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Charter & Fractional

Aviation Services Provider ACC Opens U.S. Office

ACC Aviation Group's Brooklyn office is the UK-based company's fifth office.
FBOs

TAG Aviation Unveils Its First Asia-Pac FBO in Macau

TAG Aviation launched its first FBO in the Asia-Pacific region on January 10 in Macau.

JetNet Head Passes Away

Vincent Esposito, who took over the family-owned industy data provider after the death his father in 1991, helped grow it to worldwide recognition.
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Airports

London Biggin Hill Finishes 2018 on a High Note

London Biggin Hill Airport said it expects more growth this year after logging a 12 percent increase in business aviation traffic in 2018.
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Charter & Fractional

Click Aviation Snaps Up CharterPad

Business aviation trip support services company Click Aviation Network has acquired CharterPad, an online platform for air charter professionals.
Aircraft

Indonesian Air Force Intercepts Ethiopian Airlines Freighter

The non-scheduled Boeing 777 flight carried a Trent 1000 engine for maintenance in Singapore
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Rotorcraft

Veteran Helo Operator Makes Case for Cockpit Cameras

Phoenix Heli-Flight Chief says cockpit cams save money, improve safety
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Rotorcraft

Indian Army Set To Receive Apaches

While the debate over who will operate India's growing attack helicopter force continues, the Army Aviation Corps is looking forward to receiving Apaches
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Rotorcraft

New Helicopters for Indonesia’s Army and Air Force

Local contractor PT DI has associations with Airbus and Bell, and will built or outfit the new H225Ms and 412EPIs that have been ordered
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Aircraft

Transport Canada Grants A220 ETOPS Approval

The former C Series becomes the first commercial aircraft to receive ETOPS approval from Canadian authorities.
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Aircraft

Industry Watcher: Bizjet Shipments To Climb 10% in 2019

Business jet deliveries this could see more than a 10 percent jump over 2018, primarily driven by several new models simultaneously coming to market.
Regulations and Government

FAA Provides Short-term Relief for Lost Certificates

The temporary authorization would apply for Parts 91K, 135, and 121 crewmembers, lasting 72 hours for flights within the U.S.
Regulations and Government

Aircraft Transactions Largely Unaffected by Shutdown

While the FAA suffered a short term computer outage on Friday, one industry expert says there was no cause for major concern.
Charter & Fractional

WestAir First To Offer PC-24 for Charter in U.S.

WestAir is managing the Pilatus jet but has deep experience operating PC-12 turboprops as well as serving as an OEM dealer, service center.
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Aircraft

Government Shutdown Grounds Two American Airlines Max 8s

Flight and operational authorizations have stopped, raising hurdles to service entry of newly delivered aircraft.
ATC

NATCA Takes Case to Traveling Public—and Courts

NATCA is planning to distribute leaflets at as many as 50 airports to highlight the ramifications of the shutdown.
Aircraft

Mente Group: Slightly Lower Used Bizjet Sales Ahead

Mente Group closed out 2018 with a 40 percent increase in business jet transactions but doesn't expect the same in 2019.
Aircraft

Search Teams Recover CVR from Ill-fated Lion Air 737

The flight data recorder could hold vital clues about Flight 610’s last moments.
Rotorcraft

Bell 525s Fly North for the Winter

Pair of Bell 525s to engage in more cold weather testing near the Arctic Circle
Aircraft

UK F-35B and Centurion Typhoon are Combat-Ready

The UK has announced that the RAF's F-35 is ready for operations, along with the latest Typhoon configuration that is replacing the Tornado
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Airlines

Air France Sheds Joon Brand and Product, Flybe Finds Buyer

Flybe sells slots at Gatwick airport to Vueling ahead of its sale to a Virgin Atlantic-led consortium.
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ATC

NATCA Sues U.S. Government for Controllers' Pay

The union representing FAA air traffic controllers filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government for non-payment of wages due to the ongoing shutdown.
Airports

Louisiana Airport Moves Ahead with Runway Expansion

Shreveport's Airport Authority System will expand the secondary runways and taxiways at both Shreveport Regional and Shreveport Downtown Airports.

MAF Continues Congo Charity Mission Despite Relocation

The Mission Aviation Fellowship, working to help stem an Ebola outbreak care, has transported nearly 100 caregivers and eight tons of supplies since August
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Airlines

Europe Hit by First ATC Strikes of the Year

Air traffic control capacity shortages, staffing issues, and industrial action caused a sharp rise in 2018 flight delays.
Regulations and Government

Rally Leaders Warn Of Shutdown Harm to Safety, Security

GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce said the impact of the shutdown could run in the billions if it continues over the next couple of weeks.
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Aircraft

Brazil’s Government Greenlights Embraer-Boeing Deal

Brazilian president Bolsonaro calms markets by endorsing the joint venture.
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Accidents

Search Resumes for CVR from Doomed Lion Air 737

Indonesian Navy deploys a survey ship as the recorder’s locator beacon approaches the end of its service life.
Charter & Fractional

JetSuite Looks to New Aircraft in Anniversary Year

JetSuite said it's planning to add larger jets to its fleet of Embraer Phenom 100s and 300s in mid-2019.
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MJet Signs as First ACJ319 Skywise Operator

Skywise is Airbus's single-point solution for obtaining, managing, and reviewing anonymous aircraft operational data.