David Donald
Contributor - UK

Contributor - UK

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Aircraft

EVOlved Avanti Comes to Farnborough

Piaggio’s new Avanti EVO is making its public debut at the Farnborough International Airshow 2014.
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Spanish Test Centers Take Advantage Of Sunny Skies

While the Atlas UAV test center opened in Spain last October, facilities are being built for testing large UAVs as well.
Aircraft

Airbus Gears Up To Deliver RAF’s First A400M

The fleet of Airbus A400M tactical transports is starting to grow as the Royal Air Force prepares to take delivery of the first of its 22 in September.
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Aircraft

Airbus Offers Enhanced A330 Tanker/transport

Soon several countries will be operating the Airbus A330-based MRTT tanker aircraft, with more orders expected from around the world.
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CAMM Scores First Guided Successes

The trials marked the first seeker-guided launches for MBDA's common anti-air modular missile.
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Aircraft

Iran and Russia Send Sukhois to Iraq

Two batches of Sukhoi Su-25s have been delivered to Iraq.
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Aircraft

Eurosatory 2014: News Roundup

The Eurosatory defense show in Paris was the site of several important defense announcements.
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Ecuador Receives Airbus C295; Gunship Sale Could Be Imminent

Ecuador's air force will take three C295s by year-end and retire the last of its Avro 748s.
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Embraer Closing in on Legacy 500 Certification

Four flight-test aircraft have racked up more than 1,500 hours of testing to date.

Gulfstream Files Patent for Quieter Nose Gear

As engines become quieter, the aerodynamic noise created by disturbed airflow around the aircraft itself makes up more of the overall noise signature.

Nextant Aerospace Launches Aircraft Financing Program

New financing plan targets aircraft costing between $2 million and $10 million.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Equiom Highlights Customs Warehousing

Equiom is emphasizing its ownership structuring and multi-jurisdictional VAT, tax and registration services.
Avionics

APG Integrates Air Support Flight Planning Into iPreFlight App

The APG iPreFlight app has new functionality to integrate flight planning modules from Air Support.
Aircraft

SyberJet to open new completion center

The 30,000-sq-ft facility is adjacent to the headquarters of SyberJet’s parent company, MSC Aerospace
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Ruag And Yasava Deliver Astral Design Experience

The Astral design is Ruag and Yasava’s specialized interior for large-cabin business jets.
Charter & Fractional

Qatar Executive adds Global 5000 Vision

The Qatar Airways corporate jet division adds a new jet in time for the busy summer season.
Regulations and Government

The Silk Road Leads To Xian

China aviation infrastructure to be tackled at Open Skies Sian forum.
ATC

Honeywell Highlights Retrofit And Upgrade Options

Satcom, cabin management and avionics upgrades are Honeywell highlights at EBACE 2014.
FBOs

EAN Launches New Name, New Branding

Lagos-based Evergreen Apple Nigeria has announced a new name here at EBACE.
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Safety

MedAire Releases New Onboard Medical Kits

MedAire’s new medical kits were developed by the company’s medical products review board.
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Maintenance and Modifications

VIP Contracts Grow For Airbus Corporate Jet Centre

Business is growing at Airbus Corporate Jet Centre, including retrofits and maintenance contracts.
Maintenance and Modifications

Nextant Aero Plans Deliveries of G90XTs by Year-end

Key changes include General Electric H75 engines, Garmin G1000 avionics, cabin upgrades and aerodynamic modifications.
Aircraft

Nextant Extends European Network

Additional European Buyers Are Placing Orders For Nextant’s 400XTi.
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Aircraft

Comlux Adds ACJ318 As Sharklets Gather In The Middle East

Fly Comlux’s new ACJ318 joins the company’s Middle East fleet.
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AfBAA Working For Bizav Growth In Africa

The African Business Aviation Association has made a solid start.
Charter & Fractional

Vertis And ExecuJet Partner To Offer G650 For Charter

Swiss business aviation providers Vertis Aviation and ExecuJet have joined forces to offer the first Gulfstream G650 available for charter in Europe.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

328 Design Extends Duncan Aviation Collaboration

Duncan Aviation and 328 Design are working together on STC programs.