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MEBAA 2018 Closes on an Up Beat

MEBAA founding and executive chairman Ali Alnaqbi has a strong vision for future growth.
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Rotorcraft

Philippines Leans Towards Black Hawk and T129

Recent statements from the Philippines defense minister have revealed that the nation is looking to buy new helicopters, and possibly Gripens too.
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Avionics

Falcon Aviation, Honeywell Aerospace ink new UAE partnership

Falcon Aviation, Honeywell Aerospace ink new UAE partnership
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MEBAA Announces New Board Members

Four new board members and a board advisor will bolster the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association.
Rotorcraft

Bell Sees Good Prospects in Rotorcraft Market

With its 505 and 525 models bookending the civil product line, Bell sees strong potential in the region's customer base.
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Aircraft

Aircraft Finance Grows as Buyers Seek to Preserve Cash

Business jet finance companies are seeing a trend towards diversification of funding sources for aircraft purchases.
Aircraft

Admissions for USW Maintenance Course Now Open

University of South Wales Launches Dubai Campus in September at Al Maktoum International Airport.
Aircraft

Falcon Aviation Sees Promising 2019 Outlook

Abu Dhabi-based helicopter operator Falcon Aviation is pressing ahead on ADNOC and KOC contracts.
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Aircraft

Bespoke ACJ319 On Display at MEBAA

ACJ is showcasing a deluxe charter bizliner, highlighting the coming generation of VIP airliners.
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Aircraft

ExecuJet Looks to Middle East Upturn

New ExecuJet FBO-MRO Facility at DWC Set to open in 2020.
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Aircraft

Embraer Sets Sights on Middle East Opportunities

The new Embraer Executive Jets Praetor 600 super-midsize jet is optimized for Middle East to London trips.
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Rotorcraft

Helicopter OEMs Stress Regional Importance at MEBAA

Airbus Corporate Helicopters and the Bell 505 are making their MEBAA debuts this year.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

VIP Aircraft Cabins Blend Luxury, Technology

World’s leading completion specialists showcase their design and engineering capabilities at MEBAA.
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Airports

PrivatAir Saudi Arabia Moves Ahead on FBO Upgrades

PrivatAir Saudi Arabia won right to upgrade FBO facilities at the kingdom's three main airports in 2016.
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Rotorcraft

Robinson Helicopter Foresees Market Weakness in 2019

Helicopter CEO see strong dollar, higher interest rates, tariffs, as sales barriers.

On Air Dining Expands Options with New Partnership

New partnership adds preferred pricing on select services from UK-based Travelworx
Training and Workforce

FSI Recognizes 4,000th Master Technician

Joe Ping, manager of aircraft maintenance for Cummins’ Global Integrated Services – Aviation, achieved the milestone certificate for G280 training.
Airlines

UK CAA Stresses Continuity After Britain’s Exit from EU

Brexit terms remain unclear following the deferral of a UK parliamentary vote.
Safety

AirMap Provides Real-time Geofencing UAS Mobile App

Free feature for DJI drone pilots alerts of unsafe airspace, aircraft conflicts.
Aircraft

Appeals Court Overturns Ruling Blocking Boeing-Embraer Deal

The ruling to grant an appeal by Brazil’s solicitor general came less than a week after the original ruling.
Regulations and Government

GA Leaders Upbeat about Health of Business Aviation

Flight hours are up, inventory is down and 2018 should end strong, NBAA's Bolen says.
Training and Workforce

University Gets FAA BVLOS Waiver for UAS Courses

Kansas State Polytechnic incorporates flying beyond visual line of sight into UAS curriculum.
Maintenance and Modifications

Swiss Firm Wins EASA Part 145 Approval

Bern-based Nomad Aviaiton
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Bizav Flying in Europe Flattens as Charter Drops

Business aircraft flying in Europe has seen a "substantial slowdown," according to the latest data from WingX Advance.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Ikhana Secures FAA Nod for Twin Otter Weight Boost

The approval covers commuter category operations, enabling operators to fly the additional payload without special purpose restrictions.

November U.S. Bizav Activity Sees Slight Decline

Flights in the US, Canada and Caribbean dipped slightly in November compared to the previous year.
Regulations and Government

FAA Proposes Penalty Against Steele for Illegal Charter

The $624,000 penalty is the second to be proposed against Steele Aviation this year.
Airlines

Air Italy Adds U.S. Flights amid New Subsidy Claims

The Italian carrier’s CEO characterizes assertions it has violated Open Skies treaties as "nonsense."
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FBOs

Jet Aviation Reaches IS-BAH Stage 2

At the MEBAA show, the General Dynamics subisidary was awarded certificates for 20 of its global FBOs.
Regulations and Government

FAA Plans Restrictions, ATM Procedures for Super Bowl

A TFR will be in place for Super Bowl Sunday, but air traffic procedures will be implemented in the week surrounding the event.