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Airports

EC Proposes Four-month Suspension of Slot Rule

Brussels is granting the temporary suspension until June 30 of the 80-20 “use it or lose it” rule for airport slots.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AINsight: Negotiating Business Aircraft Financing

An increasing number of high/ultra-high-net-worth individuals are increasingly using other people’s money to purchase business aircraft.
Charter & Fractional

Charter Operator GrandView Moves into Atlanta

GrandView Aviation is adding a base with a Phenom 300 at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport to serve customers in the South.
Regulations and Government

FAA Eliminates Part 91 RNAV LOA for Europe

A new FAA policy removes a significant burden for Part 91 operators flying in Europe.
Accidents

Positive Drug Rate Rises in Pilots of Fatal Accidents

The prevalence of prescription, over-the-counter and illicit drugs found in bodies of fatally injured pilots has continued to trend upwards, the NTSB said.
Regulations and Government

Bizav Braces for Fallout from U.S. Ban on Euro Flights

The Trump Administration's 30-day ban on flights from most of Europe in an attempt to contain the COVID-19 coronavirus will have a marked effect on bizav.
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Aircraft

New Production Contracts for UH-60s, HH-60s, and P-8s

Recent Department of Defense contracts have swollen the order books for the Army’s Black Hawk, the Air Force’s Jolly Green II, and Navy Poseidons.
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Airlines

Europe Blindsided by U.S. Transatlantic Travel Ban

The unexpected U.S. travel restrictions force airlines across Europe to massively cut services to the country.
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Airlines

China Plans Further Financial Stimulus for Ailing Airlines

Authorities are considering further measures to help China's air transport sector weather the coronavirus crisis.
FBOs

Million Air Corporate Acquires Vancouver Location

Million Air's corporate entity has acquired the Million Air FBO at Vancouver International Airport from its licensee. Plans call for a major renovation.
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FBOs

Air Elite Network Gains Three New Members

The World Fuel Services sponsored network of upscale FBOs now numbers 76 locations worldwide, with the addition of its three newest members.
FBOs

Harrods Invests In Customer-centric Equipment, Services

The investments include electric car charging points at its London Luton facility.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

SDC Session Explores Combining Drones, Flight Department

Bryan Williams, Duke Energy’s manager of unmanned aerial systems, explained the integration of his program into the corporate flight department.
Charter & Fractional

New Charter Booking Platform Sees Strong Growth

Tuvoli, an app-based charter booking and payment app has seen strong growth since its launch last October at NBAA's annual convention in Las Vegas.
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Aircraft

U.S. Military Exploring eVTOL Solution to Resupplying Troops

The U.S. military is investing in eVTOL aircraft technology that it believes could reduce risks associated with moving cargo in combat zones.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Revokes Cert of Sports Team Charter Operator

In the emergency order, the FAA is alleging that Paradigm Air Operators illegally flew at least 34 charter flights, including for baseball and hockey teams
Airlines

U.S. Travel Ban on Europe Strikes Latest Blow to Airlines

Trump blames the EU for what he characterized as a slow response to the Covid-19 outbreak.
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FBOs

Signature Debuts New Caribbean FBO

Signature Flight Support has opened its newest facility, IAM Jet Centre by SIgnature, the first FBO at St. Lucia's Hewanorra International Airport.
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FBOs

Idaho FBO To Add New Hangar

Resort Aviation Jet Center at Idaho's Couer d'Alene Airport will soon break ground on a 20,000 sq ft hangar which can hold the latest big business jets.
Maintenance and Modifications

AIM Readies To Open Mx Training Campus in Virginia

The Aviation Institute of Maintenance will host a grand opening of its 109,000-sq-ft Hampton Roads campus in Norfolk on March 17.
Safety

Singapore Outlines COVID-19 Measures for Bizav

The nation-state is working to ensure both arriving and departing passengers and crews are negative for CORVID-19.
Training and Workforce

Thailand To Crack Down on Substandard Flying Schools

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand plans to start an audit of the country’s 10 flying academies in April.
Maintenance and Modifications

AIM To Hold Grand Opening for Norfolk Campus

The campus, the largest in the AIM network, comes as AIM adds two airplanes for its training capabilities and expands on local partnerships.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Builds Up AOG Teams

Duncan Aviation has installed AOG teams at its main facilities in Lincoln, Nebraska; Battle Creek, Michigan; and, Provo, Utah.
Airports

FAA Waives U.S. Airport Slot Usage Rules

Airlines may now cancel flights at congested airports in the U.S. without risking the loss of slot rights.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA SAFO Advises Checks on PT6A Engines

The FAA issued the SAFO out of concerns about improperly installed beta arms during maintenance on PT6A engines.
Maintenance and Modifications

C&L Aviation Gets Transport Canada Mx Approval

C&L Aviation Service received Transport Canada Civil Aviation approval to perform maintenance services on Canadian-registered commercial aircraft.
Charter & Fractional

Jackson Takes Back Control of Fly Victor

Fly Victor has been acquired as a “going concern” and aims to be profitable this year.
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FBOs

California FBO Terminal Debuts After a Decade

Carlsbad Jet Center has begun long-anticipated operations from its long-delayed terminal
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FBOs

Despite FBO Industry Optimism, ABSG Sees Turbulence Ahead

While the results of ABSG's annual FBO fuel sales survey were positive, global health concerns and a turbulent petroleum market could have a strong effect.