Content Archive: April 2016

Charter & Fractional

Hongkong Jet To Acquire Asia Jet

After the purchase of Asia Jet by Hongkong Jet, the two companies will still be run as separate entities.
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Fuel

World Fuel Expands Partnership with Deer Jet

Under new agreement, World Fuel will provide bizav support solutions for Deer Jet’s five FBOs and handling subsidiary Honor Aviation.
Fuel

Reignwood Takes Delivery of First Twin Otter in China; Orders 49 More

Over the next 12 months, Reignwood will establish a Twin Otter completions and service facility, as well as a pilot training center, in Zhuhai.
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Aircraft

Safety Group Baines Simmons Will Support M Registry

The Isle of Man Aircraft Registry, which is purely for privately operated aircraft, is now the sixth largest in the world.
Aircraft

India Is Out, But Russia Continues Developing Il-214 Transport

The first prototype of the Il-214 medium transport should be completed 'around 2020,' according to the Ilyushin design house.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream G600 Might Take to the Sky Late This Year

Gulfstream is making good progress with certification work for the G500 and G600.
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Safety

Fewer MU-2 Accidents Since Special Training Required

Improved training seems to have resulted in an improved accident rate for the MU-2.
Engines

GE Begins Ground Testing First Full GE9X Development Engine

Compared to other engine programs, the GE9X first engine to test milestone happened earlier in the development process, GE Aviation said.
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Aircraft

Veteran Boeing B-52 Bomber Joins the Fight Against ISIS

Veteran Boeing B-52 Bomber Joins the Fight Against ISIS
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Safety

AIN Blog: Icon's Liability-limiting Purchase Agreement

The move by Icon Aircraft to control numerous aspects of ownership of its A5 amphibious airplane seems heavy handed to many industry watchers.
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