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Charter & Fractional

Vertis Aviation Says Long-range Charter Booming

Swiss “charter architect” has added a second BBJ to take its fleet to six long-range aircraft.
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Charter & Fractional

New SPA CEO Conducts Rationalization Exercise

Lack of facilities in the Kingdom is discouraging aircraft ownership, while airlines offering premium services also weakens bizav.
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Charter & Fractional

DC Aviation Takes Steady Approach to DWC Growth

Early mover at DWC is optimistic that more robust growth is on the horizon, as it steadily builds its capacity and customer base.
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FBOs

Jetex Plans To Stay Ahead with Continued Expansion

Fast-growing FBO operator has no lack of ambition and sees many more opportunities worldwide.
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Aircraft

Empire Aviation Group Focuses on India

Developing its business in India is a priority for the Dubai-based aircraft management company.
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Liberty Hall Builds on Aerospace Portfolio with APG

APG is Liberty Hall's fifth major investment and first involving software services.

Honeywell GoDirect Flight Planning

Introducing a from-the-engine-up application that makes creating even the most complex domestic or international flight plans simple.
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ATC

ADS-B Out Deadline Looms for Some PBN Routes in India

ADS-B Out will be required for aircraft flying certain performance-based navigation (PBN) routes in Indian airspace above FL290, starting Jan. 1, 2019.
Airlines

Russia Wants Western-built Aircraft on RA-Registry

A new rule would end the standard practice of Russian operators registering their Airbus and Boeing fleets in Ireland and Bermuda.
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Rotorcraft

Sacramento Flying First Police Bell 505

Bell has delivered the first law-enforcement configured 505 light single.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Direct Tapped as Leading Supplier for Jet ConneX

Satcom Direct's new top supplier designation for Inmarsat Jet Connex allows it to provide this high-speed data service directly to the bizav community.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Shifts Key Leaders in AIR, UAS as Baker Retires

Earl Lawrence is new head of the Aircraft Certification Service while Jay Merkle leaders UAS Integration.
Regulations and Government

Graves Takes Leadership Role on House T&I Committee

A pilot, Graves has worked closely with the GA community on numerous issues but also was at loggerheads with leaders over ATC reorganization.

Waguespack Joins NATA as Vice President

As an industry veteran, he was heavily involved in the association's committees.
Airlines

Pakistan Airlines Struggles To Overcome Structural Obstacles

Pakistan's flag carrier continues to feel hampered by Emirates' unfettered access to Karachi.
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Airlines

African Airlines Complain of Safety Misperceptions

CEOs cite no jet hull loses on the continent in two consecutive years as evidence of improvement.
Aircraft

KC-46 Completes Phase II Receiver Trials as First Delivery Looms

Despite the first delivery being delayed again, the Boeing KC-46 maintained its approval momentum with the completion of more receiver tests.
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Sustainability and Environment

Bizav Operators Prep To Start CORSIA Monitoring

New global emissions offsetting scheme set to start on January 1, with two years of benchmarking before first three year offsetting period.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Executive Aircraft Maintenance Relocates to PHX

With its move from Scottsdale to a larger facility at Phoenix Sky Harbor, the company will turn its sights on servicing bigger aircraft
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Maintenance and Modifications

Execujet Haite Gets Aruba, Bermuda Maintenance Nod

The joint venture at China's Tianjin Binhai Airport adds to its approvals which include CAAC, FAA, EASA, Cayman Islands, Hong Kong and Macau.
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Training and Workforce

GMSTEK Acquires Aircraft Information Guide Publisher

The FBO management system provider has purchased Aircraft Service Directory creator Sandpiper Media

NBAA Simplifies Member Categories

NBAA has revamped its membership to includes three broader member types: operating, business, and professional.
Charter & Fractional

Surf Air Pulls Out of Europe

Innovative operator pulls out of Europe after only 18 months as it focuses on U.S. growth.
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Airlines

2020 Launch Expected for United-Avianca-Copa Deal

Obtaining regulatory approvals for three Star members’ Latin America-U.S. joint business agreement will take at least 18 months, says Copa Holdings CEO.
Regulations and Government

FSF Publishes 'Short Sleep' Best Practices

A new document from the Flight Safety Foundation outlines best practices for controlled rest on the fligth deck.
Avionics

Honeywell Advances SURF IA Airport Alerting

Honeywell's SURF IA can help pilots avoid incursions involving other aircraft, using ADS-B technology.
Aircraft

The importance of accurate information in a tightening preowned market

Preowned business jet retail transactions continue their multi-year growth streak.
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FBOs

Best Tugs Reinvents the Aircraft Tug with High Tech Echo Line

Best Tugs Reinvents the Aircraft Tug with High Tech Echo Line
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Aircraft

Italy's F-35s First To Achieve IOC in Europe

On the last day of November the Italian air force chief announced that the service's first squadron of F-35As had attained IOC
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Accidents

Accidents: December 2018

AIN looks at recent business aviation accidents