Content Archive: December 2017

Aircraft

Russia’s New Aerial Tanker Emerges

The Il-78M-90A was rolled out at the Aviastar-SP plant in Ulyanovsk.
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Fuel

World Fuel Expands French Network

The Miami-baed fuel provider is now operating at several key locations in France.
Aircraft

Indonesia Receives Its Last Upgraded F-16; Considers Buying Chinooks

After much rework, the Block 25 Fighting Falcons are now Block 52 IDs. CH-47s could follow the AH-64Es now being delivered.
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Melcher: Ex-Im Woes Dampening Strong Export Growth

The U.S. is achieving record exports, but $30 billion in deals are being held up by a lack of a quorum at Ex-Im.
Airports

Bag Stolen from Taxiing VistaJet CL650 at Lagos

Aircraft was reportedly taxiing to customs and immigration when crew bag was stolen. It later went to EAN Aviation’s FBO.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Singapore Designated BBJ Warranty Shop

The MRO facility at Seletar Aerospace Park is now a factory authorized BBJ service center and warranty repair facility.
Aircraft

Dassault Cancels Falcon 5X Business Jet Program

Dassault Cancels Falcon 5X Business Jet Program
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The Benefits of Employee Flying Clubs

Companies such as ACI Jet and Dassault have set up or associated themselves with flying clubs for the benefit of their employees.
Aircraft

Lockheed Martin, Aerion Reach MOU on Future of AS2

While not yet calling the arrangement a full partnership, Aerion anticipates the MoU will lead to AS2 production at Lockheed Martin facilities.
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Aircraft

Canada Scraps Plan To Buy Super Hornets from Boeing

Will buy second-hand Hornets from Australia instead, to boost its own fleet, pending competition for a long-term replacement
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