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Maintenance and Modifications

Western Jet Turns 20, Expands Gulfstream Mx Services

Business aviation services company Western Jet Aviation has expanded its existing full-service Gulfstream maintenance capabilities to include the G650.
ATC

Toronto Pearson To Launch Departure Reservation Program

Airport will sequence operations based on reservations and air traffic flow management restrictions.
Airlines

African Commission Pushes Nations to Join Single Market

Sixteen African states have removed all restrictions from air service agreements, but more needs to be done.
Regulations and Government

ASTM Standardizes Aircraft Landing Calc Terms

The new standard will define 20 terms, some long in use, but others introduced to increase accuracy in landing condition reports.
Rotorcraft

Kopter Plans Mollis, Switzerland Plant Expansion

Kopter Group plans to open its new plant in Switzerland in 2021
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Charter & Fractional

MemberJets Launches Per-seat Charter Flight Platform

MemberJets has launched a platform that enables charter brokers and aircraft operators to sell per-seat charter flights.
Airlines

Belgian Airspace to Close for Inbound and Outbound Traffic

All flights to and from Belgium will be suspended for 24 hours due to a national strike affecting staffing levels at the ANSP.
Aircraft

Used Bizjet Inventories About To Climb, Says Analyst

Historical trends, ADS-B mandate and changing U.S. economy will pressure pre-owned inventory to rise.
Aircraft

Nomad Gets London City Airport Approval for CJ2/3+

Swiss operator says London City approval opens up new charter opportunities.
Avionics

Web Satellite Deliveries Begin

Manufacture of the low-earth-orbit satellites is moving to Florida.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Lufthansa Refocuses Drone Efforts

Lufthansa Technik will now lead Lufthansa Group's drone operations.
Airports

Customs Comes To Florida's Witham Field

After nearly a decade of planning, the Martin County Airport in Stuart has its own U.S. Customs facility, which can process both airplanes and boats.
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Aircraft

Global Bizav Utilization Moves Higher in 2018

The gains were driven mostly by charter operations as Part 91 flights edged slightly lower, according to the JSSI Business Aviation Index.
Regulations and Government

House Panel To Spotlight Shutdown's Harm on Aviation

The February 13 hearing was scheduled after House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leaders introduced a bill to shield the FAA from shutdowns.
Aircraft

First India-made Falcon 2000 Cockpit Assembly Completed

The first Falcon 2000-series cockpit nose assembly made in India by Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd. is now ready to be handed over to Dassault Aviation.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Falcon Aviation Gets Saudi GACA Nod for UAE MROs

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation has approved Falcon Aviation for business jet and regional aircraft maintenance at its bases in the UAE.
Aircraft

Britain’s Aerospace Industry Declines On Brexit Uncertainty

UK aerospace industry production fell in 2018 in spite of record global aircraft deliveries.
Airlines

Nigeria Revives Plans for a National Carrier

The establishment of a West African MRO hub accompanies plans to launch a Nigerian flag carrier.
Aircraft

Embraer Meets E-Jet Delivery Target for 2018

The Brazilian manufacturer ships 90 airliners following busy fourth quarter.
Rotorcraft

Bristow Hints At Bankruptcy, Drops Columbia Deal

Bristow Group is assessing its "ability to continue as a going concern" amidst financial reporting "weaknesses."
Maintenance and Modifications

OEMs, MROs Respond to Mobile Scheduled Mx Demand

Aircraft OEMs and MROs try to balance mobile service demands for AOG with light mx service requests.
Maintenance and Modifications

OEMs, MROs Respond to Mobile Scheduled Mx Demand

Aircraft OEMs and MROs try to balance mobile service demands for AOG with light maintenance service requests.
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Airports

Flying into Tough Airports: Chambéry, France

Flying into Tough Airports: Chambéry, France
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Aircraft

Comlux Completes the First Boeing BBJ Max

Comlux Completes the First Boeing BBJ Max
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Regulations and Government

AINsight: Medications and Flying, Part Two

Pilots should rest assured that many medical conditions requiring medications are approvable by the FAA without too much complication.
Safety

VNY Finishes 2018 with Spotless Incursion Record

The Los Angeles-area business and general aviation hub, saw zero vehicle or pedestrial runway or taxiway incursions last year.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Beefs Up European and Asia Support

Gulfstream boosted its customer support resources in Europe and Asia, adding maintenance hangar space at Paris-Le Bourget and more capabilities in Beijing.
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Aircraft

Curtiss-Wright, Honeywell Partner on Next-gen CVR/FDRs

The recorders will blend Curtiss-Wright’s Fortress technology with Honeywell’s software expertise in connectivity.
Regulations and Government

Key Lawmakers Unveil Bill To Protect FAA from Shutdowns

The bill would enable the FAA to draw completely from the aviation trust fund and continue operating at current funding levels during government shutdowns.
Aircraft

Armenia Orders Su-30, India Seeks Additional Kits

Armenia is to become an operator of the Su-30SM with an initial order for four, while India hopes to swell its fleet with another 18
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