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Rotorcraft

All-electric R44 Sets Flight Record

A Robinson R44 modified by Tier 1 Engineering has set a new world record for electric-powered helicopter flight.
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Training and Workforce

Directional Aviation Has Lofty Aspirations for SimCom

Under Directional Aviation's wing, SimCom plans three subdivisions: owner-flown pilot training, bizjet fleet pilot training, and a new pilot academy.
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Airports

Dallas To Implement DAL GA Landing Fee January 1

Dallas set a final rate of $5.15 per 1,000 pounds but is eliminating the fuel flowage fee for those paying the landing fee.
FBOs

Aviaâ and Jetex Sign Preferred Supplier Deal

The agreement will give Aviaâ‘s business aircraft operator membership ground handling discounts at select locations in Jetex' global FBO network.
Training and Workforce

CAE Renews BizAv Fleet Operator Training Agreements

The global flight training provider has signed contracts with several business aircraft operators.
Airlines

Wow Air To Cut Fleet Nearly in Half, Lays Off 111 Staff

The Icelandic low-fare carrier starts a restructuring exercise amid talks of a rescue plan with Indigo Partners.
Maintenance and Modifications

Flying Colours Starts New Hangar at Peterborough

The 100,000-sq-ft building is expected to be completed by mid-2019.
Regulations and Government

Textron Seeks New Longitude Fuel Tank Exemption

The exemption request is a "permanent means of full compliance with the regulation," Textron Aviation said.
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Charter & Fractional

NASJET To Focus on Aircraft Management

Consolidation of the Flynas Group is taking place to prepare for an IPO, and operating arm has sold several of its own aircraft.
Aircraft

Sky Prime Goes It Alone in Saudi Market

Alpha Star appears to have divested itself of a former stake in fellow Riyadh operator Sky Prime.
Airports

Dubai and Gulf Business Aviation Developing Rapidly

Al Maktoum International Airport is developing into Dubai's primary business aviation airport.
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Aircraft

Saudi Arabia Rationalizes Bizjet Fleet

The largest business aviation market in the Middle East is facing new challenges.
FBOs

Sheltair, Avfuel Team at MEBAA

U.S. FBO chain Sheltair and global fuel supplier Avfuel showcase their tandem flight support services.
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Aircraft

Boutsen Offers ACJ319 for Sale at MEBAA

Monaco-based Boutsen puts emphasis on the Middle East market with its first showing of a VIP airliner at MEBAA.
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Regulations and Government

Krimson Wins One of First New Ethiopian CAA Licenses

Krimson has proven that it matches up to ICAO service levels with its new CAA license.
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FBOs

Argos Gives Bizav an Italian Welcome

The Italian FBO chain highlights the seamless service it delivers through a combination of experience and innovation.
Maintenance and Modifications

MENA Aerospace Puts Bahrain on Charter Map

Bahrain-based MENA Aerospace has ambitions to contribute to both bizjet and commercial aviation sectors.
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Aircraft

Gama Pushes Ahead with Saudi Venture

UAE-based Gama Aviation is entering the Saudi market with a Part 125 operating certificate.
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Aircraft

Cedar Executive Studying Third Aircraft

Middle East Airline subsidiaries Cedar Executive and Cedar Jet Center serve business, government, and banks.
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Aircraft

New Saudi Airshow to Launch in March

Al Thumamah-based Saudi Aviation Club will host the new international airshow in Saudi Arabia.
Aircraft

VistaJet Would Like to Add Up to 10 Global 7500s

VistaJet says Middle East activity is growing, as it looks to add examples of Bombardier's new ultra-long-range Global 7500 to its fleet.
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Regulations and Government

IBAC Highlights Industry Outreach Efforts

The International Business Aviation Council wants industry companies and operators to know it is here to help.
Aircraft

MEBAA Conference Highlights UAE's Bizav Role

There was a call for an increase in the use of smaller airports for business aviation at this year's MEBAA Conference.
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FBOs

Mototok Helps Optimize Hangar Space

Electronic computerized tug maker Mototok can increase available hangar space by the equivalent of 40 percent.
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Charter & Fractional

Fireblade Aviation Offers Private Gateway to Africa

Located in Johannesburg, Fireblade is one of Africa’s most prestigious FBOs and offers onward charter throughout Africa.
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Aircraft

VIP Sukhoi Superjet Makes MEBAA Debut

The executive version of the Sukhoi Superjet made its Middle East debut at MEBAA 2018.
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Aircraft

Newest VIP BBJ 787 Arrives in Dubai

Among an unusually large flock of VIP airliner-derived business jets on the MEBAA show static display is a Boeing BBJ 787.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Dubai South Concentrates on Hangarage

The DWC Aviation District in Dubai South is expected to see the building of nine Code F Hangars by 2022.
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Aircraft

Cirrus Vision Jet Makes First Regional Landing at MEBAA

Small aircraft like Cirrus's Vision Jet could prove useful in the Gulf region.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

eVTOL: The $30 Billion Lottery

Many questions remain about the scope and viability of the emerging vertical takeoff and landing aircraft market.