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GDC To Retrofit JetWave Satcom on Airbus and Boeing Jets

GDC Technics is to provide Honeywell’s JetWave satellite communications system for in-service Boeing and Airbus business.
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Airports

Bizav exodus to DWC stalls over cost concerns

FBOs are concerned by the higher costs associated with trading at Dubai World Central.
Airports

Official Says Dubai World Central Costs are Not Excessive for Bizav

Dubai to see 16,400 business aviation movements in 2015, with 75 percent for thee expected to be at the new DWC airport.
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Regulations and Government

Mideast Bizav Would Benefit from Harmonized Regulations

Competing regulatory frameworks are the mere tip of the daunting regulatory iceberg, delegates were told at MEBAA conference.
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Avionics

Lower-priced Max-Viz EVS Launched by Astronics

FAA certification for the Max-Viz 1400 is expected next year.
Avionics

Inmarsat GX Aviation Ground Stations Completed

The GX Aviation high-speed broadband satcom service is set to launch “early in the second half of 2015.”
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Profile: Global Aviation

Hillsboro operation expands to meet growing demand.
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Avionics

Dassault Falcon Promotes EFB as Paper Replacement

Weight-saving solution is based on two CMC EFBs and one iPad.
Rotorcraft

After October First Flight, Marenco still in Data Analysis Mode

Swiss start-up firm bets on the benefits of being a small organization.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Emteq Expands Horizons as Part of B/E Aerospace

Emteq has now completed its merger with B/E Aerospace.
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Avionics

Universal Develops New Flight Deck for MD Explorer

The upgrade, with innovative man-machine interface, will be available for new helicopters and as a retrofit.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Greenpoint’s Scale-model Azure Dreamliner Makes MEBA Debut

Dreamliner model shows Greenpoint interior, as it prepares to flight-test first 747-8 completion.
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Airports

Lyon Bron seeks to lure Mideast jets

Dedicated business aviation platform will have a BBJ-sized hangar from next year.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Expanding Amac Busy With Completions and Maintenance

Swiss company Amac Aerospace is planning a fourth hangar as its completions and MRO business grows.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aeria’s VIP Completions on Display at New Booth at MEBA 2014

Luxury interior provider also showcases its maintenance and refurbishment capabilities
Accidents

Accidents: December 2014

Preliminary, final and factual reports
Engines

Honeywell Will Power Production Scorpions

Engine maker expands its affiliation with Textron-AirLand’s all-composite Surveillance/Light Attack Jet
Safety

SMS Made Simpler

The iIS-BAO program simplifies the IS-BAO SMS compliance and audit process.
Rotorcraft

Bell To Install First 429 Simulator in Europe

Training center to open in Valencia, Spain, in 2016.
Rotorcraft

Extended Range Holds Key to Future of Offshore Ops

AgustaWestland keeps faith in tiltrotor concept.
Aircraft

ExecuJet to Complete DWC Move by 2017

Parking at DXB in increasingly short supply so a move to DWC is not such a bad thing, says Execujet.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Boutsen offers jet brokerage, cabin interior

Boutsen has had a good year, and says that Qatari customers have been particularly active.
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FBOs

Colt buy give WFS bigger regional presence

World Fuel Services believes Middle East customers are becoming more cost-conscious, as aircraft become more efficient.
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Aircraft

Empire Aviation Group to Double Fleet Size

EAG to open new base in Asia as it plans to double its fleet size by the end of this decade.
Aircraft

Gama builds ME fleet, eyes DWC

Gama would consider setting up at DWC, but says some operators are choosing Sharjah over DWC.
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Charter & Fractional

Jet Aviation Remains Strong in Key Bizav Hub Dubai

Jet Aviation is in negotiations over moving from DXB to DWC, and is looking to strengthen its presence in Saudi.
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Aircraft

Airbus Inches Closer to Boeing in 2014 Order Race

European company's net sales tally for the year stood at 1,031 at the end of November
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Regulations and Government

Compliance Countdown: December 2014

Regulations that affect operators
Safety

Study: Security of Aviation Apps Questioned

Pilots should double-check data presented on aviation tablet applications to prevent possible security breaches.
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Maintenance and Modifications

StartStick Supplements Battery for Emergency Starts

ABS offers light, easy-to-carry external battery.
Startstick portable ground power unit