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Aircraft

Dassault’s Latest Falcons Gather Momentum

French manufacturer believes its new aircraft are set for solid sales in South and Central America.
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Aircraft

Pilatus PC-24 Benefits from PC-12’s Success in Latin America

Swiss manufacturer sees excellent potential for future sales of the PC-12NG and the new PC-24 inLatin America.
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Regulations and Government

Isle of Man Nears 800th Aircraft in Registry

There are 460 aircraft active on the fleet.
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LABACE 2015 Preview

Latin American event seeks to expand South American bizav user base
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Airports

UK Government Stalls Over Heathrow Expansion Plan

Independent commission recommends third runway for London Heathrow Airport
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Aircraft

Embraer Stacks Up Paris Orders

Embraer announced a range of E-Jet orders on the first day of the 2015 Paris Air Show.
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Engines

Rolls Preps A350-1000’s Big Trent XWB-97 for Tests on A380 FTB

The XWB -84 has entered service so focus is shifting to -97 for the even bigger Airbus A350-1000.
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2015 Paris Air Show Preview

This year’s show at Le Bourget builds on the success of the 2013 show.
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Web Manuals Introduces FAR Compliance Library, Windows App

The Swedish company is growing rapidly as operators see the benefits of its tools.
Charter & Fractional

New Sales Group Affinity Has Plans Beyond Brokerage

Former ExecuJet and Jetcraft executive Andrew Hoy has more than a new broker planned, with ambitions for a new FBO chain.
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Airports

London Biggin Hill Prepares for Longer Opening

With just one hurdle to go now, Biggin Hill is looking forward to longer opening hours that will be a huge boost in attracting overseas visitors.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Bolsters Support for Falcon Customers and Pilots

French manufacturer is building solid customer support base worldwide.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Tax Expert Offers Solution to UK VAT Headache

ICM Aviation helps aircraft owners move through Europe’s tax minefield.
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Facing Austerity Woes, China Bizav Focuses on Value

ABACE 2015 in Shanghai this week served to illustrate that bizav is still poised for massive growth in region.
Charter & Fractional

Gama Aviation Reveals First Two Hong Kong-based Aircraft

The UK’s GAMA Aviation is moving ahead fast with its regional joint venture with Hutchison Whampoa.
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Avionics

Jeppesen Finds China Partner in Mainline

Boeing company Jeppesen will discuss enhancing business aviation operations in China with Mainline.
Avionics

Satcom Direct Goes Live With Global VT

Satcom Direct now offers a cabin solution which enables seamless cell phone usage.
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Aircraft

Gama Aviation Set To Start China Managed Fleet

Gama is expanding rapidly but JV with Hutchinson Whampoa is key to its Asia Pacific strategy

ABACE 2015 To Be a Barometer of Bizav Market in Asia

Early signs are that Chinese business aviation is now being subdued by the governments austerity approach but the wider region is still upbeat.
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Airlines

South Africa Again Crowded with LCCs

Casualties could result as more airlines enter the country’s low-cost sector
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ABACE Preview

This year the bizav community will find China a little less buoyant, but the growth potential is clearly still there.
Aircraft

Airbus Revenue Increases, Results 'Better Than Expected'

Airbus strengthened its financial position and believes demand is there to increase narrowbody production, but it is noncommital on A380 future.
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Avionics

Satcom Direct Service To Allow Onboard Cellphone Calls

Satcom Direct has readied a GSM-in-the-cabin solution, which enables seamless cell phone usage.
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Airports

London City Gets Green Light To Expand

Airport in London’s Docklands has gained approval for a range of improvements in a £200 million ($308 million) investment program
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Charter & Fractional

Take Air Brings Surf Air Model to Europe

Starting with a King Air, Take Air will begin operations between Antwerp and Zurich on March 30 with a membership-based model.
Airlines

ERA Reveals Strategy To Partner with New EU Establishment

Association hopes that acting early will allow it to partner with new European Parliament and Commission on workable aviation policy
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Airports

UK CAA Mulls London Northolt Clampdown

London-area airports win recognition that Northolt is unfairly skirting airport regulations.
Airports

UK Regional Airports Demand Access to London

Britain's regional airport lobby tells parliament it needs fairer access to slots and more flexible planning policies.
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Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Service Plans $15M Investment

Company says “adapting the traditional brokerage model” with new web technology willl “enhance our customers’ experience.”
Aircraft

Dassault Sells a Falcon 5X to Wallan Aviation

Here at MEBA, Dassault has sold a Falcon 5X to Wallan Aviation of Saudi Arabia, for delivery in 2018.