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ExecuJets Expands U.K. Fleet with Two Bizjets

The business aviation company added a Bombardier Global Express XRS and a G-registered Dassault Falcon 8X to its U.K. fleet.
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Avionics

Textron Piston Line Receives EASA Certification for G1000 NXi

Textron can now install the flight deck into newly manufactured Cessna 172s, 182s, T206s, Bonanza G36s and Baron G58s.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

City Jet to Install BizjetMobile’s Chiimp Smart

City Jet is the second fleet operator to install the airborne connectivity system in its fleet.

Piper Displays M600 at EBACE

The M600 seats up to six people and can fly as far as 1,484 nm.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Adds Polar Aviation to Support Network

The company can perform line maintenance for the Falcon 900, 2000, and 7X and send go teams to respond to AOG situations.

FlightSafety Announces Advanced Courses for Falcon Series

FlightSafety’s Master Aviator curriculum, created with Dassault, builds on aviation fundamentals students learned during initial and recurring training.
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Training and Workforce

Web Manuals Signs Five New German Clients in Six Months

The new German clients, who make up 25 percent of the company's European users, can access manuals on operations, safety, maintenance and more.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Visions Systems Unveils New Dimmable Windows

The French compwill display its revamped electronically dimmable window Nuance V2, its interactive window for bizav Acti-Vision Window and its IFE systems.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Jet Capital Appoints New Marketing Leader

Andrew Farrant has been appointed chief marketing officer of aircraft finance group Global Jet Capital.

Argus Releases Redesigned CompAir Aircraft Comparison Tool

The software, developed with AirPower Software, allows users to compare aircraft cost, performance, history and metrics.

Embraer Deliveries Decline in First Quarter of 2017

While Embraer delivered 18 commercial jets and 15 executive jets, the company’s firm order backlog amassed $19.2 billion by March 31.
Maintenance and Modifications

GoDirect Can Make Bizav More Cost Effective, Says Honeywell

The GoDirect applications from Honeywell help operators make better use of data on aircraft.

Atlas Air Authorized for Legacy 450/500 Service

Maintenance provider Atlas Air Service has become a service center for Embraer’s Legacy 450/500 aircraft.

Heritage Launches Mx Monitoring Portal Heritage Aware

The software allows customers to access real time updates and work-in-progress reporting with a computer, tablet or smart phone.

JetSupport Opens New Facility at Lelystad Airport

The facility features a hangar, workshops and a lounge that will be used to support the company’s regional services.

RocketRoute Announces Rewards Program, Asia Tie-up

RocketRouteRewards allows customers to earn cash rewards from services such as ground handling and flight concierge.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aviation CAMO Provides Maintenance Management and RVSM

The company is highlighting its Continued Airworthiness Management Organization services and its RVSM height monitoring at ABACE this year.
Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Launches WeChat Flight Booking Platform

This new platform gives VistaJet customers access to 72 silver and red private jets via WeChat, the instant message-based communications app in China.
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ACASS Hires Sales Leads as Part of European Expansion

Kara Dixon and Andew Hoy, formerly of Affinity Aviation Group, will act as director, sales and v-p of sales for the European division of ACASS.

Avfuel Adds ACI Jet to FBO Network

Orange County's ACI Jet joins Avfuel's network of 650 FBOs through North America and Europe.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Opens Bizjet Service Center in Tianjin, China

The new 95,766 sq. ft. service center will strengthen Bombardier's customer support network in China.
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Hartzell Receives STC for Trailblazer Propeller

Hartzell Propeller worked closely with Professional Pilots Inc. as it owns the STC and is marketing the conversion program from its facility in Indiana.
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Masters Tournament Ramps Up Georgia Aviation Activity

From April 6 through 9, Wheels Up will utilize FBOs at Daniel Field Airport and Augusta Regional Airport to operate approximately 200 flights.
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Continental Motors Group To Build Facility in Alabama

As part of the company's 3-year investment program in Mobile, Alabama, the 225,000 sq. ft. facility will focus on advanced engine and parts manufacturing.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero To Acquire PAS Technologies

StandardAero will acquire the company to increase its MRO offerings.

Texas Maintenance Trainees Hone Skills on a GII

Charles Palmer donated the aircraft to TCC’s aviation program after its years at Halliburton Company.
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Boeing Business Jets Taps Greg Laxton as New Leader

Laxton previously served as Boeing’s sales director for Air China, Air China Cargo, Shandong Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines.

Embraer's Legacy 450 Sets Speed Record

The aircraft set records on its flights between California and Hawaii while carrying passengers from AirSprint.

Jet Aviation Installs FANS in Oldest Challenger 604

The installation was completed at Jet Aviation’s facility in St. Louis in three weeks and was delivered three days ahead of schedule.
Charter & Fractional

AirMed Acquires Air Medical To Expand EMS Operations

Air Medical’s fleet of three jets and two King Air turboprops will join AirMed’s fleet of Beechcraft, Citation, Learjet, Hawker and King Air aircraft.