Content Archive: April 2018

Aircraft

Jinggong Reports 'Fruitful' 2017

Hangzhou based company set new charter flight record of more than 600 hours last year
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European Bizav Flying Down in March, but Bizjets Up

International activity also descended last month, with flights from Europe to North America and Asia-Pacific falling 7 percent and 5 percent, respectively.
Charter & Fractional

New Flexjet Unit Seeks To Be Extension of Flight Departments

The division will provide consulting services and supplemental lift options to corporate flight departments that maintain and operate their own fleet.
FBOs

Jetex Debuts Rome FBO

Located in the airport's new general aviation terminal, the facility is the company's first in Italy.
Accidents

Sequence of Miscues Leads To G450 Nose Gear Collapse

The crew failed to remove landing gear safety pins before takeoff and then decided to remove them on a taxiway after returning to the departure airport.
Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation, BAA Mark First Anniversary of Partnership

The two companies have seen benefits in economies of scale and closer operational fundamentals.
Engines

FAA To Lower ETOPS Limits on Some Rolls-powered 787s

Ruling follows EASA AD calling for more frequent inspections of Package C Trent 1000s
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Luton Announces Summer Nighttime Noise Restrictions

The new nighttime noise restrictions start June 1 through September 30 and will take place every summer until further notice.
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Boeing Business Jets Celebrates First BBJ Max Flyaway

A BBJ Max 8 departed Seattle's Boeing Field on Monday morning destined for Delaware.
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Airports

Deer Jet Intros Four New Charter, Management Plans

China's leading bizjet operator has unveiled a partnership with Shuangliu government, and a charter tour for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.