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Airlines

Mumbai Summit Highlights India’s Challenges, Potential

Industry leaders applaud India’s government for clearing a path for building aviation infrastructure.
Aircraft

Pilot Report: Learjet 75

Bombardier builds on its Learjet 40/45 Legacy.
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Safety

AINsight: ASAP Embraces Partnerships To Improve Safety

ASAP is the final program in the aviation industry's safety arsenal.
Regulations and Government

Industry Leaders Voice Growing Concerns about Shutdown

Aircraft are stranded, training sessions have been canceled, and deliveries slowed.
Charter & Fractional

Pula Expands Bizav Portfolio with ASG Acquisition

The parent company of Bristol, UK-based business aircraft charter, management, MRO, and FBO Centreline has aquired Guernsey-based ASG.
Aircraft

Airbus Hands Over First ACJ320neo

The ACJ319 sibling is expected to follow in upcoming months
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Rotorcraft

More Offshore Spending Good News for Helo Operators

After years of decline, spending on offshore energy projects is expected to grow faster than onshore in 2019
Sustainability and Environment

VNY Hosts First Bizav Sustainable Fuels Event

The California business aviation hub was chosen as the site for the inaugural industry-wide event due to the state's environmental bent.
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Rotorcraft

Activist Investor Threatens Bristow-Columbia Deal

Investor says proposed Bristow-Columbia deal is unfair to current shareholders.
Regulations and Government

EASA Proposal Aims to Enhance Runway Safety

Two proposals are aimed at mitigating risks to runway safety.
Aircraft

Airbus Breaks Ground on A220 Plant in U.S.

CEO Tom Enders led the celebration for the new plant in Mobile, Alabama.
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Aircraft

Airbus Preparing for ‘Worst’ Brexit Outcome

As the European airframer breaks ground on an A220 plant in Alabama, anxiety about its supply of UK-made parts intensifies.
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Airlines

UAE Rebuffs Open Skies Talks With the EU

The Gulf state sought full and immediate liberalization of fifth-freedom traffic rights.
Regulations and Government

U.S. District Court Denies NATCA Restraining Order

The judge scheduled an expedited briefing for a preliminary injuction.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aerocor Offers Free Pickup, Delivery for Eclipse 500 Mx

Aerocor is providing the service through a partnership with Nevada-based Apex Aviation.
Aircraft

Embraer Bizjet Deliveries Slide in 2018

The 91 business jets delivered in 2018 was short of the 105-125 that the company had estimated for the year.
Maintenance and Modifications

TurbineAero Acquires More Triumph Work in Asia

Triumph Asia's APU piece part repair product line will bolster TurbineAero's in-house capabilities and turn-times, company officials say.
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Rotorcraft

Helicopter Instructor Sal Disi Dies in Cart Start Accident

Disi was a long-time fixture in the Tampa area aviation community.
Aircraft

Flying the Flexible Quest Kodiak 100 Series II from Land and Water

Flying the Flexible Quest Kodiak 100 Series II from Land and Water
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Maintenance and Modifications

Av8's Businesses Combine Under One Banner

The company's three divisions Av8 MRO, Av8 PMA and Av8 AOG are now combined under the company's new marketing plan as Av8 Group
Maintenance and Modifications

Lee Aerospace Expands Mx Capabilities, Staff

The Wichita-based company is widely known for its aircraft windows and windshields but is also a supplier of aerostructures and assemblies.
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Maintenance and Modifications

New Embraer Executive Jets MRO Opens in Latvia

FBO Riga has partnered with Jet Flight Service to establish a new facility at Riga International Airport.
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Airports

French Airport/FBO Operator Sees Banner Year

Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur Group tallied increased in movements at its managed airports and across its FBO network.
Rotorcraft

Air Ambulances Caught in Health Insurance Downwash

Private carriers routinely denying air ambulance claims
Airlines

Strike by German Airport Security Staff Grounds Flights

Industrial action forces Lufthansa to cancel around 500 flights from eight airports, including its main hub at Frankfurt
Training and Workforce

Episode 16: When it all Goes Sideways | AIN's Tales from the Flight Deck Podcast

The crew of a corporate Citation XLS has their world almost literally turned upside down
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Charter & Fractional

SaxonAir Boosts European Service with Phenom 300

The addition brings the SaxonAir fleet to 13 helicopter and jet aircraft.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA Plans To Kill Mandatory Waivers For Drone Flying At Night, Over People

Part 107 UAS operators would be allowed to fly at night and over people under new FAA plan.
Fuel

Flightworx Adds New Fuel Procurement Portal

The UK-based global trip support provider now offers a web portal to view global fuel pricing.

IBAC Director Michael Hohm Flies West

Hohm had spent two decades with Transport Canada and Nav Canada before taking a role with ICAO and ultimately as IBAC's liaison to ICAO.