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FBOs

Carlsbad Jet Center Takes Over Magellan FBO at CRQ

The independent FBO will be managed by FBO veterans Josh and Julia Hochberg of Sonoma Jet Center fame.
FBOs

Sheltair Makes Colorado Debut

The Florida-based aviation service provider has opened a temporary FBO at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, ahead of a multmillion dollar permanent home
FBOs

Florida FBO Breaks Ground on New Base

Jetscape Services, one of four FBOs at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, expects to debut the new $20 million-plus facility in summer 2020.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Sacramento Mather Jet Center

As the sole FBO operator at three of the California capital's four airports, if you've flown privately to Sacramento, you know them.
Regulations and Government

NBAA S&D To Delve into New Charter Broker Rule

Set to take effect February 14, the new rule is raising questions among schedulers and dispatchers surrounding disclosure requirements.
Aircraft

Delta Delays A220 Service Launch

Government shutdown forces the Atlanta-based airline to shift first revenue flight of the former C Series from January 31 to February 7.
Airlines

Bangkok Airways Replaces CEO Fined for Securities Fraud

The Thai regional airline names the son of former chief executive to run the company.
Aircraft

Swift: Looking Back on the Forgotten T-X Contender

Northrop Grumman's Model 400 was developed for the T-X competition, but was withdrawn. Recently more dtails have emerged about the aircraft
Environment

Bizav Shines over Airlines in Euro Environmental Report

Bizjets produce significantly less noise and harmful emissions, and this trend continues to improve compared to the jet and turboprop airline fleet.
Charter & Fractional

JetSuiteX Adds Flights To Coachella Music Festival

JetSuiteX is adding seasonal flights to Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM) in Thermal, California, this April for the Coachella Music Festival.
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Insider Adds Specific Quote Capability to Website

Users now can seek an MRO quote from an individual provider or send out a request to all matching providers in the MRO Insider network.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Opens New Hangar at East Alton Location

West Star Aviation opened a 60,000-sq-ft hangar at its East Alton, Illinois facility, allowing it to expand existing business aircraft maintenance programs
ATC

ATC Delays Break U.S. Government Shutdown Impasse

The FAA acknowledged it has experienced a higher number than usual staff out on sick leave at two of its facilities.
Airports

ATC Staff Shortage Halts Flights at New York La Guardia

Air traffic management program has delayed outgoing flights by more than an hour at nearby Newark Airport.
Rotorcraft

Bell V-280 Valor Tiltrotor Reaches 280 Knots

Bell V-280 hit target maximum speed after 13 months of flight testing.
Aircraft

At Bell, Civil Helos Carry the Quarter, Year

Commercial helicopter deliveries at Bell increased while revenue decreased in 2018.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Russia Prepares To Flight-test the Sukhoi S-70 UCAV

Through photos leaked on Russian internet sites it appears that the Sukhoi S-70 heavyweight UCAV is nearing a first flight

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Aircraft

What it’s like to fly a Boeing B-29 Superfortress

What it’s like to fly a Boeing B-29 Superfortress
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Airlines

U.S. Airlines Slam Government Shutdown

JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines say the shutdown is hurting the U.S. air travel industry and is beginning to affect their revenues.
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Aircraft

TBM 850 and 930 Complete Journey over Antarctica

Both flights qualify as first legs in the rarely awarded Polar Diamond Circumnavigator Diploma.
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Aircraft

France Launches Rafale F4 Upgrade

France has formally launched the next major step in Rafale development, with the accent on improved networking.
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Aircraft

Bombardier To Buy Global 7500 Wing Program from Triumph

The acquisition is expected to help boost Bombardier's Aerostructures anticipated 2019 revenues from $2 billion to between $2.25 billion and $2.5 billion.
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Aircraft

Textron Aviation Closes 2018 on High Note

The Wichita airframer saw higher year-over-year jet and turboprop deliveries and a 12 percent revenue increase.
Rotorcraft

Tax Credit Floated for Crash-resistant HEMS Fuel Tanks

Colorado congressmen propose a 10 percent tax credit against the cost of installing crash resistant fuel systems in EMS helicopters.
Airlines

IAG To Sell Its Stake in Norwegian Air Shuttle

The British Airways parent confirms that it does not plan to bid for the low-cost carrier.
FBOs

Ross Aviation Expands to Caribbean

The company has acquired Cayman Islands-based Island Air and its two FBOs, giving it its first presence outside the U.S.
Aircraft

U.S. Sanctions Force MC-21 Course Correction

Russian companies insist they can supply the needed raw materials for the MC-21's composite wings.
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Airports

Flight Trials Begin at Beijing’s New ‘Mega-airport’

Schedules call for Daxing International Airport to Open on September 30.
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Aircraft

SAS Takes Three Airbus A321LRs from Air Lease

The Scandinavian airline intends to deploy the narrowbody on intercontinental routes.