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The UK's exclusive Pilatus service center and PC-12 sales dealer sees a growing number of the turboprop single at the airport.

CEO of leading European operator believes EBACE could be held in a less expensive European city than Geneva.

Team led by ex-Airbus tech boss is taking a conservative approach, developing redundant-propulsion technology using a Cessna 337 testbed.

New facility will bring all NAC’s helicopter activities to one self-owned and operated center, including training and maintenance.

With 12 aircraft now in service with customers, Swiss OEM will reach 23 by year-end, coinciding with approval for unprepared surface ops.

Effectively a “Smart” tug, it could help create a drastic reduction in insurance claims and premiums from taxi-tug mishaps.

U.S. company is attempting to raise awareness its central brand, which encompasses 11 businesses.

CoolView lets in light but blocks head and UV, allowing the cabin to remain far cooler in hot climates and shielding the pilots.

Both companies will benefit from the fleets and reach of the other, along with Luxaviation’s FBO and maintenance facilities around the world.

Now a subsidiary of Total, Saft has its roots firmly in France.

Gainjet Ireland was established in 2015 and received its AOC in June 2016. It now has seven aircraft with more to come.

Company operates throughout the Pacific Rim using aircraft under a Maltese AOC.

Annual European business aviation safety event will be held February 26-27 in Switzerland.

NextGen ProLink compliance-driven upgrade from CJG is available for aircraft such as the Gulfstream G200, Falcon 50/50EX, and 2000/2000EX.

French manufacturer is working on its next aircraft with further details to be released next year, as Falcon 6X proceeds on schedule.

A five-year monitoring and audit process has built up to the point where Sino Jet has become the first Chinese operator to reach Level 3.

SmartSky Networks is using 5G technology to create an air-to ground high-speed network and is signing up distributors for its equipment.

Swedish platform used by charter brokers worldwide has come to NBAA 2018 with Swedish-themed booth.

Directional Capital’s maintenance management company offers stand-in aircraft service for engine-related AOGs.

Group purchaser says idea is catching on as smaller operators can better compete with larger operators through lowering costs.

Forecast activity from the Traqpak report shows traffic during Thanksgiving will be up, New Years could mark a record increase.

New large bag for the offshore helicopter industry is designed for all portable devices to be stored safely during a flight.

Pilots can now experience Dassault’s recently certificated FalconEye HUD at FlightSafety’s Dallas and Paris training centers.

Ground handler specializes in supporting business aviation at Eastern European city airports, and has been bringing lounges closer to GA ramps.

The business aviation airport is playing its part in encouraging people to fly, sponsoring a scholarship each year for an aspiring young pilot.

London area bizav-only airport is on course to break its movement record this year but still has lots of capacity.

Biggin is the closest dedicated business aviation airport to central London, with helicopter shuttles to Battersea Heliport.

Emerging markets have been battered economically but OEM caution means used aircraft will remain popular, predicts leading broker.

With a popular FBO established at Linate, closer to the city, SEA Prime is confident Malpensa’s new VIP terminal will succeed too.

Slots at maintenance shops are running out fast with the deadline for being ADS-B compliant in the U.S., the end of 2019, not far away.