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EASA Takes Next Step To Requiring Runway Alert Systems

EASA is proceeding with regulations to require CS-25 (equivalent to FAA Part 25) airplanes be equipped with runway overrun awareness and alerting systems.
Aircraft

Short-field Landings in the Falcon 8X

A practice session in the Falcon 8X demonstrates the big business jet's capabilities at airports with short runways.
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Aircraft

Kremlin Invites Gulf Monarchies Aboard SSBJ

The Middle East and Southeast Asia are two possible markets for the Russian SSBJ.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Isle of Man Cleared in Bizjet Tax Avoidance Review

A detailed UK Government review found the Isle of Man correctly implemented and administered UK and EU VAT law for aircraft and yachts.
Aircraft

Vertical Says Seraph eVTOL Is Top of the Pack for Payload

Vertical Aerospace is flight testing its Seraph eVTOL prototype and has boosted its engineering capacity with the purchase of motorsport group MGI.
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Fuel

Corporate Aircraft Association Sees Business Take Off

Founded in the mid '90's, the organization now lists approximately 9,000 aircraft among its membership.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Notching Down a Falcon's Noise at Dassault's St. Cloud Lab

Dassault has developed skills in managing the comfort of noise levels in its quietest business jets.
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Aircraft

Cessna's Citation Jet Line Surpasses Five Decades

Cessna delivered 691 Citation 550s and a variant until production ended in 1985.
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IBAC Expands IS-BAO for Small Ops, Building Database

IBAC has formed partnerships with AviationManuals and Baldwin Safety and Compliance on its small operator and safety database initiatives.
Aircraft

Pilatus Marks 50th PC-24 Delivery

The Swiss airframer also will introduce a new modular forward galley for the twinjet.
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Maintenance and Modifications

JetSuite, JSX Select Traxxall for Mx Tracking

The charter and scheduled air service companies selected Traxxall's system to minimize aircraft downtime.
Airlines

Alitalia’s Rescue Heads for a New Delay

Italy’s railway company and Atlantia state several conditions to making a binding offer for loss-making Italian flag carrier Alitalia.

Big Data Can Reduce Your Maintenance Costs

Commercial and business aircraft operators can reduce maintenance costs in a big way through data analytics and predictive maintenance.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Senator Seeks To Prohibit Low-altitude Drone Flights

Proposed Senate legislation challenges FAA authority to regulate unmanned aircraft operations below 200 feet all.
Regulations and Government

N.Y. Parts Dealer Sentenced on Fraud Charges

The operator of Star Aero, pled guilty to three counts of fraud and export violations, and will serve three years in prison.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Nabs EASA Nod for G500

EASA approval of the Gulfstream Aerospace's G500 follows U.S. FAA certification by a little more than a year.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Names Russia Service Center for Legacy 600/650

Embraer Services & Support includes more than 80 company-owned and authorized service centers.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero, Robertson Gain Canada Nod for AS350 CRFT

The StandardAero and Robertson Fuel Systems AS350/EC130 crash-resistant fuel tank retrofit is now FAA, EASA, and Transport Canada approved.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Creates New EU Parts Post

Duncan Aviation appoints Sandra Phelps as its international parts and rotables sales representative.
Maintenance and Modifications

Oklahoma MRO Gets EASA Approval

An FAA Part 145 repair station since 1998, Valair Aviation is now authorized to work on EU-registered aircraft.

Asset Insight: Preowned Demand Up with Softer Prices

Asset Insight's third-quarter report found demand increased by 24 percent in the third quarter, but prices are down 3.9 percent on the year.
Airlines

Etihad To Launch Low-cost Carrier with Air Arabia

The LCC move by Abu Dhabi-based Etihad follows a shift in focus from global partnerships to its home markets.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Names Fifth Authorized MRO in China

China State Grid General Aviation will provide authorized maintenance on the Bell 429 medium-twin helicopter.
Maintenance and Modifications

C&L Acquires Global Parts's Beechjet Rotables Inventory

The acquisition is expected to boost C&L Aerospace's 'robust" Beechjet support program.
Rotorcraft

USAF Slashes Helo Training Time With Virtual Reality

The first USAF helicopter pilot class using virtual reality graduated six weeks early.
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Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Opens London Office To Support Euro Expansion

Fractional ownership group Flexjet says its new London office will provide a hospitality center for customers.
Aircraft

T-6C Texan II Sale Possible for Tunisia

Buying the Texan II would significantly enhance Tunisia’s training capabilities, as well as further strengthen Tunisia’s relations with Washington.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bombardier's Global 7500 Becomes Opera House

Bombardier Is continuing to lift the curtain on amenities such as the l'Opera sound system as the Global 7500 fleet begins to grow.
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Engines

Mapiex Named P&WC’s Central America Designated Maintenance Facility

Mapiex Aviation will provide line maintenance and mobile repair support for 13 PT6 turboprop and turboshaft models operating in seven countries.
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Stevens Aerospace: New Facility, Team, and Opportunities

Increased large-cabin work allows the company to attract clients from all over the U.S.
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