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FBOs

NasJet and ExecuJet mark anniversary of Riyadh FBO partnership at MEBA 2014

ExecuJet has found a solid partner for the Saudi Arabian market in NasJet.
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Safety

Prolonged Use of Automation Dulls Pilots’ Edge

Research studied the flying habits of 16 professional pilots
Safety

Pilot Training Is a Key Focus in Brazilian Accident

The captain of the Citation XLS received a standard type rating, while the copilot was trained in a different model of the aircraft.
Safety

North Atlantic ATC Improvements Announced

New ATC technology prepares the path for future ADS-B integration.
Safety

FAA Publishes Safety Alert on Flap Configurations

Half of misconfigured-flap events result in aborted takeoffs, says the agency.
Safety

Jet Experiences Control Problems on Takeoff

No one aboard the Embraer Phenom was injured in the incident
Safety

Safety Foundation Updates Accident Statistics

Air Charter Safety Foundation says data demonstrates audit’s value.
Safety

Former Carson Helicopter V-p Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy

Investigation began after a 2008 crash that killed nine people.
Safety

FAA Substance Testing Rates Will Remain Constant

Agency sees no reason to adjust past random test rates.
Airports

MEBAA Spreads Its Wings with New Bizav Show in Morocco

Inaugural Middle East Business Aviation Association Show will take place in at Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport on Sep. 1-2, 2015.
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FBOs

XJet Confirms Exclusive Five-year Agreement for Dammam FBO

XJet has confirmed that it is to open a second Gulf-based FBO, at Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Aircraft

Royal Jet Doubles Fleet Expansion Plan

Abu Dhabi-based operator is to invest $700 million to take its fleet size to 20 aircraft.
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Aircraft

Comlux Extends Reach with BBJ Max Orders

Long-standing Airbus operators switches to BBJ Max as Airbus stalls on ACJ Neo.
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Aircraft

Qantas Projecting Big Turnaround for First Half of FY2015

Positive results to come six months after reporting record losses
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Textron Launches Unmanned Aerosonde at Virginia Test Site

Textron started operating the Aerosonde UAS through an FAA certificate of authorization awarded to the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Announces V-22 Forward Firing Capability

Bell Helicopter demonstrated a V-22 with forward firing capability at the U.S. Army Proving Ground in Yuma, Ariz.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Khazanah Picks CEO for Restructured Malaysia Airlines

Recruits Aer Lingus CEO Christoph Mueller to oversee turnaround effort
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Rockwell Collins Aims to Deliver Reliable IFE

Another Airbus A340 operator has selected the Rockwell Collins Venue inflight entertain/cabin management system.
Rotorcraft

Mesa, PSA in AA Shuffle

PSA Airlines will replace Mesa Air Group at AA’s Charlotte, N.C. hub, while Mesa moves its Bombardier CRJ900s to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
Rotorcraft

Dornier 328 Gets ‘Major’ Upgrade

The upgrade adds features such as new Primus Elite LCD display with charts and maps, enhanced vision and video display capabilities.
Rotorcraft

Evergreen’s Del Smith Dead at 84

What Smith began in Corvallis, Wash., with a single Hiller UH-12 helicopter in 1960 he rapidly built into a global colossus.
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Rotorcraft

Army Moves Ahead with Airbus Trainer Plan

The Army intends to use as many as 200 Lakotas, the military variant of the EC145, for its training mission.
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Safety

Cobham Introduces Survivor+ Personal Raft

Improved system combines life jacket, raft.
Aircraft

Qatar Executive’s Gulfstream Order Positions It As Regional Leader

Two new Bombardier Global 5000 Visions have also been added to Qatar Executive’s fleet this year
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Aircraft

Titan Aviation Adds to Managed Fleet

Dubai operator Titan Aviation has added three new jets to its fleet as it celebrates 10 years of operation.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Iacobucci Showcases New Seats and Galley Inserts

Five different 16-g seat models and the Gusto induction oven led the products on display at NBAA 2014 in Orlando.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom1 Adds New Services

The Danish satcom service provider is offering a high-definition wireless content streaming system for passengers.
Aircraft

Air Culinaire Localizes Inflight Menus

Global catering specialist taps the best of regional cuisine, worldwide.
Aircraft

Futures Day Gives Students a View of Business Aviation

The next generation of industry workers has a chance to see what they have in store.
Aircraft

Flying Colours Delivers CRJ to Sharjah, Seeks More Special-Mission Work

Canadian completions specialist sees MEBA as the perfect event for talking to customers in the region, as it closes on GCAA maintenance approval
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