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Regulations and Government

BBGA Ups Ante as Brexit Looms

UK association plays central part in EBAA but has mainly focused recently on bolstering its relevance to the UK bizav sector.
Aircraft

Textron Shows Off Longitude’s Quiet Cabin

OEM’s painstaking attention to detail on cabin noise reduction creates a best-in-class result, as type approaches certification next month.
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Airports

Simulation Validates Sesar Multi-Remote-Tower Solution

Simulation at DLR will be followed with a real-life simulation at Budapest.
Airports

London City Airport Closed after WWII-era Bomb Found

Airport in London’s Docklands closed by unexploded WW2 bomb discovery.
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Aircraft

Royal Flying Doctor Service Orders King Airs

The Australian RFDS has placed an order for two modified Beechcraft King Air 350 cargo aircraft.
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Launches “IntelligentEngine” Concept

UK-based engine OEM believes a focus on the digital domain will mean a revolution in reliability and support.
Airports

TAG Farnborough Airport Reports Further Growth

In 2017, London's second-busiest business aviation airport (after Luton) recorded the best year since 2007.
Aircraft

China Investment in U.S. GA is Low Risk for LCA Market

Report by Rand Corporation finds that Chinese investment in the U.S. aviation market is focused on GA but warns on threats to airliner manufacturing.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

GI Aviation Appointed MENA Rep by New York Design Firm

Abu Dhabi-based GI Aviation is also building its own fleet of Pilatus aircraft with VIP cabins.
Aircraft

ATR Books Berjaya Buy, Converts Silver Airways Order

The turboprop market continues to be strong for ATR, as it continues to ponder an all-new 90-seater
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Aircraft

Airbus Will Shut Down A380 Line Without Emirates Order

2017 was “quite a challenge” says Airbus, as it continues to increase production rates and put pressure on rival Boeing.
FBOs

New FBO Opens at London Southend Airport

New FBO will put Southend firmly on the map for FBO visitors, with 24 access.
Aircraft

Piaggio Aerospace Outlines New Five-year Plan

Italian manufacturer plans to focus on the P.1HH and P.180 programs.
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Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Broker Desk Marks Good First Year

Worldwide group says local offices for charter sales, and central broker desk in Luton, has worked well.
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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

Daher CDG Spares Base To Boost Falcon Support

Contract to build CDG Falcon-spares center builds on existing relationship with Dassault.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Aviation Obtains Maltese Air Operator Certificate

Having announced at EBACE 2017 that it had signed a joint venture agreement in Malta, Swiss firm has now been granted an AOC by the Malta CAD.
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Aircraft

Pilatus PC-24 Awarded EASA and FAA Certification

First aircraft to be delivered to PlaneSense in the U.S. in January.
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Airlines

CEFA Aviation Software Lets Pilots Review Their Flights

Automation is leading pilots to get less and less manual flying time, but this new tool allows them to self-review post-flight in confidence.
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Opens New Mideast Service Center

UK engine manufacturer says it now has enhanced service reach around the globe.
Training and Workforce

Speaker Line-Up Announced for Dubai Air Show Training Event

The Middle East will need 58,000 new pilots and 66,000 new skilled maintenance personnel to staff the region’s airlines between now and 2035.
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Engines

Rolls-Royce Opens New Mideast Service Center

UK engine manufacturer says it now has enhanced service reach around the globe.
Aircraft

Farnborough Airshow Aims to Thrill Again in 2018

Organizers of the Farnborough International Airshow say they are enhancing the show, the site and adding new content as its footprint grows.
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Aircraft

Isle of Man Will 'Robustly Defend' M-Reg Aircraft Transactions

Ten years after starting the M-register for private aircraft, the Isle of Man is under the spotlight after data from a law firm was leaked.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Introduces ProMaintenance for Operators

ProMaintenance is a turnkey package that considerably eases the maintenance management burden for operators.
FBOs

Hawker Pacific Second Shanghai FBO Gets CIQ

While business aviation activity is increasing in China, AsBAA is focusing on Asia as a whole with various regional chapters being formed.
Aircraft

VistaJet Sees Strong Growth Since Entering U.S. Market

The worldwide operator says quality is the key to its services, with 72 owned aircraft with common branding.
Aircraft

Nextant Aerospace Completes G90XT Test Program

Nextant is now on the cusp of FAA certification for the King Air G90XT, with EASA validation to follow.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Introduces ProMaintenance for Operators

ProMaintenance is a turnkey package that considerably eases the maintenance management burden for operators.
Safety

Argus Launches Operational Excellence Program

Argus International is giving flight departments an opportunity to further improve in safety and other areas.