Mark Phelps

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Jetex Dubai FBO Gets IS-BAH Approval

Quality standard comes as business aviation operators move from Dubai International Airport to DWC/Dubai South.
Charter & Fractional

Silicon Valley Firm Seeks to Digitize Charter Booking

Stellar Labs CEO developing a program to streamline quotes, proposals, bookings and the payment process.
Safety

EBAA Recognizes Safety Focus

The EBAA Safety of Flight Awards were handed out at Monday’s safety workshop before EBACE opened.
Aircraft

Bombardier Hails Flexjet for Challenger 350 Orders

Announcement brings the total number of Flexjet-ordered Challenger 350s to 60.
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Avionics

Jeppesen Adds Europe-friendly Features to Mobile FlightDeck EFB

Flight data specialist adds a European slant to its recent announcements
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Charter & Fractional

EBACE Ideal for Brokers

There are opportunities… but most agree the hotter markets are to the west.
Rotorcraft

Marenco Steps Up Flight Testing of New SH09 Helicopter

Marenco Swisshelicopter has logged around 90 letters of intent for its new SH09 single-engine helicopter.
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Safety

Flight Safety Foundation Presses for Information Sharing

Other initiatives include legal protection, fatigue management and worldwide seminars and meetings
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

China’s Haeco PJS Expands Global Footprint with EBACE Presence

European operators get the chance to visit with a China-based MRO and completions specialist
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Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault’s Customer Service Well Established in China

Several years of gradual investment have ramped up Falcon service capability.
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FAA To Hold Meetings on San Diego Airspace Redo

Three meetings in late June will solicit input from users and interested parties
Maintenance and Modifications

Honeywell Names JetCity as Asia Pacific Dealer

U.S. manufacturer taps Australian firm for business jet support in Asia Pacific.
Charter & Fractional

Asia Charter Demand Still Rising, But With Fluctuations

Online charter marketplace Avinode tracks requests for charter bookings.
Maintenance and Modifications

RBR To Install LoPresti Lighting on Business Aircraft

Dallas shop will focus on Hawker, Citation, Gulfstream and King Air installations
Aircraft

Argus Numbers Show U.S. Bizav Traffic Still on the Rise

March was better than February; and 2016 is better than 2015
Rotorcraft

Garmin Adds GTN650/750 Helicopter Features

Available for new and existing customers, features include WireAware, FastFind and simplified frequency entry
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation’s New Macau Maintenance Base Set to Open

The new facility in Macau will be an authorized service center for Gulfstream and Dassault Falcon.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Amac Stays Busy Across Service Portfolio

Amac Aerospace has wide capabilities, encompassing aircraft completions, refurbishments and maintenance.
Aircraft

Airbus Logs First Asian ACJ319neo Sale

Unnamed buyer is upgrading from a large-cabin business jet.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bombardier Bundles CMS Upgrade with 96-month Service

It's now easier to update the cabin entertainment system on 300-series Challengers
Aircraft

Embraer 2015 Results As Expected for Bizjet Division

Projections for FY2016 call for slight uptick across commercial and executive jet divisions

Aerox Displays Kevlar-based Medical Oxygen Tanks and Hardware

Maine-based company touts lightweight and adaptability of its systems.

APG Avionics Shows Controp’s Systems

The company’s camera systems are geared toward the rescue market.
Rotorcraft

Esterline Wins Contracts for Chinese New-design Helicopters

Canadian company also secures deals on German military rotorcraft
Rotorcraft

Enstrom Updates TH180 Forced Landing and Program Status

Test instrumentation may have malfunctioned, disconnecting engine from drive train

Insurance Provider Takes ASI as New Name

Reflecting a wider range of clients, Aviation Specialty Insurance also adds underwriters.
Rotorcraft

Florida Sheriff Department Takes Third Airbus H125

Single-engine helicopter will be used in a variety of roles.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Donates Parts to Aeronautical Tech School

More than 3,000 items will help train future aeronautical professionals
Rotorcraft

Turbomeca Celebrates 1 Million Hours With USCG

In 10 years, the Coast Guard has operated Arriel turboshafts in its MH-65 Dolphin fleet
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Maintenance and Modifications

UTC Wins Support Contract for SIA A350s

UTC Aerospace Systems has won a 12-year “CARE” agreement from Singapore Airlines A350s.