynas for A321XLRs.
Aircraft

Boeing Sees Max Gaining More Order Traction in Dubai

Air Astana has signed an LOI covering 30 Boeing 737 Max 8s.
Sustainability and Environment

GDC Technics, APC Win USAF Demo Contract for C-130J, C-5 Wingtips

GDC Technics and Aircraft Performance Co. (APC) have been awarded a demonstration contract for an advanced technology wingtip solution from the USAF.
Aircraft

Air Cruise Operator Selects VIP-outfitted A321LR

Seattle-based TCS World Travel will be introducing a VIP-outfitted Airbus A321LR for its “air cruising” world tour business.
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Aircraft

Empire Launches Aircraft Management Services in Egypt

Empire Aviation's new management services and CAMO program helps it improve quality and auditing of customer aircraft.
FBOs

Jet Aviation Plans 1Q Move To Upgraded Riyadh FBO

Jet Aviation expects to move into its new and larger facility at the shared FBO terminal at Riyadh King Khalid International Airport in the New Year.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

China Shows Armed Rotary-wing UAS

The U8EW UAS can be employed for a range of battlefield missions, including reconnaissance and precision attack.
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Aircraft

Vision Systems Electronic Dimmable Windows on Display

Suspended particle device smart glass dimmable windows provide infinite variable shading and instant response time.
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Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Service Expands U.S. HQ

The UK-based global charter broker has more than doubled its New York office space to 20,000 sq ft.
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Charter & Fractional

Group Seeks To Unite Independent Charter Operators

Fly Louie seeks to bring economies of scale to the more than 2,000 independent private charter operators in the U.S.
Sustainability and Environment

Bizjets Become Target of Extinction Rebellion Protest

Extreme Rebellion blocked private jets on November 16 in Geneva as a "non-violent civil disobedience" environmental demonstration.
FBOs

Jet Aviation Opens New VNY FBO

The newest of Jet Aviation's more than 30 FBOs worldwide, its permanent Van Nuys location, is now open.
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Training and Workforce

New JSfirm Feature Asks: How Well Do You Know Your Job?

Aviation job platform JSfirm unveils Skill Check feature on website.
Accidents

2018 GA Fatal Accidents Increase; Air Taxis Decline

NTSB reports that the number of fatalities from civil aviation accidents increased from 347 in 2017 to 393 in 2018,
Charter & Fractional

Argus: U.S. Bizav Flying Flat in October

Overall business aircraft activity increased only by 0.5 percent in October, according to Argus' TraqPak report.

Bollore Signs with CFM Aircraft Engine Support South Asia

Bollore Logistics signed a contract for engine transportation, including customs clearance documentation, with CFM Aircraft Engine Support.
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Aircraft

Boeing Gets Max Redemption from SunExpress

A conversion of options on ten 737 Max 8s marks one of the few bright spots for the beleaguered narrowbody this year.
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Airlines

Collins Clinches FlyBig PaxLink Order

FlyBig is a start-up airline that will benefit from PaxLink enabling reservation management and numerous other functions.
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Charter & Fractional

UAS Registers Busy Six Months as Expo 2020 Looms

UAS has awarded a number of fuel, service, and handling providers around the world for outstanding customer care.
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Aircraft

Airbus Wins $14.4B Narrowbody Order from Air Arabia

Air Arabia placed a firm order for 120 Airbus narrowbodies worth an estimated $14.4 billion on Monday at the Dubai Airshow.
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Aircraft

Air Arabia Neo Deal Caps Dubai’s Order Activity

Airframers collect $32 billion worth of sales during Dubai Air Show’s second day.
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