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Leonardo’s New Divisions Emerge But Branding Not Quite Settled

The Italian-based group’s transition from Finmeccanica is proceeding, but heritage names may persist in some form or other
Rotorcraft

OGP market: CHC Bankrupt, Others Posting Losses

Low oil prices are taking their toll on operators.
Aircraft

How today’s leading MRO providers enhance ownership and aircraft value.

Business jet activity is rising, according to the most recent TraqPak data from Argus,
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JetNet: Bizjet Inventory Takes 'Step Backwards' in 1Q

At the end of last month, 11.7 percent of the in-service business jet fleet was for sale, up from 11.4 percent last year.
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FBOs

NATA Web Map Highlights FBO Training

The tool will help aircraft operators identify FBOs worldwide that participate in NATA Safety 1st training or in IBAC's IS-BAH program.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Helicopter's Prague Facility Takes on Larger Role

New two-bay paint shop and delivery center make the Prague facility Bell's regional customization, delivery and aftermarket service center in Europe.
Aircraft

Denmark Confirms F-35 after Evaluating Fighter Alternatives

The Stealth Fighter was judged more cost-effective than the Eurofighter and the Super Hornet in a 21-month evaluation
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Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Publishes Legal Interpretation of AD Rules

Agency says operators have an “ongoing obligation” to ensure that the maintenance or modification mandated by an AD is maintained.
Regulations and Government

NTSB Wants Crash-resistant Fuel Systems on Airbus Helos

Manufacturer is developing the retrofit kit for AS350B2s, B3s and B3es and EC130B4s.
Regulations and Government

Australian Satnav Compliance Takes Effect May 26

Some 180 VORs and NDBs will be shut down later this month.
Aircraft

Jordan Boosts Air Fleet With UH-60s, STOL Transports and UAVs

Former U.S. Army Black Hawks and Polish M28s, plus Camcopter and Falco UAS, all acquired for counter-terrorism effort.
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Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Welcomes 100th Aircraft

VistaJet welcomed its 100th aircraft while increasing its U.S. and Asia markets.
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FBOs

Jet Aviation Goes West with Van Nuys FBO

The new FBO project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2018.
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Charter & Fractional

SevenJet Revives Fractional Avanti Service

This marks the return of a fractional program for the Italian twin turboprop since Avantair ceased operations in June 2013.
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FBOs

Jetex Opens Second Base in France

The new location in Marseille joins the Dubai-based company's FBO at Paris Le Bourget to serve its French customers.

ABS Jets Helps Refine Honeywell's In-flight Weather App

Under the effort, ABS Jets’ crews and operations personnel have worked with Honeywell on design and validation of new features.
Aircraft

ATR Ramps Up U.S. Marketing Effort

Projects strong presence at RAA convention in Charlotte
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Aircraft

Thales Sells Helmet Mounted Cueing System To Spanish Air Force

Pilots flying the EF-18 Hornet will cue and designate targets using a system that already serves on US Air Force A-10s and F-16s.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Adds Rockwell Collins Transponder Services

The agreement makes Duncan the only non-OEM facility approved for the update.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Expands Component Repair Capabilities

Facilities in Winnipeg and Cincinnati receive major investment.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ruag Doubles Up for C-checks on Two Dassault Falcons

The Geneva company extended its schedule to create capacity for the two projects.
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Maintenance and Modifications

PPG Broadens Aircraft Paint Capabilities at UK Facility

The $2 million expansion includes environmentally controlled spray booths.
Maintenance and Modifications

Soar Aids in Removing Aircraft from Ecuador Runway

The Embraer E190 was preventing further use of the runway.
Aircraft

Researchers Envision Commercial Aircraft without Landing Gear

A new way to optimize a blended wing body would better accommodate passengers

Bizav Still Shy about Lithium-ion Batteries

Commercial. aviation and helicopters have started moving to Li-ion but business aircraft makers are not in hot pursuit
Accidents

AIN Blog: Risky Business (Animals in Airplanes)

Were an unrestrained dog and two cats a factor in an aircraft accident?
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Aircraft

Mitsubishi Eyes ‘Expedited’ Flight Testing in U.S.

Hopes to bring first MRJ to U.S. by this summer
FBOs

GateOne Expands to Utah

The company's roster now includes FBOs in Texas and Utah.
FBOs

Utah Airport Takes Over FBO Duties

The airport will assume fueling duties from Leading Edge Aviation.
Maintenance and Modifications

Empire Aviation To Market Citation X, Sovereign Winglets

To date, almost a third of Citation X owners have opted to have these winglets installed, and the winglets are standard equipment on the Citation X+.