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Aircraft

Pilatus: Half of New Tranche of 80 PC-24s Already Sold

Swiss OEM says additional PC-24 slots selling out fast, production ramping up.
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Avionics

Universal Avionics Tapped for Falcon 900B Retrofit

Dassault Falcon upgrade will make it compliant with various avionics/ATC mandates.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Direct Introduces SD Xperience to Europe

U.S. company says its bundled, tailored connectivity package makes life easier for aircraft owners and operators.
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ATC

RocketRoute Now Works With Honeywell Datalink Lite

Honeywell has introduced Datalink Lite for "business and general aviation operators who fly less frequently," but who want some of the benefits.
Rotorcraft

SEA Prime: Malpensa Prime is 'Natural Growth'

The July opening of an FBO at Milan's Malpensa Airport just happens to coincide with Milan Linate closing for three months for runway resurfacing.
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Regulations and Government

Bellawings First To Obtain Cayman AOC

Hong Kong-based Bellawings has become the first operator to gain an AOC in the Cayman Islands.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

AMAC Unveils Hangar 5 Plan

10-year-old company now has four hangars at Basel and says it is busier than ever, so is adding a fifth hangar in partnership with Bombardier.
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CEPA Conference Goes Virtual To Help Save Planet

With EBACE's main theme this year being sustainable fuel, CEPA chose its moment to announce its own conference would be "virtual."
Engines

StandardAero Bolsters Capabilities at Fleetlands

StandardAero's UK south coast facility has increased capacity to support TFE731 engines, making life easier for European operators.

AsBAA Chairperson Jenny Lau To Step Down

The past two years has seen AsBAA opening new chapters across the region, setting up new events, and tackling key issues.
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Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Debuts G650 LCY Steep Approach Course

The London City course is available at FlightSafety's learning centers around the world.
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Avionics

FlightSafety Adds FalconEye to Dassault Sims

FSI is adding Dassault’s new combined vision system to Falcon family simulators in Paris, Dallas and Teterboro.
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Engines

Business Aircraft Operators Need To 'Demand' Biofuel

The Technical Panel at the SAJF Farnborough event on May 18 proved illuminating, focusing on calls for operators to lead the way.
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ATC

Down-Route Demos Flight Planning Integration

Under new ownership, Down-Route says its expense management and reservation app can now be integrated into flight planning software systems.
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Engines

Inflite Becomes Rolls-Royce Authorized Service Center for AE3007

Deal means Inflite will take advantage of its recent acquisition of Excellence Aviation Services.
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Regulations and Government

AviationManuals Launches EFVS Compliance Package

EFVS package provides flight departments with a comprehensive manual and completed LOA application.
Aircraft

Pilatus Reopens PC-24 Order Book after Five Years

While the order book is open again after five years, final certification milestones are falling into place—for use on dirt and grass runways.
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ATC

New SES Plan Rewards Inefficient ANSPs

Aviation associations have highlighted the slow progress despite the clear benefits the Single European Sky could bring.

Clay Lacy Selects FL3XX's Sales and Ops Software

U.S. bizav all-rounder selects Austrian firm to replace legacy system used for sales, operations, dispatch, crew coordination and more.
Environment

CORSIA Offsetting Machinery Starts To Take Shape

AIN provides a brief guide to CORSIA facts and dates for business aircraft operators.
Charter & Fractional

BACA Grows Membership, Ups Campaign Against Illegal Charter

Fresh campaign aims to educate travellers about the dangers of not using legitimate charter operators who comply with strict regulations.
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ExecuJet Enters Safari Tour Business

With long experience in Africa, based out of Lanseria, moving into safari tours is logical step for ExecuJet.
Aircraft

Jetcraft Predicts $30B Annual Bizav Market by 2023

After studying historic transaction data and factors both in the industry and wider economy, Jetcraft forecasts robust overall 5-year growth.
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Airports

TAG Farnborough Sees Sustained Traffic Levels

TAG Farnborough Airport hosted a sustainable jet fuel event just before EBACE involving several manufacturers and flights to Geneva.
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Training and Workforce

Krimson CEO Teaches the Next Generation

Students at high school in Ethiopia can gain an aviation qualification that can also be used as a credit towards a PPL.
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Aircraft

Zeusch Uses King Air for Live-broadcast Relay Flight

New Dutch operator has been booked for several more live sporting events as part of its five-year contract with broadcaster NEP.
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Aircraft

Piaggio Given Green Light To Restart Production

Troubled Italian OEM has secured government support to restart production as it seeks a new owner.
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Accidents

Cardiff City Joins BACA Call for Urgent Action on Gray Charter

The football club that lost its newly signed player in a January 21 accident has joined BACA The Air Charter Association in calling for urgent reform.
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Aircraft

Boeing Sees Initial Costs of 737 Max Grounding

First-quarter earnings show the impact of the Max grounding on Boeing but company plans to issue new 2019 guidance when impact is clearer.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Beijing Bizav Group Tackles Cost of Flying in China

Creating greater operating efficiency for Chinese business aircraft operators is the main aim at present for BBAA.
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