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FBOs

FBO Profile: Beach Aviation Services

South Carolina's Horry County operates three FBOs in the heart of the state's golf and beach region
Maintenance and Modifications

Former CRS Jet Spares Exec Launches New Company

North Carolina-based AOne Parts & Logistics will deal with both new and used aircraft parts.
Aircraft

Qatar Executive Presses G500s into Charter Service

Qatar Executive has become the world’s first commercial service operator of the recently certified Gulfstream G500.
Maintenance and Modifications

Daher Opens Base To Bolster TBM Support in Paris

The facility has U.S. FAA and EASA Part 145 approval.
FBOs

Signature’s TechnicAir Adds Mobile Service in Midwest

Signature TechnicAir has stationed new mobile service units at Chicago Midway International (MDW) and Minnesota’s Saint Paul Downto
Maintenance and Modifications

Private Equity Firm Levine Leichtman Buys AeroSafety

Levine Leichtman Capital has acquired AeroSafety, which services aircraft life vests, fire extinguishers, oxygen masks and cylinders, and life rafts.
Rotorcraft

ASG Sees Mixed Global Helo Market, Lights on Upswing

In the pre-owned market in Asia, prices have held steady but inventory has increased.
Aircraft

Global 7500 To Make Touchdown at PDK for Super Bowl

Bombardier Business Aircraft is using the Super Bowl in Atlanta to kick off a world tour of its flagship Global 7500.
Aircraft

Aviaa Expands European Footprint with Convolus Merger

The combination gives Aviaa access to a European FBO network comprising Dassault Falcon Service, ExecuJet and Jet Aviation.
Regulations and Government

In Shutdown Wake, NATCA Remains Wary of Future Funding

NATCA, A4A, and TTD also urged leaders to avert another shutdown in mid-February.
Aircraft

A330-900 Certified for ‘Beyond 180-minutes’ ETOPS

The first of two A330neo models can fly routes with a diversion distance of some 2,000 nm.
FBOs

FlightAware Adds Signature Flight to FBO Toolbox

Signature’s FBOs also will host FlightAware’s proprietary ADS-B ground stations called FlightFeeders.
FBOs

SEA Prime Touts New Milan FBO at S&D

Taking cues from its stylish older sibling at Milan's Linate Airport, the Italian FBO operator will soon debut its new facility at Milan Malpensa.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

GA-ASI Contracts British Industry for RAF Protector Program

General Atomics has awarded weaponization contracts to MBDA and Raytheon for the RAF's Protector, as well as engaging other UK industry players.
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Aircraft

At Bell, Civil Helos Carry the Quarter, Year

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