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Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Expands at Zurich, Adds Four Jets in Europe

Luxaviation Group has added a new hangar at its ExecuJet Zurich facility, which more than triples its capacity at the Swiss airport.
Charter & Fractional

Aeroméxico Launches Private Jet Partnership

Mexico's flag carrier airline, has established private jet service with Mexican private jet operator Aerolíneas Ejecutivas, and Delta Private Jets.
Airlines

EC Puts Aviation’s Negative Environmental Impact at €33 Billion

IATA calls for governmental support in sustainable fuels and CORSIA to help "decarbonize" the industry .
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Acquires Charter Operator TMC

Wheels Up has acquired Travel Management Company (TMC), an Elkhart, Indiana-based wholesale jet charter operator with a fleet of 26 Hawker 400XPs.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

S-70 Makes Debut Flight as NAPO Offers Reassurances on Su-34

Sukhoi’s S-70 UCAV flew for the first time recently and should the government order the type, production of it could replace that of the Su-34 fighter.
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KAI Secures Thai T-50 Upgrades

The Royal Thai Air Force is upgrading its T-50TH fleet to an enhanced standard to take over the role carried out by the aging L-39 Albatros
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NetJets: Behind the Fractional-share Curtain

A recent tour provided a look at the fractional giant as NetJets owners experience it.
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Accidents

Accidents: June 2019

Preliminary and final reports
Security

Are Your Safety Messages Getting Through to Your Employees?

Simply "sending an email" is usually not nearly enough to ensure vital safety information is received - and acted on.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bombardier’s Nuage Chaise is a Credenza, Bench, and Chaise Lounge in One

Bombardier’s Nuage Chaise is a Credenza, Bench, and Chaise Lounge in One
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Accidents

IATA Stresses Need For Harmony on Max Certification

The two recent fatal Boeing 737 Max accidents damaged the industry’s safety reputation, according to IATA DG Alexandre de Juniac.
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Airlines

IATA Downgrades Airlines’ Net Profit Outlook for 2019

The industry association blames rising costs and trade tensions for the likely fall in airline profitability.
Engines

Trent 1000 Fix Ranks as Top Priority for Rolls-Royce

Premature blade deterioration cost the UK engine maker some $540 million last year.
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FBOs

CAA Adds Nine New Locations to Network

The new facilities span the U.S. from Massachusetts to Hawaii.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Inmarsat, Airbus Plan Next Satellites for Jet ConneX

Airbus Defence & Space will provide the new satellite fleet, GX7, 8, and 9, which will be optimized for real-time mobility.
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Launches Days-based G650 Frax Program

Flexjet's new days-based shared-ownership program for the Gulfstream G650 is aimed at high-utilization, large-cabin business jet customers.
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Aircraft

Collins Reaches 1,000 A320neo Nacelles, Eyes Ramp Up

Production is now three a day and set to go to three and one-half per day by early next year.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky In Final Phase of ATG Network Deployment

SmartSky Networks has begun the final site completion phase of its air-to-ground (ATG) 4G LTE data network for business and commercial aviation.

Leading Edge Aviation Solutions Helps Clients Find the Right Business Aircraft

Our roots have been in business aviation since there has been business aviation.
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Aircraft

CSALP Becomes Airbus Canada On June 1

The name of the Airbus-Bombardier-Investissement Quebec partnership now reflects the European manufacturer’s controlling stake.
Accidents

Discourse Turns Divisive as SSJ100 Crash Probe Nears End

Hundreds of thousands in Russia sign a petition to ground the Superjet fleet.
Safety

Canada's Owner-flown Accident Record Worse Last Year

Business airplanes suffered eight accidents resulting in one fatality last year, versus just one accident and no fatalities in 2017.

Guardian Flight Expands Reach in Arizona with Sunrise

The acquisition provides Guardian Flight with nine locations in Arizona.
Accidents

Back-to-back Citation Fatals Under Investigation

NTSB is in early stages of separate investigations into nearly back-to-back, but seemingly unrelated, fatal Cessna Citation accidents that killed three.

Poland’s Defense Procurement May End Up Only Half Complete

As the first line of defense against Russian aggression, Poland's military forces play a pivotal role

Sixth-gen Fighters Make Conceptual Debut

'Air Superiority 2030' study leads to artists' impressions of the next generation of fighters
FBOs

Jet Aviation Riyadh To Move to Larger Facility

Jet Aviation is relocating to a new and larger facility at Riyadh Airport’s private aviation terminal, which is expected to be operational by year-end.
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FBOs

Chantilly Air Breaks Ground on New D.C.-area FBO

The company, long a presence at Manassas Regional Airport, will add full FBO services to its offerings starting early next year.
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Citi Reiterates 'Cautious Optimism' for Bizjet Market

Despite macro factors, Citi Research is cautiously optimistic about the bizjet market, citing stabilized pricing/values and new products driving demand.
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Regulations and Government

Mexico-bound Business Aircraft See Rise in Ramp Checks

Foreign registered aircraft, particularly those from the U.S., are likely to face inspection on arrival.