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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.
Aircraft

VistaJet and Wealth-X Release Report on HNW Jet Users

VistaJet believes the report underlnes trends that will strengthen its business model over the next few years, with a move away from ownership.
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Aircraft

ABACE ’18 To Boost Interest in Asian Bizav Potential

The rise of Asia-Pacific economies and in particular China has created a void which business aviation can fill, as barriers are dealt with.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aviaâ Brings Group Purchasing to Business Aviation

Tech start-up, AVIAA, has developed software that allows group purchasing to be used in business aviation for the first time.
Regulations and Government

GKN Fails To Fight Off Takeover Bid

While UK government mulls intervening, Airbus says Melrose takeover could mean no future contracts for GKN.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Reports Stronger UK Sales

Company also offers its Helionix flight-deck simulator at its Oxford headquarters, allowing for pilot familiarisation with the latest cockpit.
Aircraft

Isle of Man Notches Up 1,000th Registration

A Gulfstream G650ER has become the 1,000th aircraft to be registered by the Isle of Man under its “M” registration.
Airlines

ERA Tackles Brexit, Pax Rights Issues

Europe’s regional airlines still must emphasize their vital importance to the wider European economy.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Gama Aviation Releases 2017 Results, Underlying Profits Up 28%

Farnborough, UK-based company has raised funds for further expansion abroad.
Aircraft

Centreline Adds a Second Legacy 500

Operator adds another jet as it strives to grow its managed fleet and charter business.
Aircraft

New Engines Drive Change From Falcon 5X to 6X

Once it had taken the decision to swap Silvercrest for PW800s, it didn’t take long for Dassault to define the 6X.