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Aircraft

Jetcraft Sees Growing Role Helping Asian Buyers to Upgrade

Broker has found a key role selling used aircraft where clients have replacement aircraft coming in, particularly new aircraft from the OEMs.
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Aircraft

Regourd Aviation Offers Jets in Europe, Africa

French operator with several African subsidiaries has joined European airline association, is offering its regional aircraft for charter/lease.
Accidents

More Gray Charter Action Needed, Says BACA

BBC Wales has continued to investigate Sala crash, assisted by BACA, which wants more action from the CAA to deter illegal charter.
Aircraft

20 Years Since Breitling Orbiter Circled the Globe in 20 Days

Piccard said historic achievement, peobably the last great aviation achievement of the 20th Century, seems like "only yesterday."
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Charter & Fractional

Flight-Sharing Provider Wingly Revamps Website

Despite flight sharing proving controversial, Wingly believes it can persuade industry that its users are complying with regulations.
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Regulations and Government

BBGA Mulls Brexit Uncertainty

Top topics at the BBGA’s annual conference included airport access, illegal charter and Brexit uncertainties.
Rotorcraft

HeliSpeed Seeking FAA Pilots

Blackpool, UK-based HeliSpeed is broadening out to offer training, with skills shortages a common theme.
Airports

TAG Farnborough Tops AIN FBO Survey Again

TAG Farnborough Reflects On Another Great Year as it Tops AIN’s FBO Survey For 12th Consecutive Year.
Regulations and Government

Helioffshore Targets Data-driven Safety Improvements

The organization will be five years old this year and has already formed the bedrock for solid safety advances in the sector.
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Aircraft

British Airways Parent IAG Orders 18 Boeing 777X Twins

The UK flag carrier will phase out its 747-400 fleet in favor of GE-powered 777Xs by 2024.
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Charter & Fractional

Private Pilot Convicted of Operating Illegal Charter Flight

Charter association welcomes conviction of pilot of illegal charter flight which crashed following departure when 426 lbs overweight.
Airlines

Sale of Flybe to Connect Airways Completed

The UK regional airline has struggled to find direction for years but new owners will give it access to Heathrow Airport.
Charter & Fractional

OJets Develops Global Reach Beyond Asia

Operating for a year now, OJets sees itself as a hawk whose wings can envelope the globe out of Asia.
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Aircraft

Autonomous Flight Ready To Build Flying Prototype Y6S

Start-up company’s Y6S eVTOL can already turn on its fans and rotate the rotor shrouds. Funding for a flying prototype is “almost finalized.”
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Aircraft

Britten-Norman Expands Manufacturing Footprint

UK's aircraft manufacturer is keen to grow its upgrades and modifications business, while new aircraft manufacturing continues at a low level.
Aircraft

Nomad Gets London City Airport Approval for CJ2/3+

Swiss operator says London City approval opens up new charter opportunities.
Aircraft

ATR Surveys Growth Prospects in U.S. and China

The Franco-Italian airframer sees a bright future for turboprops, as it finalizes STOL and pure freighter variants.
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ATC

Osprey Brings Real-time Risk Assessment to Flightworx

Data-led approach offers instantaneous risk assessment in flight planning tool.
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Aircraft

Optimism Follows Bumper Year for Preowned Bizjets

CJI event reflects very strong 2018 in pre-owned sales, with 2019 likely to continue the trend.
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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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AfBAA Turns Corner as it Seeks New Leadership

The African Business Aviation Association says it is all set for its regional conference, taking place in Nairobi January 28-30, 2019.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Varsano: London Still Popular with Middle East Clients

Despite political uncertainty, The Jet Business is seeing plenty of Middle East buyers in its Park Lane store.
Maintenance and Modifications

Academy 147 Successfully Exploits Mx Training Niche

After Andy Trinchero saw a gap in the market for maintenance training focused on business jets, he has now filled that niche.

MEBAA Announces New Board Members

Four new board members and a board advisor will bolster the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association.
Charter & Fractional

Gama Aviation Targets 2020 for Sharjah BAC Opening

UK-based Gama Aviation has moved fast to establish its Bournemouth maintenance base and is moving towards completion of its Sharjah facility.
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Avionics

Satcom Direct Touts Xperience for Middle East Buyers

After a successful NBAA show, Satcom Direct is bringing SD Xperience to the Middle East market, along with new Intelsat offering and flat antenna.
Aircraft

Nomad Adds Airbus Bizliner to Fleet

Swiss operator Nomad Aviation has added an Airbus to its AOC and made it available for charter.
FBOs

Air BP Looks Forward to New Al Maktoum GA Fuel Terminal

Air BP will use MEBAA to underline its continued commitment to the Middle East, including business aviation.
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Environment

Bizav Operators Prep To Start CORSIA Monitoring

New global emissions offsetting scheme set to start on January 1, with two years of benchmarking before first three year offsetting period.
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Charter & Fractional

Surf Air Pulls Out of Europe

Innovative operator pulls out of Europe after only 18 months as it focuses on U.S. growth.
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