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Rittenhouse Receives NBAA S&D Leadership Award

Rittenhouse's volunteer activities include service on S&D committee and as 2004 conference chair.
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FBOs

FBO Profile: Summit Aviation (VBT)

Not every FBO can offer paddleboards and kayaks from its own dock, but this Ozarks backcountry gateway can.
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Airlines

ANA To Ink Narrowbody Deals, Take Stake in Philippine Airlines

Japan's largest carrier is moving quickly to fulfill a five-year growth plan.
Aircraft

Learjet Fleet Tops 25 Million Hours with New Intervals

Bombardier extended the maintenance intervals for the powerplants of the Learjet 70 and 75 by 500 hours to 3,500 hours.

NBAA Awards S&D Training Scholarships to 12 People

The scholarships are designed to offer hands-on training opportunities for current and aspiring schedulers and dispatchers.

Argus: Expect More Mild Growth for U.S. Bizav Flying

Business aircraft flight activity in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean increased by a moderate 0.9 percent last year, compared with 4.8 percent in 2017.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Epps Designates Two PC-12 Satellite Support Centers

PrivateSky Aviation Services and St. Barth Executive will provide further support PC-12 support capacity in Florida and the Caribbean.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Drone Roadmap Revealed at Davos

Internationally developed toolkit will assist countries to safely integrate drone operations.
Regulations and Government

FAA Warns of Airspace Restrictions for Super Bowl LIII

CBP will assist in the patrol of the 30-nm restricted airspace for general aviation and drone operations.
Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Sees Global Expansion as It Turns 15

The operator saw its client base double in the UK and operations jump 46 percent in North America.
Aircraft

Kremlin Boosts Funding for MC-21

Western sanctions help drive up costs of the Irkutsk-built narrowbody program to more than triple its original estimate.

Bowles Joins ASTM Board, while ASTM's DeJong Joins GAMA

Bowles will work iwth legeslators and regulators on emerging aviation technologies, while DeJong will strengthen GAMA's expansion into new technologies.

WAI's Bosco To Receive Public Administration Honor

Bosco will be recognized for her significant contributions to aviation organizations, efforts in outreach to underrepresented groups, and recruitment.
Aircraft

Optimism Follows Bumper Year for Preowned Bizjets

CJI event reflects very strong 2018 in pre-owned sales, with 2019 likely to continue the trend.
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Fuel

Swiss Online Fueling Service Expands to North America

Valcora, which launched in 2017 has seen strong global sales growth driven by the ease of its online platform, its VAT expertise and transparent pricing.
FBOs

FBO Fuel Survey Notes Positive Sales in 2018

The annual forecast by FBO industry consultancy Aviation Business Strategies Group, saw only 25 percent of those surveyed selling less fuel in 2018
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NBAA's 30th Anniversary SDC Opens Tonight

The milestone show which takes place in San Antonio, coiuld be a record setter.
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Fuel

Garmin Adds More Functionality to FltLogic Service

Additional FltLogic features include an FBO fuel-price comparison tool, filters to generate different flight department reports.
Training and Workforce

Learning To Fly on Simulated Wings

Bill Forelli may have figured out how to accelerate the learn-to-fly process using personal computer-based simulators.
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Rotorcraft

Erickson Aircrane Lost in Australia, Crew Safe

An Erickson Aircrane crashed near a dam while firefighting in Victoria.
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Aircraft

Mitsubishi Countersues Bombardier in Trade Secrets Spat

U.S. subsidiary Mitsubishi Aircraft America claims Bombardier engaged in “anticompetitive behavior.”
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FBOs

World Fuel Revamps FlyBuys Loyalty Program

To be rolled out in April, the enhanced custormer loyalty package will include more opportunities to earn points.
FBOs

New Avflight FBO Opens in Milwaukee

The Avfuel-branded facility at General Mitchell International Airport, offers a full slate of amenities.
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Sustainability and Environment

Avfuel Promotes Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel

Having just participated in the flying green event at California's Van Nuys Airport, the fuel distributor is looking to keep the SAJF conversation going.
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FBOs

FBO Profile: Beach Aviation Services

South Carolina's Horry County operates three FBOs in the heart of the state's golf and beach region
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Maintenance and Modifications

Former CRS Jet Spares Exec Launches New Company

North Carolina-based AOne Parts & Logistics will deal with both new and used aircraft parts.
Aircraft

Qatar Executive Presses G500s into Charter Service

Qatar Executive has become the world’s first commercial service operator of the recently certified Gulfstream G500.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Daher Opens Base To Bolster TBM Support in Paris

The facility has U.S. FAA and EASA Part 145 approval.
FBOs

Signature’s TechnicAir Adds Mobile Service in Midwest

Signature TechnicAir has stationed new mobile service units at Chicago Midway International (MDW) and Minnesota’s Saint Paul Downto
Maintenance and Modifications

Private Equity Firm Levine Leichtman Buys AeroSafety

Levine Leichtman Capital has acquired AeroSafety, which services aircraft life vests, fire extinguishers, oxygen masks and cylinders, and life rafts.