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Airports

Maine Airport Changes Name

According to authorities, the new name better reflects how the airport is identified by its customers.
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Regulations and Government

Regulatory Confusion in Saudi Arabia Fails to Stymie Optimism

How the regulations will affect business aviation in the kingdom is still a topic of discussion.
Airlines

Gulf Air To Stay True to Itself While Challenging Big Three

Strategic plan foresees fleet of 50 aircraft in 2023
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Rotorcraft

LCI Places Three AW139s With China's Kingwing

New Helicopters Configured For EMS
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Aircraft

Singapore Discusses a Future Fighter

The Minister of Defence said that the F-35 would be evaluated with other types.
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Aircraft

Embraer Delivers first Asia-Pacific Bound 300E

The aircraft will be sued to transfer travelers to Northern Escape Collection destinations in Australia.
ATC

FAA Finalizes Policy on Cutting Circling Approaches

After review of comments on an initial proposal, the agency has issued its statement of policy.
FBOs

FBO Riga Adds Services

Helicopter charter, catering and concierge are among the new offerings at the Latvian business aviation services provider.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Dems Call For Action on Repair Station Testing Regs

DeFazio and Larsen expressed disappointment with the FAA's failure to implement the mandatory drug testing requirement despite congressional mandates.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Jet Capital Deepens Lending Capacity

The bizav financier just closed its second asset-based security offering for the year and raised an additional $674 million.
Regulations and Government

ICAO Carbon-Offset Plan Draws Bizav Backing

IBAC said the recent agreement establishes a single fair system for international aviation.
FBOs

Colorado Airport Weighs FBO Proposals

After 34 years, San Luis Valley Regional Airport is looking for a new FBO operator.

VNY Pilots Turning Too Early on SIDs

VNY has seen an increase in pilot deviations over the past 18 months.
Aircraft

Embraer Warns Airlines of Profitability Time Bomb

Company executives suggesting even low-cost carriers go for a mixed fleet and hedge market exposure to maintain profit margins.
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JCPenney To Sell Off Corporate Jets

JCPenney estimates the sale will reduce annual operating expenses by between $5 and $10 million.
Rotorcraft

Hungary Orders 20 Airbus H145Ms

Helicopters will be equipped With HForce system
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Maintenance and Modifications

CAMO Simplifies Operation for Small NCCs

How to choose a CAMO and what to expect.

Bizav Forum To Take Place in Latvia

The industry is looking to develop as the region grows in popularity.
Aircraft

Pilatus PC-24 Jet Makes First Landing on Unpaved Runway

Pilatus PC-24 Jet Makes First Landing on Unpaved Runway
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ATC

NBAA’s Ed Bolen and the Issues Facing Business Aviation

NBAA’s Ed Bolen and the Issues Facing Business Aviation
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ANA, Sojitz BizJet Venture To Begin in July

The joint venture, ANA Business Jet, will begin on July 2 and offer charter flights heading from Japan to North America and Europe.
Aircraft

Mitsubishi Sees Clear Skies Ahead for MRJ

Having flown 2,000 flight hours with four flying prototypes, program personnel ready to welcome two more flight test aircraft
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Aircraft

First Airbus ACJ320neo Now in Final Assembly

Airbus said it has nine firm orders for the ACJ320neo family—three ACJ319neos and six ACJ320neos.
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Aircraft

First BelugaXL Rolls Out of Airbus Paint Hangar

Distinctive livery chosen through poll of 20,000 employees
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Regulations and Government

ICAO Reaches Agreement on Further CORSIA Details

The new agreement lays groundwork for states, airlines, and other large operators to implement the market-based emissions-offsetting scheme.
Airports

TAG Farnborough Airport Goes Carbon Neutral

Farnbrough claims to have become the first business aviation airport in the world to go carbon-neutral.
Aircraft

Australia Confirms MQ-4C Triton Buy

The high-altitude maritime surveillance UAV will join Australia’s P-8s, while Germany mulls buying a SIGINT-dedicated version.
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Aircraft

Korea Opts For Boeing P-8A Poseidon MPA

There was no open competition. New Zealand will likely follow.
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Training and Workforce

Problems in the Pilot Pipeline

The long-promised shortage is not of pilots in general, but of pilots qualified to meet the industry's needs.
FBOs

New Hampshire FBO Joins the Paragon Network

Port City Air, which manages the civilian side of Portsmouth International Airport, is now teh 55th member of the group.