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Charter & Fractional

NetJets Revenues Climb, but Earnings Stumble in Q2

NetJets results were buoyed by a 62-percent increase in aircraft sales but tempered by aircraft cancellation fees.
Aircraft

First Impressions: Embraer Legacy 450

Embraer’s mid-light business jet is surprisingly quiet and very capable.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Waypoint Inks New Leasing Deal, Plans Regional Expansion

The global helicopter lessor, looks to expand its presence in Latin America.
FBOs

FBOs Consolidate at Texas Airport

The location will be offering triple Avtrip points for fuel purchases through the end of October.
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LABACE Opens to Blue Skies

For the first time in three years the weather is good in São Paulo, but this there are far worse times for Brazil economically.
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Rotorcraft

AgustaWestland Logs AW109 GrandNew Sale in Brazil

Aircraft will join the nearly 150 AgustaWestland light-twin helicopters that are in operation in Brazil.
Regulations and Government

ABAG Angered By Political Appointments to ANAC Board

ABAG and other industry associations resisted new appointments to the ANAC board based on political favors.
FBOs

Jetex Partners With Santiago FBO in Chile

Jetex and Chile-based Santiago FBO S.A. are jointly operating the FBO at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL).
Maintenance and Modifications

Dallas Airmotive’s Brazilian Shop Adds HTF7000 Maintenance

Company’s Brazilian Regional Turbine Center in Belo Horizonte received Brazil ANAC approval to perform line maintenance on Honeywell HTF7000 engines.
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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FBOs

Air Elite Network Sees Growth in Latin America

The World Fuel Services sponsored FBO group has added six new members in Latin America and the Caribbean so far this year.
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Twin Otter Looks to Big Future in Brazil

Viking considers that its reborn Twin Otter is ideal for Brazil, especially as part of a forthcoming scheme to increase regional travel
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Safety

UAS Expands in Asia Pacific, Targets Americas

Trip support company expands APAC offer and provides a real-life case study for students studying for Masters at New York business school.
Aircraft

Wrap and Go: AGS Gets Aircraft From Anywhere to Anywhere

AGS offers ground transport for special aviation needs, and packaging.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Equus Markets Aerion Supersonic Bizjet in Latin America

Firm specializes in the purchase and sale of new and pre-owned large-cabin, long-range business jets.
Maintenance and Modifications

Banyan Air Expands Maintenance Service Hours

The Fort Lauderdale, Florida, FBO is extending the availability of maintenance service.
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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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Aircraft

Airbus Targets Latin America With ACJneo

The ACJneo from Airbus Corporate Jets not only brings in greater range and fuel efficiency, but also improved cabin comfort
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Brazil Leads BRICS on Aircraft Production, Light Bizjets

Brazil is not only the largest business jet user of the BRICS countries, it also has a mature fleet structure with hundreds of light jets forming the base.
Aircraft

Bombardier’s Large Cabins Prosper in Brazil

Sales of Bombardier’s large-cabin aircraft have held up well in Brazil, despite the nation’s economic difficulties
Aircraft

Embraer Has Some Celebrating To Do

With the Legacy 450 about to enter service, Brazil’s home-team OEM is on a roll.
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Training and Workforce

Embry-Riddle Launches Brazil Joint Venture With C>Fly

U.S. university Embry-Riddle is levering off its historic involvement in Brazil in a bid for renewed impetus.
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Airlines

Missile 'Parts' Discovered, Possibly Tied to MH17 Shootdown

The Dutch Safety Board said it has not yet made a 'causal connection' between the discovered missile parts and the downed airliner.
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Safety

JetSuite Joins Aviation Safety Action Program

Participation in ASAP allows pilots, mechanics and dispatchers to report safety issues without fear of repercussion.
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Aircraft

Embraer Legacy 450 Wins Brazilian Approval

The company also announced that the twinjet has exceeded many of its guaranteed performance specifications.
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Bizav Demand on the Rise in Europe

Recovery appears to gain steam after weak first quarter.

Former UAA Executive Director Williamson Dies

Williamson steered the University Aviation Association for 12 years and was a founding board member of Women In Aviation International.
Aircraft

Gulfstream G500 Flight-test Campaign Advances

Gulfstream is preparing the next two G500s for flight, while the first G500 has accumulated 15 hours in five flights.
Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Launches Parts-Only AS350 Program

Owners can choose coverage for life-limited components, on-condition components and avionics.