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Indian Navy Embarks on Quest for Fighters for Indigenous Carrier

The Indian Navy has plans to field at least two indigenous aircraft carriers, and would like to populate their decks with home-grown fighters
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Engines

MHI Aero Engines Completes Its First PW1200G

The initial Japanese-build geared turbofan has passed Pratt & Whitney’s production acceptance test.
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Accidents

IATA Sees Role for the Association in Accident Investigations

The airline industry has registered 517 accident fatalities so far in 2018.
Airlines

Avianca Brasil Files for Bankruptcy

Brazil’s fourth largest airline opts to fight lessors’ attempts to repossess aircraft.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Company Plans To Rent Self-piloted eVTOLs

Lift plans to rent out eVTOLs under the Part 103 powered ultralight rules beginning next year.
Airports

PrivatAir Saudi Arabia Moves Ahead on FBO Upgrades

PrivatAir Saudi Arabia won right to upgrade FBO facilities at the kingdom's three main airports in 2016.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

VIP Aircraft Cabins Blend Luxury, Technology

World’s leading completion specialists showcase their design and engineering capabilities at MEBAA.
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Rotorcraft

Helicopter OEMs Stress Regional Importance at MEBAA

Airbus Corporate Helicopters and the Bell 505 are making their MEBAA debuts this year.
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Aircraft

Embraer Sets Sights on Middle East Opportunities

The new Embraer Executive Jets Praetor 600 super-midsize jet is optimized for Middle East to London trips.
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Aircraft

ExecuJet Looks to Middle East Upturn

New ExecuJet FBO-MRO Facility at DWC Set to open in 2020.
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Aircraft

Bespoke ACJ319 On Display at MEBAA

ACJ is showcasing a deluxe charter bizliner, highlighting the coming generation of VIP airliners.
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Aircraft

Falcon Aviation Sees Promising 2019 Outlook

Abu Dhabi-based helicopter operator Falcon Aviation is pressing ahead on ADNOC and KOC contracts.
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Aircraft

Admissions for USW Maintenance Course Now Open

University of South Wales Launches Dubai Campus in September at Al Maktoum International Airport.
Aircraft

Aircraft Finance Grows as Buyers Seek to Preserve Cash

Business jet finance companies are seeing a trend towards diversification of funding sources for aircraft purchases.
Rotorcraft

Bell Sees Good Prospects in Rotorcraft Market

With its 505 and 525 models bookending the civil product line, Bell sees strong potential in the region's customer base.
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Avionics

Falcon Aviation, Honeywell Aerospace ink new UAE partnership

Falcon Aviation, Honeywell Aerospace ink new UAE partnership
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Rotorcraft

Philippines Leans Towards Black Hawk and T129

Recent statements from the Philippines defense minister have revealed that the nation is looking to buy new helicopters, and possibly Gripens too.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Academy 147 Successfully Exploits Mx Training Niche

After Andy Trinchero saw a gap in the market for maintenance training focused on business jets, he has now filled that niche.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Corporate Helicopters CEO Is Bullish on the Breed

With its ACH145 interior mockup on display at MEBAA, Airbus Corporate Helicopters Is On the Hunt for Middle East Customers
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Training and Workforce

Women in Aviation on a Mission at MEBAA

Women are a growing segment of the aviation workforce, and opportunities abound.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Varsano: London Still Popular with Middle East Clients

Despite political uncertainty, The Jet Business is seeing plenty of Middle East buyers in its Park Lane store.
Airports

Operators Concerned about New Seletar Restriction

The noise-abatement restrictions could limit bizav's access to the airport, group warns.
Aircraft

Spike Looks At Self-cleaning Tech for Aircraft De-icing

Agreement gives Innovasonic an entry into the aerospace market with its PiezoWipe technology.
Charter & Fractional

Baker Aviation Breaks Ground on New FTW HQ

The company will relocate its FAA Part 145 repair station from Addison Airport to Fort Worth as the first step of the project.
Aircraft

Jetcraft Sees Steady Growth for ME Preowned Market

Year to date, the Middle East has accounted for 10 percent of Jetcraft’s business jet transactions.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Avjet Displays For Sale VIP Boeing 757

Global brokerage Avjet sees the Middle East preowned market shifting in favor of sellers.
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Training and Workforce

More FSI Training Options for Middle East

U.S. provider offers new courses in Farnborough and Paris for Falcon, Gulfstream, Pilatus,and other platforms.
FBOs

ExecuJet Set for New Dubai South FBO and MRO

The Luxaviation subsidiary is preparing for its migration from Dubai Interntional Airport, with a planned $30 million-plus complex at DWC.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream G500 Makes MEBAA Debut

Gulfstream's fly-by-wire G500 and G600 will soon join the popular G650 in Middle East service.
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Aircraft

Growing Middle East Market for Bombardier Jets

Bombardier's new Global 7500 should be an attractive option for Middle East customers.
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