Content Archive: December 2014

Rotorcraft

Extended Range Holds Key to Future of Offshore Ops

AgustaWestland keeps faith in tiltrotor concept.
Aircraft

ExecuJet to Complete DWC Move by 2017

Parking at DXB in increasingly short supply so a move to DWC is not such a bad thing, says Execujet.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Boutsen offers jet brokerage, cabin interior

Boutsen has had a good year, and says that Qatari customers have been particularly active.
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FBOs

Colt buy give WFS bigger regional presence

World Fuel Services believes Middle East customers are becoming more cost-conscious, as aircraft become more efficient.
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Aircraft

Empire Aviation Group to Double Fleet Size

EAG to open new base in Asia as it plans to double its fleet size by the end of this decade.
Aircraft

Gama builds ME fleet, eyes DWC

Gama would consider setting up at DWC, but says some operators are choosing Sharjah over DWC.
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Charter & Fractional

Jet Aviation Remains Strong in Key Bizav Hub Dubai

Jet Aviation is in negotiations over moving from DXB to DWC, and is looking to strengthen its presence in Saudi.
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Aircraft

Airbus Inches Closer to Boeing in 2014 Order Race

European company's net sales tally for the year stood at 1,031 at the end of November
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

U.S. House Extends Bonus Depreciation Through Year-end

Bill passed despite objections that waiting until year-end for a one-year retroactive extension prolongs uncertainty and provides little benefit.
Accidents

Pilot Training a Focus in Brazil Citation XLS Crash

Brazil's accident investigation agency published a preliminary recommendation that both cockpit crewmembers should receive the same aircraft training.