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Latest Harris Survey Further Confirms Bizav's Value

Survey finds that most operations involve small companies with a single aircraft, many of which travel to destinations that do not have commercial service.
FBOs

GAO Investigating FAA Oversight of FBOs

AOPA claims the investigation will examine how well the FAA is exercising its responsibility to oversee airports that receive federal funds.
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S.S. White Flex Shaft Design To Withstand High Stress

The “Flexcellent” technology combines dry film lubricants with traditional grease to improve performance at higher speeds and torque loads.
Rotorcraft

Metro Improves FOQA with IRIS FDM

Flagged Events Drop 20% In One Year
Airlines

American Airlines Confident in UK Nod to IAG Joint Venture

AA describes its joint transatlantic business agreement with IAG’s carriers as by far its best for consumers
Airlines

Qatar, Russian LCC Look Forward to Vnukovo Concession

Gulf airline awaits work on bid to acquire 25 percent stake in Moscow airport
Safety

AINsight: Notams Are Wall of Text and Bunch of Garbage

Human-factors can improve the dissemination of information.
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Charter & Fractional

Charter Market Report 2018

Consolidations cap a year of growth.
Charter & Fractional

Global Bizav Company Establishes U.S. Headquarters

India-based Titan Aviation looks to make inroads into the U.S. charter market.
FBOs

Second FBO Coming To Wichita Airport

Local Aviation Services provider Clemens Aviation will soon break ground on a new $9 million complex at Colonel James Jabara Airport.
Regulations and Government

FAA Bill Shields Registry from Budget Whims

The 2013 shutdown disrupted $1.9 billion in aircraft transactions.
Airlines

Norwegian Sees Trent 1000 Troubles Lasting until February

CEO Kjos says wet leasing replacement aircraft has proved damaging and costly
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Regulations and Government

DOT Tasked With Assessing Illegal Charter

Congress directed to DOT to review complaints to illegal charter hotline and report on efforts to stem such activity.

Citation Jet Pilots Convention Opens in Texas

CJP now has more than 1,000 members who fly some 600 Cessna Citations.
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Aircraft

Jetcraft: 8,736 Bizjet Deliveries over Next 10 Years

Company predicts deliveries will peak in 2025, at 1,027 units worth more than $34 billion.
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Regulations and Government

Part 135 Duty, Rest Rules To Come Under Spotlight

Congress directed FAA to create an rulemaking committee on Part 135 duty and rest rules within 180 days and report of its findings within two years.
Airlines

IndiGo Stays Course Despite Losses

Low fares undercutting profitability but CEO emphasizes long-term view
Aircraft

Mitsubishi MRJ Plows Ahead Amid Legal Distractions

Flight test program has now clocked 2,400 hours as two more test articles prepare to fly in 2019
FBOs

FBO Profile: Atlantic Aviation SLC

As Salt Lake City International Airport undergoes a massive renovation project, Atlantic has upped the ante with a brand new FBO at the ski country gateway
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

DJI Improves Drone Geofencing

The system will provide better airport protection.
Aircraft

United Studies A321LR for Transatlantic Service

Airline looks at operating long-range airbus narrowbodies configured with 178 seats for Boeing 757 replacement
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FBOs

French FBO Chain Launches Branded Affiliate Program

Sky Valet, which operates at 22 locations throughout France, Spain and Portugal, has now extended its brand to Italy and Bulgaria.
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Expands Canada MRO

Textron Aviation is expanding into Canada with a new service subsidiary, Textron Aviation Canada.
Aircraft

Boeing Upbeat on 737 Supply Chain Recovery

CEO Muilenburg sees engine supply returning to normal by year-end

ACI Jet Finishes First JetWave Install on Challenger 604

The installation and upgrades were completed at ACI Jet's San Luis Obispo facility.

Jet Aviation Completes Two GV C-Checks in Dubai

The heavy inspections were completed at the same time at the company’s Dubai facility.
Engines

Safran Takes Step in Electric Propulsion Development

The company revealed the first of a planned family of electric motors that could power electric or hybrid aircraft.
Aircraft

Nordam Issue 'Hampers' G500/G600 Sales, Deliveries

There will be enough nacelles to support eight to 10 G500 deliveries in the fourth quarter.
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Regulations and Government

UK Parliament Warns of Weakened Market Access Post-Brexit

“Best-in-class” safety deal with China unlikely in the event UK cannot remain a member of EASA
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Study: Small Drone Flights Often Unsafe

Operators Fly Too High, Close To Airports