Jerry Siebenmark
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IADA Dealers See Uptick in June-July Aircraft Sales

Fewer business aircraft deals collapsed during the period, the International Aircraft Dealers Association said.

Medaire Offers Covid-19 Testing and Tracking

The medical services provider is also offering equipment and training for screening of passengers and crews.

WingX Says Bizav Activity Mixed, with U.S. Sputtering

In the past six months, global business aviation flights are down 37 percent—a total of 844,000 flights—compared with the same period in 2019, WingX said.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

New STCs To Enable LuxStream Satcom on Gulfstream Jets

Western Jet Aviation and Collins Aerospace expect STC approval of LuxStream hardware for Gulfstream's G450 next month followed by the G350, GV, and G550.
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Aircraft

Twin Commander Aircraft Expanding Legacy Support

Twin Commander Aircraft attributes expanding staff and new parts suppliers to the availability of more parts for the legacy airplane.
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Aircraft

Transport Canada Approves Constant's CL604 Upgrade

Constant Aviation receives Transport Canada Civil Aviation approval for its Bombardier Challenger 604 flight deck upgrade with Pro Line Fusion.
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Insider Sees Brisk Interest In Mobile App

MRO Insider’s aircraft maintenance services mobile app went live in July and has seen strong interest and use since.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gulfstream Expands Dual-band Internet to G650

The availability of Viasat Ku/Ka dual-band satcom on the Gulfstream G650 and G650ER follows FAA approval.
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Aircraft

Embraer Delivers First Bossa Nova Edition Phenom 300E

Embraer delivered the Phenom 300E with Bossa Nova interior last week at its customer center in Florida.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gulfstream Steps Up Clean Cabin Efforts With New System

The OEM's plasma ionization equipment neutralizes bacteria and viruses.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

With Growing Bizjet Mx, C&L Expands Interior Shop

C&L Aviation Group is building a 12,000-sq-ft interior shop that will triple its current capacity.
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Aircraft

Airbus Corporate Jets Takes First A321LR Orders

The two Airbus A321LRs will be configured by Lufthansa Technik for troop transport and medevac operations with the German air force.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aircraft Specialties Launches E-commerce Website

Aircraft Specialties, a Part 145 repair station, plans to add more functionality to website including review and approval of maintenance quotes.
Charter & Fractional

Elite Jets Boosts Charter Pilots Ranks To Meet Demand

Naples, Florida-based Elite Jets Charters now employs 18 pilots and operates six company-owned aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

Private Equity Firm Takes Minority Stake in Field Aero

Trive Capital will provide counsel and financing for additional acquisitions by aircraft modification firm Field Aerospace.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Launches Powerplant Apprenticeship Program

Duncan Aviation's powerplant apprenticeship program follows the establishment last year of a similar program dedicated to airframes.
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Aircraft

Second Cessna SkyCourier Completes First Flight

The first conforming production flight test Cessna SkyCourier flew for one hour 35 minutes on its inaugural flight.
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Aircraft

Rwanda To Receive Special-mission Cessna Caravans

The sale of two Cessna Grand Caravan EXs to the Rwanda Defense Force is made possible through U.S. government grant aid funding.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Cabinet Finishes, Graphics Focus of Duncan Webinar

Duncan Aviation webinar will emphasize the benefits of high-quality cabinet finishes and graphic options for business aircraft owners.
Maintenance and Modifications

Metrojet Keeps Busy with Engine Swaps, Disinfections

Metrojet has performed multiple engine changes on a variety of Gulfstream aircraft.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Responds To Legacy 500 AOG Event

Duncan Aviation's Lincoln Rapid Response Team answered the Embraer Legacy 500 AOG call.
Aircraft

Product Support Survey 2020, Part 1: Aircraft

Readers rate Dassault tops for jet support
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Maintenance and Modifications

Constant's AOG Teams See Surge In Work

Constant Aviation's increased AOG work comes as idled business aircraft return to service.
Maintenance and Modifications

Covid-19 Impact on Mx Will 'Haunt Aviation,' ARSA Says

Aggregate employment at Aeronautical Repair Station Association member companies responding to a survey fell nearly 27 percent in six months.
Aircraft

Embraer Extends Phenom Mx Intervals

Embraer's scheduled maintenance requirements for the Phenom 100 and 300 light twinjets have been extended by 200 flight hours.
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Collins Seeks Ways To Overcome Pandemic's Effects

The aerospace supplier is turning toward build its defense business while looking at a strategy to accelerate a rebound in commercial aviation.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Western Aircraft To Double MRO Footprint

Western Aircraft's 93,000-sq-ft expansion is driven by its pursuit of more Gulfstream and Citation work.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Honeywell Opens New T55 Engine MRO Facility

Honeywell Aerospace's T55 Repair and Overhaul Center of Excellence is located near its Phoenix headquarters.
Aircraft

Bombardier Offers Upgraded Cabin Features on CL350

An upgraded CMS and Viasat Ka-band connectivity are among the new offerings on Bombardier's Challenger 350.
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Global Bizav Activity Continues Bumpy Recovery

Latest WingX report says global business aviation activity off by 19 percent in the first two weeks in July.