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Airlines

Citilink to Launch First Indonesia-Cambodia Service in 51 Years

A route beween Jakarta and Phnom Pehn will connect the capital cities for the first time since the start of the Cambodian civil war.
Aircraft

First Rafale Handed Over to Qatar

The Qatar Amiri Air Force has formally accepted its first Dassault Rafale, while training of personnel is being undertaken n France.
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Aircraft

Nomad Gets London City Airport Approval for CJ2/3+

Swiss operator says London City approval opens up new charter opportunities.

NBAA's Schedulers & Dispatchers Celebrates Three Decades

Begun in 1989, the annual conference has expanded from its humble origins in Montvale, N.J., to setting records in San Antonio, Texas.
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Aircraft

Used Bizjet Inventories About To Climb, Says Analyst

Historical trends, ADS-B mandate and changing U.S. economy will pressure pre-owned inventory to rise.
Airlines

Belgian Airspace to Close for Inbound and Outbound Traffic

All flights to and from Belgium will be suspended for 24 hours due to a national strike affecting staffing levels at the ANSP.
Charter & Fractional

MemberJets Launches Per-seat Charter Flight Platform

MemberJets has launched a platform that enables charter brokers and aircraft operators to sell per-seat charter flights.
Rotorcraft

Kopter Plans Mollis, Switzerland Plant Expansion

Kopter Group plans to open its new plant in Switzerland in 2021
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Regulations and Government

ASTM Standardizes Aircraft Landing Calc Terms

The new standard will define 20 terms, some long in use, but others introduced to increase accuracy in landing condition reports.
Airlines

African Commission Pushes Nations to Join Single Market

Sixteen African states have removed all restrictions from air service agreements, but more needs to be done.
ATC

Toronto Pearson To Launch Departure Reservation Program

Airport will sequence operations based on reservations and air traffic flow management restrictions.
Maintenance and Modifications

Western Jet Turns 20, Expands Gulfstream Mx Services

Business aviation services company Western Jet Aviation has expanded its existing full-service Gulfstream maintenance capabilities to include the G650.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

New Honeywell Agreement Broadens Satair's Bizav Reach

Satair signs new distribution agreement for Honeywell's JetWave in-flight WiFi.

NBAA Study Examines Bizav Workforce Issues

Flight departments will need to open their wallets to maintain and attract qualified pilots and maintenance technicians.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Dubai DCAA’s Drone Registry Nears 5,000 Mark

Dubai’s Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) claims to be the global leader in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) oversight.
Airlines

China Airlines Pilot Strike Enters Fifth Day

Negotiators fail to break an impasse over staffing levels and work rules at Taiwan’s flag carrier.
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Aircraft

Russia’s Next-gen A-100 AWACS Begins Acceptance Trials

Russia's follow-on to the A-50 "Mainstay" AWACS platform has entered into acceptance trials, offering vastly expanded capabilities
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Maintenance and Modifications

OEMs, MROs Respond to Mobile Scheduled Mx Demand

Aircraft OEMs and MROs try to balance mobile service demands for AOG with light maintenance service requests.
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Maintenance and Modifications

OEMs, MROs Respond to Mobile Scheduled Mx Demand

Aircraft OEMs and MROs try to balance mobile service demands for AOG with light mx service requests.
Rotorcraft

Bristow Hints At Bankruptcy, Drops Columbia Deal

Bristow Group is assessing its "ability to continue as a going concern" amidst financial reporting "weaknesses."

Collins Aerospace Taking Big Steps into Additive

A centralized team is looking at possibilities for additive manufacturing throughout Collins Aerospace business lines and sees plenty of opportunities.
Aircraft

Embraer Meets E-Jet Delivery Target for 2018

The Brazilian manufacturer ships 90 airliners following busy fourth quarter.
Airlines

Nigeria Revives Plans for a National Carrier

The establishment of a West African MRO hub accompanies plans to launch a Nigerian flag carrier.
Aircraft

Britain’s Aerospace Industry Declines On Brexit Uncertainty

UK aerospace industry production fell in 2018 in spite of record global aircraft deliveries.
Maintenance and Modifications

Falcon Aviation Gets Saudi GACA Nod for UAE MROs

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation has approved Falcon Aviation for business jet and regional aircraft maintenance at its bases in the UAE.
Regulations and Government

House Panel To Spotlight Shutdown's Harm on Aviation

The February 13 hearing was scheduled after House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leaders introduced a bill to shield the FAA from shutdowns.
Aircraft

Global Bizav Utilization Moves Higher in 2018

The gains were driven mostly by charter operations as Part 91 flights edged slightly lower, according to the JSSI Business Aviation Index.
Airports

Customs Comes To Florida's Witham Field

After nearly a decade of planning, the Martin County Airport in Stuart has its own U.S. Customs facility, which can process both airplanes and boats.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Lufthansa Refocuses Drone Efforts

Lufthansa Technik will now lead Lufthansa Group's drone operations.
Avionics

Web Satellite Deliveries Begin

Manufacture of the low-earth-orbit satellites is moving to Florida.