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Garmin GPSmap 696 is a versatile handheld navigator

Garmin’s GPSmap 696 is a capable and feature-filled portable GPS navigator that doubles as a Class 1 or 2 electronic flight bag (EFB) with the ability to d
Charter & Fractional

Whole aircraft on offer from Euro frax firm

European fractional ownership provider Jet Republic is now trying to sell whole midsize business aircraft.
Avionics

Cockpit Avionics 2009

The biggest names in the avionics business have spent the last year preparing for the introduction of major upgrades to their existing integrated cockpits
Regulations and Government

EC threatens reprisal over proposed repair station rule

Earlier this year Rep.
Charter & Fractional

Qatar begins Middle East charter ops

Qatar Airways is getting into the private charter business with the launch of its Qatar Executive subsidiary.
FBOs

Spanish company adds two FBOs

Spain’s Assistair has opened two new FBOs, at Gerona and Ibiza.
FBOs

Total FBO offers first PCI compliance

FBOs and aviation service providers will soon have to stop using credit card processing services that are not compliant with the Payment Card Industry (PCI
FBOs

First Santiago FBO to open next month

Business aircraft heading for the Chilean capital of Santiago will have a new FBO from September with the opening of GDS Aviación at the city’s Arturo Meri
FBOs

FBO Profile: Flight Level Aviation

Operators of small- to medium-size turbine aircraft looking for a quality facility to use in the Boston area should consider Norwood Municipal Airport (OWD
Maintenance and Modifications

CRS adds trickle charger to battery support program

CRS Jet Spares is offering a new low-current/constant-voltage battery trickle charger that can be used to float-charge nicad and lead-acid mainship batteri
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot Section: Truenorth names Duncan 2008 dealer of the year

Lincoln, Neb.-based Duncan Aviation has been named the 2008 Dealer of the Year by TrueNorth Avionics.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero to support Citation sevice centers

StandardAero has entered into an agreement with Cessna to support the global Citation Service Center network.
Maintenance and Modifications

Freedom Aero Service adds EASA part 145 designation

California-based Freedom Aero Service has received EASA Part 145 approval; the MRO was granted FAA Part 145 approval in January.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot Section: Comlux completion USA OK'd for Bombardier maintenance

Bombardier Aerospace has named Indianapolis-based Comlux Completion USA an authorized AOG/line maintenance facility.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aero Management to represent StandardAero in Russia

StandardAero has appointed Aero Management its new representative for regional airlines and business aviation in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation restructures MRO sales organization

Jet Aviation has restructured its maintenance, repair and overhaul sales organization for Europe, the Middle East and Asia into six regions and appointed M
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot Section: Aviation Turbines offers overhauls for P&WC JT15D

Operators of the Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D series engines have a new option when it comes to overhaul.
Training and Workforce

Hot Section: Hawker Beechcraft offers MX raining with FSI

MxPro, a training partnership between FlightSafety International and Hawker Beechcraft, incorporates both academic and hands-on situational training for ma
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot Section: Lufthansa Technik earns AEO customs status

The World Customs Organization has given Lufthansa Technik authorized economic operator (AEO) status based upon the company’s established customs procedure
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot Section: Western Aircraft touts new interior design capability

Boise, Idaho’s Western Aircraft has opened a 10,000-sq-ft interior shop specializing in major interior refurbishments for large business jets and turbo- pr
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot Section: Precision Turbines team with Reliable Jet Maintenance

Precision Turbines has entered into a partnering agreement with Reliable Jet Maintenance that allows the former to offer engine and aircraft repair service
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot Section: M7, ESSENTIAL Turbines team on Rolls-Royce 250 support

Rolls-Royce 250-series engine services provided by Essential Turbines of Dorval, Quebec, will now also be marketed by M7 Aerospace.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot Section: SIkorsky expands texas blade repair & overhaul shop

Sikorsky Aerospace Services, the aftermarket business of Sikorsky Aircraft, has dedicated its Composite Technology unit’s new helicopter blade repair and o
FBOs

Signature MIA offers private hangar

Signature Flight Support’s Miami International Airport (MIA) base has a private hangar available, perfect for a large flight department, according to a com
Airports

Front range airport welcomes Denver traffic

Traffic at Front Range Airport in Watkins, Colo., has grown rapidly, according to airport executive director of aviation Dennis Heap, due to seasonal closi
FBOs

Millville Jet Center closes

New Jersey FBO and maintenance provider Millville Jet Center closed its doors last month.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot Section: BBA Aviation expands into south Africa and India

BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO) Group has expanded its international service support network by opening regional field service centers in Joh
FBOs

Bizav busy at South Africa FBOs

ExecuJet Aviation’s South African FBOs have received a welcome boost in traffic handled over the past couple of months.
FBOs

PC-12s gather at Wilson Air

Wilson Air Center’s Memphis, Tenn.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot Section: JetCorp completes Legacy 600 MX package

Spirit of St.