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BAE Systems Awarded 146 Support Contract

BAE Systems and incumbent provider Serco have joined forces to win a new contract that continues to support the BAe 146 transport aircraft in RAF service
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ATC

Sarasota Gets New Tower

The $24.8 million tower was joined funded by the FAA, Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority and FDOT under a unique arrangement, the FAA said.
Charter & Fractional

Argus Accepts Experience To Meet TripCheq SIC Minimums

TripCheq provides a “comprehensive analysis” of a commercial operator’s credentials, according to the company.
Aircraft

Boeing Suspends Charleston Operations Ahead of Storm

Coming hurricane also prompts company to fly several 787s from South Carolina to Everett, Washington, facility
Maintenance and Modifications

German Avanti Operator Earns Engine TBO Extension

AirGo Private Airline, operator of Europe's largest fleet of the turboprop pushers, has expanded its TBO interval period for its P&WC engines.
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London Biggin Hill Welcomes Apprenticeship Applicants

The airport is working with East Surrey College to provide apprenticeship opportunities for students.

NBAA Chair, Gen. Newton, To Receive Wright Trophy

Newton is recognized for extraordinary achievements as a history-making, African American military aviator and his efforts to advance aviation education.

Russian Business Aviation On the Rise Again, for Now

Business aircraft traffic in Russia climbed 2.5 percent year-over-year, while there was a 3.3 percent uptick in passengers on those flights.
Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet's Dubai Facility Expands Lineage Capabilities

The company completed an M8 inspection on the Lineage, the most extensive the model, ExecuJet said.
FBOs

Joint Venture Set Up To Run Singapore Bizjet Terminal

The joint-venture company is intended to provide service for bizjet passengers in Singapore.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Duncan Updates Challenger 605 Cabin with Simple Refurb

New seats and drink rails achieve makeover impact on minimal investment.
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Russia Unveils New and Upgraded SAM Systems

The recent Army 18 exhibition near Moscow was the venue for the debut of several new Russian systems, including new air defense developments
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Aircraft

This Ingenious Device Helps Board a Wheelchair-bound Passenger into a Pilatus PC-12

This Ingenious Device Helps Board a Wheelchair-bound Passenger into a Pilatus PC-12
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Completes Initial Tamarack Winglet Installs

A CJ1 and CJ3 were the first to receive the Active Winglets at a Duncan Aviation shop.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SD Becomes Partner for Iridium Certus L-Band Service

atcom Direct will serve both as a “value added manufacturer” (VAM) and service provider.
FBOs

Sheltair Moves West

With a network of 17 FBOs throughout Florida, Georgia and New York, the company's planned Colorado location will be its first, West of the Mississippi.
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Charter & Fractional

VistaJet's New Parent Aims To Defragment Bizav Market

The launch of Dubai-based Vista Global is backed by Rhône Group, is investing an additional $200M in Vista Global for acquisitions.
Aircraft

Boeing Plays Catch-up on 737

Company re-hires retired workers, reassigns some 600 employees from various sites to Renton
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Aircraft

Oriens Now Supporting a Dozen PC-12s at Biggin Hill

The exclusive Pilatus dealer for the British Isles, Oriens Aviation says its new Oriens Maintenance operating has had a strong first few months.
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Avionics

Pro Line Fusion Gets EASA Nod on King Air B200/B300s

Amsterdam-based JetSupport BV completed the first King Air B200 Pro Line Fusion upgrade, completing the initial flight of the aircraft on September 4.
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet's Sales Soar 17 Percent in First-half 2018

New business was even more robust, soaring by 76 percent from a year ago.
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Aircraft

Court Clears Restart of G500/G600 Nacelle Production

Production Restarted September 10 and Nordam said it has begun hiring across the organization.
Airlines

Kuwait Suspends License of Wataniya Airways

Middle Eastern launch customer for E195-E2 and A320 operator given three months to rectify operational deficiencies
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Impossible Aerospace Launches Two-hour Electric UAS

Deliveries of $7,000 quadcopter will begin later this year.
Regulations and Government

EBAA: Revised EASA Basic Regulation Not Sufficiently Bizav-specific

New EASA Basic Regulation enters into force on September 11.
Rotorcraft

Russia Moves Closer to National Helicopter EMS

Strikes Deal for 150 Helicopters
Airlines

SpiceJet Launches Dedicated Cargo Airline

Set to launch operations between Delhi and Bangalore on September 18
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Rotorcraft

Milestone, Aramco Enter Deal for Airbus H145s

Part of Saudi company's fleet renewal program.
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Aircraft

BN2T Turbine Islander Awarded TC Type Certification

With the BN2T, Britten-Norman looks to give Canadian operators of Islanders more payload capability for rugged-environment, all-terrain operations.
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Charter & Fractional

Embraer's New Phenom 300E Joins EAS fleet

With the addition of the newest Phenom, the fractional ownership provider says it is the first commercial operator of the full lines of Phenom aircraft.