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FBOs

Air Service Hawaii Says Aloha to Two New FBOS

The Honolulu-based company will debut new facilities at Kauai and Kona in January.
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Aircraft

In Just a Year, IADA Sees Transformative Changes

The aircraft dealers group hopes the changes bring greater professionalism, transparency to the industry.
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Aircraft

Southwest Airlines Delays Max Schedule Again

Southwest Airlines expects to have to cut 175 weekday flights through February 8 due to delays in returning the 737 Max to the air.
Charter & Fractional

Meridian Celebrates Three Decades of Jet Charter

The Teterboro Airport-based company took on its first jet, a Cessna CItation, in 1989 and has never looked back.
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Jeppesen Mobile QuickClear App Simplifies Customs Clearance for Business and General Aviation Flights

Helping pilots and aircraft operators avoid APIS violations, while protecting all passengers’ data privacy.
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Regulations and Government

DOT IG Reviewing FAA’s ASIAS Program Again

For the past 12 years, ASIAS has evolved and drawn together a variety of safety data and information sources across government and industry.

Gulfstream Downsizes Administrative Roles

Gulfstream cut 446 administrative and other business support positions as it looks to ramp up hiring for manufacturing, maintenance.
Aircraft

Daher's 940 Wins FAA Approval

Now certified by EASA and the U.S. FAA, Daher's $4.13 million TBM 940 turboprop single succeeds the TBM 930 on the production line.
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Trade Tensions Dent U.S.-China Bizav Flying

The U.S.-China trade dispute has slowed business aviation traffic between China, Europe, and the U.S. by as much as 13.3 percent.
Accidents

U.S. Bizjet Fatalities Still on Track for a New High

The 21 fatalities in U.S.-registered bizjet accidents in the first nine months have exceeded annual totals for all but two periods over the past 15 years.
Airlines

Cathay Feels Pinch Amid Weaker Passenger Demand

Unrest in Hong Kong has played a role in Cathay Pacfic's falling passenger numbers.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Revenues Flat, Profits Down

Bell is banking on future Pentagon programs.

AINsight: The State of the Business Aviation Market

ADS-B and uncertainty about the economy pose challenges, but an optimistic industry heads to Las Vegas.

ADEX 2019: New Korean Projects Revealed

The 2019 ADEX show revealed new Korean defense programs while the nation looks to acquire further high-end systems from overseas.
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Safety

Operators Embrace SMS

Safety management systems help measure performance and drive regulatory changes.
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Safety

Baldwin Adds Functionality To SMS/QMS Software Systems

The added functionality is expected to improve a user's efficiency and operations.
Regulations and Government

Operators Face Slew of Regulation Deadlines

Operators need to prepare for new regulations taking effect around the world.

OEMs Cautious but Positive on Saudi Bizav Outlook

Reps from four OEMs see potential in the Middle East market.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Latitude Aero’s VIP Seat Refurbs Bow

Commercial seat overhauler Latitude Aero enters the business aviation aftermarket in its NBAA-BACE debut.
Aircraft

Is Urban Air Mobility Part of Business Aviation's Future?

Multiple exhibitors at the 2019 NBAA-BACE show are involved in developing technology for the fast-emerging urban air mobility sector
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Aircraft

Max Grounding Pounds Completion Centers

Industry 'in shock,' and 'market affected,' say top execs.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

World of Interior Options, Fantasies on Display

Completion and refurbishment specialists showcase stunning designs and cabin innovations
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Dassault Showcases Full-scale Falcon 6X Cabin

Touted as “the first extra-widebody,” in-development twinjet features largest cross section of any purpose built business aircraft.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

LHT Issues Voice Commands for Cabin Systems

German exec-liner specialist demonstrates nicechat, a prototype voice recognition app for passenger control of onboard equipment.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

F/List Onboard for First BBJ Max Cabin

The aircraft must be returned to service so F/List can complete the work.
Aircraft

Challenger 350 Sets 10 Speed Records in Less Than a Day

The Bombardier Challenger 350 journey included city-pair speed records on each of 10 legs that took the aircraft coast-to-coast and back.
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Aircraft

Riyadh, Moscow Agree To Establish Aircraft Leasing Company

The joint leasing enterprise between Russia and Saudi Arabia also involves a German financial group.
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Sees Mixed Aircraft Deliveries in Q3

The Wichita airframer delivered four more jets than last year's quarter but four fewer turboprops.
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AINsight: A Day to Remember

Since 2005, the Honor Flight Network has taken U.S. war veterans to Washington D.C. to visit their monuments.
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Rotorcraft

Helicopter Lessor LCI in New $100 Million Deal

LCI has partnered with Flexam to place five helicopters on long-term leases