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Dubai Executive Office Waives Fees To Spur Bizav

The change addresses operators' concerns about flat bizav growth in the last few years.
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Airlines

Oneworld to Induct Royal Air Maroc as Full Member

Alliance partners welcome RAM as a member-elect while Qatar Airways issues remain unresolved.
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Rotorcraft

Waypoint Bankruptcy Fuels Continuing Helicopter Glut

Helicopter lessor Waypoint filed bankruptcy after pursuing expansion in a down market.
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Training and Workforce

APS Boasts All Master CFI-A Instructor Staff

All of Aviation Performance Solutions’ upset recovery training instructors in the U.S. are now Master Certified Flight Instructors.
Aircraft

Gulfstream G500, G600 Debutants To Shine at MEBAA

The new Gulfstream G500 and G600 will make their debut at MEBAA 2018, which runs from December 10 to 12 in Dubai.
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FBOs

South Dakota FBO Gets New Owner, New Name

Skyways, the lone FBO at South Dakota’s Huron Regional Airport, has been sold and renamed Fly Jet Center.
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Airlines

UK Moves against Ryanair for Pax Compensation Violations

British CAA disagrees with the airline that strikes over the summer constituted “extraordinary circumstances.”
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Maintenance and Modifications

Airplus Maintenance Upgrades Phenom 300 for ADS-B

The upgrade, completed ahead of schedule, was the first for Airplus Maintenance on a Phenom 300.
Maintenance and Modifications

Russian Helicopters To Certify Egyptian MRO Center

Developed in partnership with the Helwan Factory for Developed Industries, the facility is currently performing its first pilot Mi-8 and Mi-17 overhauls.
ATC

Singapore Responds to Malaysian Claims over Airspace

Malaysia plans to reclaim control of airspace over Jahor state starting in 2019.
Maintenance and Modifications

Van Horn LongRanger Blades Receive Brazil, Canada Nods

Brazilian and Canadian approval followed U.S. FAA STC in August.
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Aircraft

Airbus and Lockheed Martin Team To Pursue U.S. Tanker Opportunities

Seven years after losing the re-competed KC-X program to Boeing, Airbus has returned to the U.S. tanker marketplace in a partnership with Lockheed Martin.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

NYPD Launches Drone Force

New York's police department will operate a fleet of 14 drones.
Charter & Fractional

Vertis Aviation Says Long-range Charter Booming

Swiss “charter architect” has added a second BBJ to take its fleet to six long-range aircraft.
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Charter & Fractional

New SPA CEO Conducts Rationalization Exercise

Lack of facilities in the Kingdom is discouraging aircraft ownership, while airlines offering premium services also weakens bizav.
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Charter & Fractional

DC Aviation Takes Steady Approach to DWC Growth

Early mover at DWC is optimistic that more robust growth is on the horizon, as it steadily builds its capacity and customer base.
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FBOs

Jetex Plans To Stay Ahead with Continued Expansion

Fast-growing FBO operator has no lack of ambition and sees many more opportunities worldwide.
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Aircraft

Empire Aviation Group Focuses on India

Developing its business in India is a priority for the Dubai-based aircraft management company.
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Liberty Hall Builds on Aerospace Portfolio with APG

APG is Liberty Hall's fifth major investment and first involving software services.

Honeywell GoDirect Flight Planning

Introducing a from-the-engine-up application that makes creating even the most complex domestic or international flight plans simple.
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ATC

ADS-B Out Deadline Looms for Some PBN Routes in India

ADS-B Out will be required for aircraft flying certain performance-based navigation (PBN) routes in Indian airspace above FL290, starting Jan. 1, 2019.
Airlines

Russia Wants Western-built Aircraft on RA-Registry

A new rule would end the standard practice of Russian operators registering their Airbus and Boeing fleets in Ireland and Bermuda.
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Rotorcraft

Sacramento Flying First Police Bell 505

Bell has delivered the first law-enforcement configured 505 light single.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Direct Tapped as Leading Supplier for Jet ConneX

Satcom Direct's new top supplier designation for Inmarsat Jet Connex allows it to provide this high-speed data service directly to the bizav community.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Shifts Key Leaders in AIR, UAS as Baker Retires

Earl Lawrence is new head of the Aircraft Certification Service while Jay Merkle leaders UAS Integration.
Regulations and Government

Graves Takes Leadership Role on House T&I Committee

A pilot, Graves has worked closely with the GA community on numerous issues but also was at loggerheads with leaders over ATC reorganization.

Waguespack Joins NATA as Vice President

As an industry veteran, he was heavily involved in the association's committees.
Airlines

Pakistan Airlines Struggles To Overcome Structural Obstacles

Pakistan's flag carrier continues to feel hampered by Emirates' unfettered access to Karachi.
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Airlines

African Airlines Complain of Safety Misperceptions

CEOs cite no jet hull loses on the continent in two consecutive years as evidence of improvement.
Aircraft

KC-46 Completes Phase II Receiver Trials as First Delivery Looms

Despite the first delivery being delayed again, the Boeing KC-46 maintained its approval momentum with the completion of more receiver tests.
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