Content Archive: February 2019

Maintenance and Modifications

Oriens To Add PC-24 Maintenance at Biggin Hill

The UK-based service provider expects to add the twinjet to its Part 145 MRO approvals in the third quarter of the year.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer's Sorocaba MRO Sees First Legacy 600 Refurb

The project on the 2006 aircraft included a cabin renovation, new paint scheme, landging gear overhaul and avionics upgrades.
Aircraft

Southwest Airlines Launches Probe into Flight Disruptions

An unusual number of maintenance-related flight cancellations and delays continue to dog the U.S. low-fare carrier.
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Rotorcraft

Russia Finds Indian Suppliers for Light Utility Helicopter

The Army and Air Force are expected to sign deals with Russian Helicopters later this month.
FBOs

Jet Aviation Completes San Juan FBO Purchase

While the company had managed the facility since its 2017 rebranding, the plan had always been for it to fully acquire the location as part of its network.
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Aircraft

Lockheed Martin Offers F-21 to India

The company is expecting India to release a request for information, at which time it will offer the aircraft as a multi-role fighter
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GAMA: Genav Industry Sees Across-the-board Jump in 2018

All segments of business and general aviation fixed-wing and rotorcraft deliveries were up for the first time since 2013.
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Avionics

2018 Avionics Sales Reached a Record $2.7B

The Aircraft Electronics Association said the industry has seen eight consecutive quarters of sales growth.
Regulations and Government

Chinese Government Commits To Bizav in Greater Bay Area

A development plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area includes provisions to expand and develop general and business aviation in the region
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Aircraft

India Requests Additional MiG-29 Fighters

India is seeking to acquire first-generation MiG-29s as a means of replenishing its fighter fleet at low cost.
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