Content Archive: December 2016

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aero-Satcom now Inmarsat GX VAR

UK company will begin outfitting Europe-based head of state fleet with high speed Ka-band service this month
FBOs

Signature's New Panama FBO Goes Live

The location at Panama City is the chain's first FBO in Central America.
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Charter & Fractional

ASM Ups India Support Ops

Dubai-based firm refocuses flight support efforts on Asia, Africa and South America.
Airlines

Airline Profits Set To Peak In 2016 then Slip in 2017, Says IATA

Total profits for IATA member airlines will be lower than anticipated in 2016 at $35.6 billion, with rising oil prices set to dent figures for 2017.
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Aircraft

Boeing Starts Final Assembly of 787-10

Latest development milestone reached in time for first flight next year
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Charter & Fractional

ACI Jet Donates C172 To Youth Aviation Career Program

Santa Barbara-based non-profit organization seeks to “engage, inspire and transform youth using flight lessons as a launching pad.”
Aircraft

Bombardier, Philippines Airlines Conclude Q400 Order

The Philippines flag carrier has placed a firm order for five Q400s with purchase rights for an additional seven aircraft.
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Argus: U.S. Bizav Activity Climbed Nearly 5% Last Month

North American business aircraft flying soared 4.9 percent year-over-year in November, surpassing the company’s projection of a 3.1-percent increase.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

IG Faults FAA Oversight of Commercial Drone Exemptions

The FAA did not verify that recipients of 5,500 commercial exemptions understood the terms, says Department of Transportation inspector general.
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Jets Buoy European Bizav Flying in November

There were 58,111 business aviation departures in the region in November, up 0.8 percent from a year ago.