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Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Sees Global Expansion as It Turns 15

The operator saw its client base double in the UK and operations jump 46 percent in North America.
Regulations and Government

FAA Warns of Airspace Restrictions for Super Bowl LIII

CBP will assist in the patrol of the 30-nm restricted airspace for general aviation and drone operations.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Drone Roadmap Revealed at Davos

Internationally developed toolkit will assist countries to safely integrate drone operations.
Maintenance and Modifications

Epps Designates Two PC-12 Satellite Support Centers

PrivateSky Aviation Services and St. Barth Executive will provide further support PC-12 support capacity in Florida and the Caribbean.
Aircraft

Learjet Fleet Tops 25 Million Hours with New Intervals

Bombardier extended the maintenance intervals for the powerplants of the Learjet 70 and 75 by 500 hours to 3,500 hours.
Airlines

ANA To Ink Narrowbody Deals, Take Stake in Philippine Airlines

Japan's largest carrier is moving quickly to fulfill a five-year growth plan.
FBOs

SEA Prime Touts New Milan FBO at S&D

Taking cues from its stylish older sibling at Milan's Linate Airport, the Italian FBO operator will soon debut its new facility at Milan Malpensa.
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FBOs

FlightAware Adds Signature Flight to FBO Toolbox

Signature’s FBOs also will host FlightAware’s proprietary ADS-B ground stations called FlightFeeders.
Aircraft

A330-900 Certified for ‘Beyond 180-minutes’ ETOPS

The first of two A330neo models can fly routes with a diversion distance of some 2,000 nm.
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Regulations and Government

In Shutdown Wake, NATCA Remains Wary of Future Funding

NATCA, A4A, and TTD also urged leaders to avert another shutdown in mid-February.
Aircraft

Aviaa Expands European Footprint with Convolus Merger

The combination gives Aviaa access to a European FBO network comprising Dassault Falcon Service, ExecuJet and Jet Aviation.
Aircraft

Global 7500 To Make Touchdown at PDK for Super Bowl

Bombardier Business Aircraft is using the Super Bowl in Atlanta to kick off a world tour of its flagship Global 7500.
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Rotorcraft

ASG Sees Mixed Global Helo Market, Lights on Upswing

In the pre-owned market in Asia, prices have held steady but inventory has increased.
Maintenance and Modifications

Private Equity Firm Levine Leichtman Buys AeroSafety

Levine Leichtman Capital has acquired AeroSafety, which services aircraft life vests, fire extinguishers, oxygen masks and cylinders, and life rafts.
FBOs

Signature’s TechnicAir Adds Mobile Service in Midwest

Signature TechnicAir has stationed new mobile service units at Chicago Midway International (MDW) and Minnesota’s Saint Paul Downto
Maintenance and Modifications

Daher Opens Base To Bolster TBM Support in Paris

The facility has U.S. FAA and EASA Part 145 approval.
Aircraft

Qatar Executive Presses G500s into Charter Service

Qatar Executive has become the world’s first commercial service operator of the recently certified Gulfstream G500.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Former CRS Jet Spares Exec Launches New Company

North Carolina-based AOne Parts & Logistics will deal with both new and used aircraft parts.
Regulations and Government

NBAA S&D To Delve into New Charter Broker Rule

Set to take effect February 14, the new rule is raising questions among schedulers and dispatchers surrounding disclosure requirements.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Sacramento Mather Jet Center

As the sole FBO operator at three of the California capital's four airports, if you've flown privately to Sacramento, you know them.
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FBOs

Florida FBO Breaks Ground on New Base

Jetscape Services, one of four FBOs at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, expects to debut the new $20 million-plus facility in summer 2020.
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FBOs

Sheltair Makes Colorado Debut

The Florida-based aviation service provider has opened a temporary FBO at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, ahead of a multmillion dollar permanent home
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FBOs

Carlsbad Jet Center Takes Over Magellan FBO at CRQ

The independent FBO will be managed by FBO veterans Josh and Julia Hochberg of Sonoma Jet Center fame.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

GA-ASI Contracts British Industry for RAF Protector Program

General Atomics has awarded weaponization contracts to MBDA and Raytheon for the RAF's Protector, as well as engaging other UK industry players.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Russia Prepares To Flight-test the Sukhoi S-70 UCAV

Through photos leaked on Russian internet sites it appears that the Sukhoi S-70 heavyweight UCAV is nearing a first flight
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Aircraft

At Bell, Civil Helos Carry the Quarter, Year

Commercial helicopter deliveries at Bell increased while revenue decreased in 2018.
Rotorcraft

Bell V-280 Valor Tiltrotor Reaches 280 Knots

Bell V-280 hit target maximum speed after 13 months of flight testing.
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Airports

ATC Staff Shortage Halts Flights at New York La Guardia

Air traffic management program has delayed outgoing flights by more than an hour at nearby Newark Airport.
ATC

ATC Delays Break U.S. Government Shutdown Impasse

The FAA acknowledged it has experienced a higher number than usual staff out on sick leave at two of its facilities.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Opens New Hangar at East Alton Location

West Star Aviation opened a 60,000-sq-ft hangar at its East Alton, Illinois facility, allowing it to expand existing business aircraft maintenance programs