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Engines

XL Aerospace Develops New Fuel Nozzle Test Stand

The XL Aerospace fuel nozzle test stand's configuration supports a range of Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C/T, PW206, and PW207 turboshaft engines.
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Engines

West Star Offers Repair on CJ4 Engine Service Bulletin

West Star Aviation received extra training and acquired specialized equipment for the Williams International service bulletin on the FJ44-4A engine.
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Maintenance and Modifications

AviationManuals Offers Free, Revised MEL Guide

AviationManuals's revised minimum equipment list guide includes a new section on trends and pitfalls to avoid with MELs.
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Aircraft

ExecuJet South Africa Adds To Long-range Charter Fleet

ExecuJet's Bombardier Global Express will be based at the charter operator's facilities at Lanseria International Airport.
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Rotorcraft

First-half Sales, Supply of Preowned Helos Drops

Sales of preowned heavy helicopters were the only class to buck the first-half 2022 trend, Aero Asset said.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky Teams Up with Liberty Partners on Wi-Fi STCs

Oklahoma-based Liberty Partners has completed four STCs for SmartSky Networks.
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Aircraft

Luxaviation Adds To Charter, Managed Fleet

Luxembourg-based Luxaviation has added six charter and managed business jets to its fleet.
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Aircraft

Aircraft Values Remain Strong Despite Economic Headwinds

Demand for business jets continues to remain strong, according to the third quarter 2022 Vref Market Trend Report.
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Charter & Fractional

Premiere Private Jets Expands Charter Fleet

The addition of two Cessna Citation Ultras brings the total of Premier Private Jets' floating fleet of business jets to 17.
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Charter & Fractional

Yingling Joins Fly Louie's Preferred FBO Network

Yingling Aviation has access to more than 300 charter operators through the Fly Louie Alliance.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Blue Sky's SkyLink Satcom Passes Qualification Testing

Blue Sky Network's SkyLink antenna also received FAA technical standard orders approval.
Maintenance and Modifications

Lufthansa Technik Adds Mx Capacity in the Philippines

New hangar adds 20 percent more capacity for Lufthansa Technik Philippines.
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Maintenance and Modifications

C&L Aerospace Expanding PMA Parts

C&L Aerospace has become the exclusive distributor for the ATR’s rear tail cone lens assembly.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Adds To A&P Corps through OJT Program

West Star Aviation has hired A&P technicians after their completion of an FAA on-the-job training apprentice program offered by the MRO provider.
Aircraft

Daher Delivers 20th TBM 960 Turboprop Single

The 20th Daher TBM 960 delivery comes a little more than two months after receiving FAA type certification.
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Aircraft

Aeronautix Seeks King Air 350 Starter/generator STC

Wichita-based Aeronautix has developed a starter/generator that will increase power and decrease maintenance for the Beechcraft King Air 350.
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Avionics

Pro Star Aviation Plans Facility, Capabilities Expansion

Pro Star Aviation in New Hampshire has a number of efforts underway to expand its maintenance and STC capabilities.
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Engines

Honeywell's TFE731 Turbofan Engine Turns 50

The TFE731, which turns 50, was Honeywell's first business jet engine.
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Charter & Fractional

Charter Booking Firm Mirai Expands to Middle East

Mirai Flights has signed three new charter brokers in the Middle East region.
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AviationManuals Earns IS-BAH Recognition

With the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling recognition, AviationManuals expects to be able to serve more FBOs.
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Charter & Fractional

With More Aircraft, NetJets Adds New Lease Option

Fractional provider NetJets is expecting to accept delivery of 80 business jets this year.
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Aircraft

C&L Aviation To Host Plane Pull Fundraiser

The plane pull hosted by C&L Aviation Group and Bangor International Airport is a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine.

ASTM Revises GA Aircraft Systems, Equipment Standard

ASTM International's revision is intended to "level the playing field" for OEMs.
Charter & Fractional

Flexible Booking Behind Volato's New Stretch Jet Card

Volato's new Stretch Jet Card offers rewards to users who are flexible in their travel plans.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

SmartSky Adds STC for Cessna Citation X Bizjet

The STC was awarded following the installation and testing of SmartSky Network's hardware on a flyExclusive Citation X.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bluetail Builds Records Scanning Through Crowdsourcing

Bluetail is recruiting A&Ps from across the U.S. to perform mobile scanning of business aircraft records.
Engines

Precision Aviation To Acquire PTB Group

Precision Aviation Group's acquisition of PTB Group will expand its markets in turboprop engines as well as supply chain services.
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Pilot John Expands North Carolina Distribution Center

The additional square footage in North Carolina will help Pilot John International meet rising demand.
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Lack of Recency a Risk for Flight Departments

AviationManuals noted an increase in clients' risk assessments in 2021.
Charter & Fractional

Generation Jets Relocates, Plans Air Ambulance Expansion

The 20-year-old Part 135 operator looks to build on its charter and aircraft management business as well as add air ambulance services.
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