Content Archive: September 2019

Aircraft

Four USAF Global Jets Cross 100K Flight-hour Milestone

The Air Force's E-11A fleet comprises a Bombardier Global Express, 6000. and two XRSes.
Aircraft

EASA Validates G1000 NXi for Citation Mustang

Minimal downtime for Mustang owners is expected because panel and wire modifications on the light-twin are limited.
FBOs

Records, Setbacks for Pulkovo-3 FBO in St. Petersburg

The FBO, which entered service five years ago, experienced a traffic bump last year.
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FBOs

UK FBO Chains Plan Expansion in Manchester, Bournemouth

Weston Aviation is adding its fifth UK FBO at Manchester, while XLR Executive has opened a new facility in Bournemouth.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Co-founder Rasberry Retires

He helped build the MRO chain from the single-entity acquired in 2002 into one that employs 1,400 and spans more than 10 locations.
Safety

NBAA Flying Safety Awards To Honor Cox's 75 Safe Years

In all, nearly 1,000 individuals and organizations will be recognized through the association's Flying Safety Awards program.
Airports

Beijing's Daxing International Inches Closer to Launch

Boeing releases revised forecast on China’s aviation market ahead of Daxing’s opening.
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Charter & Fractional

Industry Calls For Stronger Penalties on Illegal Charter

At the Air Charter Expo, business aviation associations called for tougher action against illegal charter flights.
Aircraft

Analyst: Wave of New Bizjets Appear Waiting in Wings

Gulfstream has motivators for a G650ER follow-on and Honda Aircraft is looking for engineers with aircraft design specialities.
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Airports

Bahamas relief flights highlight GA's humanitarian role

After Hurricane Dorian lingered over the Bahamas for days, private flights were among the vanguard of relief operations