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Gulfstream Notches G280 City-pair Record using Biofuel

The city-pair record, the 64th for the G280, was set while the aircraft was traveling to Van Nuys for the industry-wide event to promote SAJF.
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AINsight: Bizjet Market Stabilizes, Set for Growth

At most business jet OEMs, orders last year outpaced a slight increase in deliveries. For 2019, new models will drive further growth in jet shipments.
Aircraft

Singapore Selects F-35, but Opts for Cautious Procurement

As expected by many, Singapore has announced its selection of the F-35 as its F-16 replacement, but is initially only buying a small number for evaluation.
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Aircraft

Raytheon To Supply AESA Radar for Marine Hornets

Marine Hornets will receive e-scan radar so that they can maintain combat relevance while the Corps transitions to an all-F-35 fleet.
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Avionics

Iridium Switches on Certus Satcom

The Certus satcom network is now live, and the aviation service will begin later in 2019.
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Airlines

Austrian Airlines Speeds Removal of Bombardier Q400s

The Vienna-based Lufthansa Group unit will acquire 10 Airbus A320s, close regional crew bases, and hand routes to other Lufthansa group carriers.
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Airlines

Mumbai Summit Highlights India’s Challenges, Potential

Industry leaders applaud India’s government for clearing a path for building aviation infrastructure.
Aircraft

Pilot Report: Learjet 75

Bombardier builds on its Learjet 40/45 Legacy.
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Safety

AINsight: ASAP Embraces Partnerships To Improve Safety

ASAP is the final program in the aviation industry's safety arsenal.
Regulations and Government

Industry Leaders Voice Growing Concerns about Shutdown

Aircraft are stranded, training sessions have been canceled, and deliveries slowed.
Charter & Fractional

Pula Expands Bizav Portfolio with ASG Acquisition

The parent company of Bristol, UK-based business aircraft charter, management, MRO, and FBO Centreline has aquired Guernsey-based ASG.
Aircraft

Airbus Hands Over First ACJ320neo

The ACJ319 sibling is expected to follow in upcoming months
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Rotorcraft

More Offshore Spending Good News for Helo Operators

After years of decline, spending on offshore energy projects is expected to grow faster than onshore in 2019
Sustainability and Environment

VNY Hosts First Bizav Sustainable Fuels Event

The California business aviation hub was chosen as the site for the inaugural industry-wide event due to the state's environmental bent.
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Rotorcraft

Activist Investor Threatens Bristow-Columbia Deal

Investor says proposed Bristow-Columbia deal is unfair to current shareholders.
Regulations and Government

EASA Proposal Aims to Enhance Runway Safety

Two proposals are aimed at mitigating risks to runway safety.
Aircraft

Airbus Breaks Ground on A220 Plant in U.S.

CEO Tom Enders led the celebration for the new plant in Mobile, Alabama.
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Aircraft

Airbus Preparing for ‘Worst’ Brexit Outcome

As the European airframer breaks ground on an A220 plant in Alabama, anxiety about its supply of UK-made parts intensifies.
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Airlines

UAE Rebuffs Open Skies Talks With the EU

The Gulf state sought full and immediate liberalization of fifth-freedom traffic rights.
Regulations and Government

U.S. District Court Denies NATCA Restraining Order

The judge scheduled an expedited briefing for a preliminary injuction.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aerocor Offers Free Pickup, Delivery for Eclipse 500 Mx

Aerocor is providing the service through a partnership with Nevada-based Apex Aviation.
Aircraft

Embraer Bizjet Deliveries Slide in 2018

The 91 business jets delivered in 2018 was short of the 105-125 that the company had estimated for the year.
Maintenance and Modifications

TurbineAero Acquires More Triumph Work in Asia

Triumph Asia's APU piece part repair product line will bolster TurbineAero's in-house capabilities and turn-times, company officials say.
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Rotorcraft

Helicopter Instructor Sal Disi Dies in Cart Start Accident

Disi was a long-time fixture in the Tampa area aviation community.
Aircraft

Flying the Flexible Quest Kodiak 100 Series II from Land and Water

Flying the Flexible Quest Kodiak 100 Series II from Land and Water
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Maintenance and Modifications

Av8's Businesses Combine Under One Banner

The company's three divisions Av8 MRO, Av8 PMA and Av8 AOG are now combined under the company's new marketing plan as Av8 Group
Maintenance and Modifications

Lee Aerospace Expands Mx Capabilities, Staff

The Wichita-based company is widely known for its aircraft windows and windshields but is also a supplier of aerostructures and assemblies.
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Maintenance and Modifications

New Embraer Executive Jets MRO Opens in Latvia

FBO Riga has partnered with Jet Flight Service to establish a new facility at Riga International Airport.
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Airports

French Airport/FBO Operator Sees Banner Year

Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur Group tallied increased in movements at its managed airports and across its FBO network.
Rotorcraft

Air Ambulances Caught in Health Insurance Downwash

Private carriers routinely denying air ambulance claims