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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
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Insider Adds Specific Quote Capability to Website

Users now can seek an MRO quote from an individual provider or send out a request to all matching providers in the MRO Insider network.
Charter & Fractional

JetSuiteX Adds Flights To Coachella Music Festival

JetSuiteX is adding seasonal flights to Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM) in Thermal, California, this April for the Coachella Music Festival.
Sustainability and Environment

Bizav Shines over Airlines in Euro Environmental Report

Bizjets produce significantly less noise and harmful emissions, and this trend continues to improve compared to the jet and turboprop airline fleet.
Aircraft

Swift: Looking Back on the Forgotten T-X Contender

Northrop Grumman's Model 400 was developed for the T-X competition, but was withdrawn. Recently more dtails have emerged about the aircraft
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Airlines

Bangkok Airways Replaces CEO Fined for Securities Fraud

The Thai regional airline names the son of former chief executive to run the company.
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Aircraft

Delta Delays A220 Service Launch

Government shutdown forces the Atlanta-based airline to shift first revenue flight of the former C Series from January 31 to February 7.
Aircraft

What it’s like to fly a Boeing B-29 Superfortress

What it’s like to fly a Boeing B-29 Superfortress
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Airports

Flight Trials Begin at Beijing’s New ‘Mega-airport’

Schedules call for Daxing International Airport to Open on September 30.
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Aircraft

U.S. Sanctions Force MC-21 Course Correction

Russian companies insist they can supply the needed raw materials for the MC-21's composite wings.
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FBOs

Ross Aviation Expands to Caribbean

The company has acquired Cayman Islands-based Island Air and its two FBOs, giving it its first presence outside the U.S.
Airlines

IAG To Sell Its Stake in Norwegian Air Shuttle

The British Airways parent confirms that it does not plan to bid for the low-cost carrier.
Rotorcraft

Tax Credit Floated for Crash-resistant HEMS Fuel Tanks

Colorado congressmen propose a 10 percent tax credit against the cost of installing crash resistant fuel systems in EMS helicopters.
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Closes 2018 on High Note

The Wichita airframer saw higher year-over-year jet and turboprop deliveries and a 12 percent revenue increase.