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Airlines

UK CAA Stresses Continuity After Britain’s Exit from EU

Brexit terms remain unclear following the deferral of a UK parliamentary vote.
Safety

AirMap Provides Real-time Geofencing UAS Mobile App

Free feature for DJI drone pilots alerts of unsafe airspace, aircraft conflicts.
Aircraft

Appeals Court Overturns Ruling Blocking Boeing-Embraer Deal

The ruling to grant an appeal by Brazil’s solicitor general came less than a week after the original ruling.
Regulations and Government

GA Leaders Upbeat about Health of Business Aviation

Flight hours are up, inventory is down and 2018 should end strong, NBAA's Bolen says.
Training and Workforce

University Gets FAA BVLOS Waiver for UAS Courses

Kansas State Polytechnic incorporates flying beyond visual line of sight into UAS curriculum.
Maintenance and Modifications

Swiss Firm Wins EASA Part 145 Approval

Bern-based Nomad Aviaiton
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Bizav Flying in Europe Flattens as Charter Drops

Business aircraft flying in Europe has seen a "substantial slowdown," according to the latest data from WingX Advance.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Ikhana Secures FAA Nod for Twin Otter Weight Boost

The approval covers commuter category operations, enabling operators to fly the additional payload without special purpose restrictions.

November U.S. Bizav Activity Sees Slight Decline

Flights in the US, Canada and Caribbean dipped slightly in November compared to the previous year.
Regulations and Government

FAA Proposes Penalty Against Steele for Illegal Charter

The $624,000 penalty is the second to be proposed against Steele Aviation this year.
Airlines

Air Italy Adds U.S. Flights amid New Subsidy Claims

The Italian carrier’s CEO characterizes assertions it has violated Open Skies treaties as "nonsense."
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FBOs

Jet Aviation Reaches IS-BAH Stage 2

At the MEBAA show, the General Dynamics subisidary was awarded certificates for 20 of its global FBOs.
Regulations and Government

FAA Plans Restrictions, ATM Procedures for Super Bowl

A TFR will be in place for Super Bowl Sunday, but air traffic procedures will be implemented in the week surrounding the event.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Macquarie Agrees To Buy Bankrupt Waypoint for $650 Million

Macquarie's acquisition of Waypoint will strengthen its position in the helicopter leasing market.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Flagship Sets Yet Another City-pair Speed Record

Gulfstream's G650ER flies from Teterboro, New Jersey to Dubai in just over 11 hours.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Delivers Pair of 429s to Local Flight Academy

Bell's 429 is set to go into service as a multi-engine trainer with EDIC Horizon International Flight Academy.
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Aircraft

BBJ Intros Newest Bizliner, the BBJ 777X

Boeing's newest BBJ 777X can fly between any two cities anywhere in the world.
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Aircraft

Dassault Sees Beauty in Its Falcons

With the market currently stable, Dassault is confident its 6X will make a great impression when it enters service in 2022.
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Aircraft

Jetex Appointed Exclusive HondaJet Dealer in Middle East

Jetex became an authorized HondaJet dealer in the Middle East on December 9 and sees great promise for the seven-passenger light jet.
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Charter & Fractional

Gama Aviation Targets 2020 for Sharjah BAC Opening

UK-based Gama Aviation has moved fast to establish its Bournemouth maintenance base and is moving towards completion of its Sharjah facility.
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Aircraft

MEBAA Opens Amid High Hopes for Mideast Bizav

MIddle East business aviation awaits fair winds to set it on the path to growth.
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Training and Workforce

CAE Eyes Looming Middle East Pilot Shortage

The Canadian training provider and simulator manufacturer says business aviation pilots have an average age of 49, older than in airlines.
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FBOs

Bahrain International Airshow Firmly Established in Middle East calendar

Bahrain International Airshow Firmly Established in Middle East calendar
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Avionics

Satcom Direct Touts Xperience for Middle East Buyers

After a successful NBAA show, Satcom Direct is bringing SD Xperience to the Middle East market, along with new Intelsat offering and flat antenna.
Aircraft

Haeco Offers Enhanced MRO for ME Operators

China-based MRO touts recent Design Organization Approval and collaboration agreement with high-end design firm for VIP cabins.
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Aircraft

TAG Farnborough Airport Continues to Grow

As a principal gateway to the UK capital, TAG Farnborough Airport is optimized for large business aircraft.
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FBOs

MEBAA Morocco To Return Next Year

Morocco's government is keen to boost business aviation as an economic development driver.
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Rotorcraft

London Biggin Hill Heli-Shuttle Adds an AW139 to Fleet

With the addition of a Leonardo AW139 twin-engine helicopter, London Biggin Hill's Heli-Shuttle service expands its capabilities.
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Aircraft

Saudi Academy Orders 60 Diamond Trainers

Saudi-CAE training center announced last year to take Diamond single- and twin-engine aircraft for flight instruction.
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Aircraft

Nomad Adds Airbus Bizliner to Fleet

Swiss operator Nomad Aviation has added an Airbus to its AOC and made it available for charter.