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Engines

Avio Aero Teams With Iones for Korean KF-X Program

The partners will be design a new gearbox for GE F414 engines.

GKN Aerospace Honors Top Suppliers

SC Aerostar of Romania takes top award as premier supplier of the year
Aircraft

IAI Toasts 10th Shipset of Lightning II Wing Components

Contract calls for 811 pairs through 2034 valued at $2 billion.
Aircraft

Legacy 450 Bizjet Stretches Its Legs

Range extended by 329 nautical miles, to 2,904 nm.
Aircraft

Qatar Executive Orders Three More G650ERs

When delivered, the three additional aircraft will make Qatar the largest G650 operator in the world
Aircraft

Alcoa Says Bring On Those Aerospace Materials Challenges

U.S. company has always led the way in aluminum for aerospace but it is investing heavily in additive manufacturing and other “disruptive” technology.
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Aircraft

New Funding Drives International Growth for Hexcel

Connecticut-based manufacturing specialist secures $700 million in financing after expanding into Morocco and opening revamped facility in the UK.
Aircraft

Falcon 50 Does Impromptu Airshow over Cruise Ship

A maritime patrol Dassault Falcon 50 gave cruise passengers a thrill, and a bit of a scare, with this low pass caught on video by a young passenger.
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Safety

Airline Community Unites to Combat Pilot Mental Health Issues

Representatives from airlines, government, safety groups and pilots' unions find common ground
Maintenance and Modifications

JETS Bournemouth Gets NetJets Work

Company’s UK south coast operation is now able to help support fractional operator’s European Phenom 300 fleet.

Jetex Dubai FBO Gets IS-BAH Approval

Quality standard comes as business aviation operators move from Dubai International Airport to DWC/Dubai South.
Charter & Fractional

Silicon Valley Firm Seeks to Digitize Charter Booking

Stellar Labs CEO developing a program to streamline quotes, proposals, bookings and the payment process.
Safety

EBAA Recognizes Safety Focus

The EBAA Safety of Flight Awards were handed out at Monday’s safety workshop before EBACE opened.
Aircraft

Bombardier Hails Flexjet for Challenger 350 Orders

Announcement brings the total number of Flexjet-ordered Challenger 350s to 60.
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Avionics

Jeppesen Adds Europe-friendly Features to Mobile FlightDeck EFB

Flight data specialist adds a European slant to its recent announcements
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Charter & Fractional

EBACE Ideal for Brokers

There are opportunities… but most agree the hotter markets are to the west.
Rotorcraft

Marenco Steps Up Flight Testing of New SH09 Helicopter

Marenco Swisshelicopter has logged around 90 letters of intent for its new SH09 single-engine helicopter.
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Safety

Flight Safety Foundation Presses for Information Sharing

Other initiatives include legal protection, fatigue management and worldwide seminars and meetings
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

China’s Haeco PJS Expands Global Footprint with EBACE Presence

European operators get the chance to visit with a China-based MRO and completions specialist
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Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault’s Customer Service Well Established in China

Several years of gradual investment have ramped up Falcon service capability.
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FAA To Hold Meetings on San Diego Airspace Redo

Three meetings in late June will solicit input from users and interested parties
Maintenance and Modifications

Honeywell Names JetCity as Asia Pacific Dealer

U.S. manufacturer taps Australian firm for business jet support in Asia Pacific.
Charter & Fractional

Asia Charter Demand Still Rising, But With Fluctuations

Online charter marketplace Avinode tracks requests for charter bookings.
Maintenance and Modifications

RBR To Install LoPresti Lighting on Business Aircraft

Dallas shop will focus on Hawker, Citation, Gulfstream and King Air installations
Aircraft

Argus Numbers Show U.S. Bizav Traffic Still on the Rise

March was better than February; and 2016 is better than 2015
Rotorcraft

Garmin Adds GTN650/750 Helicopter Features

Available for new and existing customers, features include WireAware, FastFind and simplified frequency entry
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation’s New Macau Maintenance Base Set to Open

The new facility in Macau will be an authorized service center for Gulfstream and Dassault Falcon.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Amac Stays Busy Across Service Portfolio

Amac Aerospace has wide capabilities, encompassing aircraft completions, refurbishments and maintenance.
Aircraft

Airbus Logs First Asian ACJ319neo Sale

Unnamed buyer is upgrading from a large-cabin business jet.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bombardier Bundles CMS Upgrade with 96-month Service

It's now easier to update the cabin entertainment system on 300-series Challengers