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Training and Workforce

Aviation World Mourns Visionary Business Leader Serge Dassault

EBAA and NBAA said this year’s EBACE event would be “dedicated to the legacy of aviation leader Serge Dassault.”
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Aircraft

EBAA Close To Appointing First Secretary General

Association says EBACE will grow this year in terms of exhibitors, while a waiting list for the static display highlights popularity.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream To Build New Service Center at Farnborough

All-new hangar will include offices and workshops, with capacity for up to 13 long-range business jets.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

AMAC Becomes Completion Center for ACJ350 XWB

The Basel-based company has also established a large hangar at Bodrum-Milas Airport in southwest Turkey, offering handling and maintenance.
Aircraft

G650ER Polar Flight Breaks Records

Gulfstream continues to break speed records with its aircraft with the 650ER racking up 70.
Aircraft

Citation Longitude Poised to Complete Flight-test Campaign

Certification and first customer deliveries are now within reach for Cessna Citation Longitude manufacturer, Textron Aviation.
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Aircraft

Citation Latitude Clocks 5,000 Hours with NetJets Europe

Netjets Europe has received a ninth Cessna Citation Latitude almost three years since the type entered service.
Regulations and Government

Bermuda Aircraft Registry Bolsters European Team

BCAA is relocating its UK office to Farnborough as it increases its presence in Europe.
Aircraft

Piaggio Hopes To Double Avanti Evo Production Rate

Italian company believes emerging markets offer new opportunities while P.180’s popularity in U.S. and Europe continues.
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Aircraft

Cessna Completes First Denali Flight-test Articles

Single-engine turboprop has entered a new stage of development, with many test articles now fabricated.
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Safety

MedAire Advises on Risks of World Cup Travel

Providing risk advisories is one of MedAire’s key strengths, whether for trips or new tech such as artificial intelligence.
Aircraft

Luxaviation Sees San Marino as MENA Spring Board

Group continues to add aircraft to its AOCs while growing its FBO network and crew facilities.
Rotorcraft

Leonardo Helicopters Sees Solid Growth in Europe

Italian company believes helicopters that suit a number of applications hedge it against a possible downturn, while it has UAS well in hand.
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Airports

London Biggin Hill Continues Upward Trajectory

London Biggin Hill is gradually becoming the city’s main dedicated business aviation hub, along with Farnborough.
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Aircraft

Isle of Man Wants to be Business Aviation Center of Excellence

Isle of Man Registry focusing on business aviation but doesn't rule out offering AOCs when the time is right.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gama Aviation To Open Bournemouth Mx Hub

The fast-growing international business aviation company will close its Farnborough and Oxford maintenance operations by the end of 2018.

Aerogate, iJet Open Spanish Joint Venture

Trip planner iJet has grown a worldwide presence since being established in Dubai in 2014.
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Association Stresses Growth, Standards, Recognition

Charter broker association aims to grow and work with other organizations, says its first CEO.
Charter & Fractional

EASA-approved Flight Sharing Grows But Concerns Remain

While the U.S. FAA put a stop to advertising flights with non-AOC holders, EASA opened the door.
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Charter & Fractional

Avinode Sees Strong Charter Market in Europe

Swedish company says activity on its system shows Europe has robust growth at last.
Airlines

Brexit Starts To Ring Alarm Bells for UK Aviation Sector

Aviation lawyers say delays in clarifying what Brexit will mean, with the deadline looming, could cause chaos for UK aviation.
Aircraft

AfBAA Says Africa is Different for Bizav

Five-year old association has a new vision that will help it engage and foster business aviation in Africa.
Charter & Fractional

Pula Acquires Guernsey-based ASG Group

Acquisition makes sense for Pula, itself Guernsey-based, as it gives its Centreline subsidiary additional MRO capability.
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Aircraft

Aircraft Registries Line Up at ABACE

Small offshore registries offer a bespoke service for the niche that is business aviation, where operators are not second best to airlines.
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AsBAA Appeal Raises US$24,000 for Orbis

Money raised from AsBAA awards last November was donated to the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital during ABACE 2018.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

OJets selects Honeywell for in-flight connectivity

Honeywell “Connected Aircraft” services will be used by OJets to provide its customers with in-flight connectivity.
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Charter & Fractional

Asian Charter Market Expands Rapidly

Charter requests in China have surged, outstripping GDP growth which has come in at 6.8%.
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Aircraft

Foreign Aircraft Registries Tout Benefits

Various registries are now looking to grow their international presence.
Charter & Fractional

Gama Eyes Greater China Progress From Hong Kong Base

Farnborough, UK-based company has raised funds for further expansion abroad, with strategic investment from Hutchison Whampoa key to China.
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Engines

Continental Receives Chinese Approvals

Kerosene-burning engines are proving popular with professional flight training schools, which can now purchase aircraft with them.