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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Adds Mobile Response Truck in New England

Bombardier Business Aircraft has positioned a mobile response team truck in New England, enhancing its aircraft maintenance reach and respose in the region
Airlines

Government Shutdown Disrupts Service Launch at Paine Field

Federal Aviation Administration furloughs have forced Alaska Airlines to delay the launch of service to the Seattle-area reliever airport.
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Aircraft

Aircraft Brokers Group Progresses on Transformation

IADA's latest step includes launch of new website featuring business aircraft for sale by its members.

Western LLC Joins Hangar Development Group

As part of the new American Corporate Airport Partners, the hangar developer looks to establish a new paradigm in airport hangar project construction.
Maintenance and Modifications

Atlas Adds Honeywell HTF7500, APUs to Service Approvals

The German MRO can service Honeywell engines and/or APUs on a range of Citations, along with the Embraer Legacy 450 and 500.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Kicks Off Full Customer Support Event Lineup

More than a dozen events are planned to to provide comprehensive outreach to its customer base.
Airports

Groups Unite To Defend Brazil’s Largest Bizav Airport

Brazilian aviation associations have forged a unified front to fight the new governor's proposal to close São Paulo Campo de Marte Airport.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Ukraine and Turkey Deepen Defense Cooperation through UAVs and Transports

The recent deal to supply Bayraktar TB2 UAVs to Ukraine brings with it further cooperation with Turkey, which also includes transport aircraft development.
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Safety

Drones Stop Approaches at Newark

A pair of drones were detected Tuesday night in the approach path for Newark Liberty Airport at 3,500 feet.
Maintenance and Modifications

MROs Look To High Schools To Alleviate Mx Tech Shortage

MRO owners and executives think raising awareness of the shortage outside aviation will be a big help in replenishing the A&P pipeline.
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Airlines

EasyJet Calls Itself ‘Very Well Prepared’ for Brexit

Contingency measures include registering 130 aircraft in Austria and building a pool of spare parts in the EU.
FBOs

Weston Opens New UK FBO

The company now has four bases throughout the UK and Ireland.
Safety

Shutdown Shutters Many U.S. Aviation Safety Activities

Airworthiness directives, ASAP programs, and accident investigations are among activities that have stalled under shutdown.
Aircraft

Amstat Launches Salesforce-compatible App for Bizav

Amstat says its new app will increase productivity for business aviation sales professionals.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Boosts Falcon Support in Davos for WEF

To serve Falcon crews flying into Davos for the WEF, Dassault has reinforced its support teams at Zurich International and St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airports.
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Charter & Fractional

MemberJets Taps Prime Jet for Florida Route

Colorado-based Prime Jet is the latest charter operator to join MemberJets per seat marketplace.

On Air Dining's New Menu Features Locally Sourced Foods

London aircraft caterer On Air Dining has launched a “farm to flight” initiative with a new menu featuring locally sourced meats, seafood, and vegetables.
Regulations and Government

Canada To Require Drone Registration, Pilot License

Transport Canada has issued new rules require that drone pilots to register their aircraft and obtain a pilot certificate by June 1.
Aircraft

KAI Developing Smarter FA-50 Golden Eagle

KAI's T-50 trainer/FA-50 light fighter has achieved some success in Southeast Asia, and the company hopes to increase that with more capable variants
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Aircraft

Aeroflot 737 Lands Safely after Hijacking Attempt

A passenger aboard the flight ordered pilots to divert to Afghanistan.
Rotorcraft

Bell's Singapore Center Gets Chinese Nod

China approval covers MRO work on the Bell 206, 407, and 429
Rotorcraft

Dispelling Common Misconceptions on Vortex Ring

Canada's helicopter training manual distinguishes between vortex ring and other situations.
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Charter & Fractional

KlasJet Adding Three VIP B737-500s to Fleet

The additions join a KlasJet fleet currently comprising a Hawker 800XP, Bombardier CRJ200, Bombardier Challenger 850, and a Boeing 737-500.
FBOs

Global Trek To Expand, Opening FBO in Wales

Already a service provider at Belfast International Airport, Global Trek Aviation will open its second location at Cardiff International Airport in April.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Employees Looted Drone Maker DJI in $150M Fraud

World's largest maker of recreational drones promises tighter controls in wake of financial scandal.
Aircraft

Private Jet Movements at Davos Could Top 1,500

Heavy jets seem to be the preferred aircraft at World Economic Forum, led by Gulfstream GVs, Bombardier Global Expresses.
Aircraft

Report: Gulfstream, IAI Eye Next Generation of G280

IAI apparently has signed off on the project and committed $80 million to it, matching a Gulfstream investment.
Regulations and Government

IATA Rebukes India on CORSIA Snub

De Juniac expressed "surprise" at the Indian government’s refusal to join the carbon offsetting and reporting initiative.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Aviation To Buy Luxaviation’s ExecuJet MROs

Luxaviation is divesting the global business aircraft maintenance activities of its ExecuJet subsidiary to Dassault Aviation for an undisclosed amount.
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Airlines

African Countries Set To Relaunch National Carriers

International aviation officials urge that the private sector control the state-owned airlines’ operations.