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FBOs

Jet Aviation Expands Saudi Footprint

As well as its Riyadh and Jeddah FBOs, the Zurich-based company will offer ground handling at Yanbu's Prince Abdul Mohsin Bin Abdulaziz Airport.

Elit’Avia Executive Writes Thriller Novel

Houseman tapped into his personal experience of leaving his home country of Scotland for Canada as a young adult to write the book.
Safety

NATA's Safety 1st Training Hits the Road

NATA is taking elements of its Safety 1st program on the road for onsite, customer-customizable supplemental training courses
Regulations and Government

EBAA: Bizav Not Weak Link in Europe's Aviation Security

Association calls on EU authorities to better use the provided passenger name record data.
Fuel

FAA Issues SAIB on Jet-A DEF Contamination Incident

According to the agency, no fewer than 14 airrcraft were involved in the August incident at Mami Opa-Locka Executive Airport, and require inspection.

Huntington Beach Unanimously Votes for Jet Noise Commission

Huntington Beach passes motion to create a jet noise commission after continued complaints.
Aircraft

AINsight: A Tale of Two Bizjet Markets

Preowned business jet inventory is at a 20-year low, but this has still not spurred production of new aircraft to increase.
Aircraft

AHRLAC Shines at AAD

Both AHRLAC development aircraft flying together was the highlight of this year's AAD show in South Africa
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

MBDA Unveils Company-level UAV Concept

Spectre is a concept for a UAV that can be launched by troops to provide them with an organic close support capability
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Field Aerospace Modernizing USAF T-1A Trainers

Field Aerospace has begun work on upgrading 178 USAF T-1As.
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Aircraft

Hemisphere Still Part of Textron Aviation's Future

Textron Aviation is fully committed to bringing its large-cabin Citation Hemisphere to market.
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Avionics

Silverhawk Offers Gogo STCs for Citations

The approvals cover WIFI system installation and activation on the Cessna XL, XLS, XLS+, 560, Ultra, Encore, and Encore+.
FBOs

ABS Jets Celebrates Anniversary, Milestone

The Czech company capped off its first decade by handling its 20,000 aircraft in Prague.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream G650 Conducts Steep Approach Trials at LCY

London City is one of a handful of airports around the world that employ steep approaches—in this case 5.5 degrees.
Airlines

A Dozen Grounded Emirates Airliners Returned to Service

Two A380s out of 14 jets remain parked at Al Maktoum International Airport
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Charter & Fractional

VistaJet's New Parent Company To Acquire XOJet

Acquisition is a “major strategic step forward” that builds on its existing global offering and reinforces its established position in North America.
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LD Aviation Expands Small Flight Department Services

New website will provide a number of resources for chief pilots, flight department managers, and owner pilots.

European Pilot Shortage Harming Bizjet Ops, Says Broker

A lack of available pilot or crew has become a difficulty in seven out of every 10 business jet sales that Colibri Aircraft handles, the company says.
Rotorcraft

Hundreds of Helos Fly In after Florence

Coordinated effort mitigates tragedy.
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Aircraft

Pilatus PC-24 Lands at Jetfly

The new twinjet joins Jetfly’s previously existing fleet of 22 Pilatus PC-12 turboprop singles and three Cessna Citation CJ3s.
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Charter & Fractional

JetSmarter Intros 14-Day Flight Trials for New Clients

Company reported that seat bookings have climbed by 116 percent year-over-year and shared flight frequency has increased by more than 20 percent.
Airlines

Qatar Airways Registers Loss, Blames Blockade

Airline characterizes 2017/2018 fiscal year the most challenging in its history
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Airlines

Cambodia Hungry for More Foreign Investment in Airlines

Kingdom anxious to support growing tourism industry

Hartzell Adds Recommended Service Facility

Texas based company named Hartzell recommended service facility.

StandardAero Expands Cincinnati Facility

StandardAero has added 206,000-sq-ft to its Cincinnati location.

Nomad Rolls Out Services at EuroAirport Basel

Nomad will continue to expand service offerings at its Basel facility.

Workforce Symposium Spotlights Urgency of Pilot Shortage

The number of private pilots has dropped by 27 percent in the last 10 years, says FAA acting administrator Dan Elwell.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Duncan and Gogo Develop Challenger 605 Iridium STC

The approval is for the installation of the Gogo ST 4300 Iridium satcom system configuration for Future Air Navigation Systems.
Maintenance and Modifications

Western Aircraft Quiets Pilatus PC-12 Cabin

Tee Idaho MRO lowered the cabin sound level in the turboprop by 4 db, through the installation of a Skandia soundproofing kit.
Rotorcraft

Todd Steps Down at Air Methods

Airline Veteran Steve Gorman New CEO