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Airlines

ERA Says New EU Aviation Policy Falls Short

European Regions Airline Association looks for more concrete support from EU lawmakers as they formulate a new policy for aviation.
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Aircraft

Satair Signs Support Agreement with UTC

Wide-ranging agreement will help UTC to better support small and medium-sized clients with spares distribution.
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Aircraft

Legacy 500 Makes Singapore Debut

Brazilian manufacturer Embraer is confident of continued sales success despite strong dollar.
ATC

Rockwell Collins Firms Up Asia Pacific Presence

The Asia Pacific Region represents significant growth opportunities for the U.S. company’s various product lines.
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Aircraft

New Models Boost Textron’s Bizav and Military Families

Textron’s business jet family now include the new Citation Latitude
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Boeing Capital Upbeat on Market Growth

Cites widespread profitability, increased interest in aircraft assets and above-GDP growth rates
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Regulations and Government

European Bizav Operators Unprepared for EASA Part-NCC

More than 6,000 business aircraft based in Europe will need to meet higher safety standards effective August 25, 2016.
Aircraft

Airlines Queue Up as Iran Sanctions Lifted

Airbus, Boeing to vie for some $20 billion in business
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Airports

London Biggin Hill Enhances FBO Terminal

London Biggin Hill describes itself as “the only dedicated business aviation airport in London.”
Airports

TAG Farnborough Opens New Lounges at FBO

TAG Farnborough Airport has enhanced its amenities by opening up the second floor of the FBO for lounges, “snooze rooms” and a crew gym.
Charter & Fractional

Avinode Hones Focus On Charter Market

The Swedish company is majority owned by World Fuel’s Multi Service Technology Solutions.
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Aircraft

Daher Prepares To Deliver 100th TBM 900

Daher has seen its latest turboprop sell well while it has successfully modernized third-party manufacturing.
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Aircraft

Latitude Calls At BGAD, Biggin Hill

Cessna’s new Citation Latitude took journalists on a flight over East Anglia and back into Biggin Hill.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Stratasys Prints, Builds, Flies A UAV

The additive manufacturing pioneer Stratasys “printed” a flyable UAV and added engine and electronics, to demonstrate what could be done.
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Aircraft

ATR Continues To Drive Turboprop Revolution

Still one of the industry’s turnaround success stories, ATR has gone from strength to strength since almost closing 10 years ago due to ‘jet mania’.
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Aircraft

Embraer Brings E2 Cabin, Super Tucano, Bizjets

Brazilian OEM says Middle East carriers are cottoning on to the “right-sizing” concept and the potential of regional aircraft.
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Aircraft

Citation Latitude Touches Down in Dubai

Cessna’s new Citation Latitude took journalists on a flight over East Anglia and back into Biggin Hill.
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Airlines

Europe’s Regional Airlines Call for Level Playing Field

Delegates at the annual gathering of Europe’s regional airlines heard that airlines need to work together to lessen regulatory and other costs.
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Aircraft

Sukhoi Lands Second Western Customer for SSJ100

Ireland's CityJet to take first delivery next year
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Exhibitors Get a Foot in at MEBAA Show Morocco

Starting out in a new market is not easy but Casablanca, Morocco, appears to be establishing itself as the bizav hub on the North African coast.

Dubai Airshow Preview: More Growth for Middle East on the Horizon

The 2015 edition of the Dubai Air Show opens at the city’s new airport in November.
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MEBAA Embraces North Africa with Morocco Show

MEBAA is also in Morocco to mark its territory, as the more recently founded African Business Aviation Association also stakes its claim in the region.
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Helipark Is New Garmin Dealer in Brazil

Direct purchase agreement saves time, complexity and money.
Aircraft

BLR’s Whisper Prop Keeps King Airs Quiet

U.S. company is here this week promoting the benefits of its winglets and quiet props for King Airs this week.
Rotorcraft

Helicidade Weathers Brazil’s Economic Storm

Heliport operator confident of better times despite drop in activity.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Has Trio of Helicopters on Display at LABACE

Bell Helicopter and Textron Aviation have had a large fleet in Latin America and are confident of selling new and upgraded models into the market.
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Regulations and Government

Olympics Set to Be Lost Opportunity For Business Aviation

LABACE organizer insists the show will be strong despite Brazil’s economic troubles.
Avionics

Satcom Direct enhances cabin, cockpit communications

The U.S. communications provider offers equipment to make the most of satellite connectivity.
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Airports

NBAA Advises Good Planning is Essential for South America

Business aircraft operators have their work cut out planning trips to South America, and even then things often change at short notice!
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Aircraft

Bombardier Brings a Trio of Jets to LABACE

Bombardier has yet to resolve the future of its new Learjet 85 model and the timetable for the Global 7000/8000 products.
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