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Training and Workforce

Program Aims To Better Odds Of Bizav Leaders' Success

The three-day Leadership Bootcamp is a partnership between ServiceElements and FlightSafety International.

Foundation Looks To Honor Hoover's Legacy

Bob Hoover's legacy foundation is leading the charge to have a stamp issued in time for the late legendary aviator's 100th birthday.
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AINsight: Used Bizjet Market Must Adjust To Wind Shifts

What is the pulse of the preowned business jet industry? Will 2019 be as robust as 2018?
Maintenance and Modifications

Citing ADs' Effects, Tamarack Aero Files for Bankruptcy

Tamarack Aerospace said 73 percent of CJs fitted with active winglets have received free upgrades that Tamarack expects will resolve the EASA and FAA ADs.
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Aircraft

Ampaire Demonstrates Hybrid Motor with Public Flight

The Los Angeles-based startup is using a Cessna 337 Skymaster as the testbed for its electric propulsion system.
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Airlines

South Korea's Domestic Market Heading for Turbulence

High speed rail looks likely to replace airlines as the main domestic transportation mode, though there are LCCs set to fight back.
Aircraft

Spotlight on the Forthcoming Dassault Falcon 6X

Spotlight on the Forthcoming Dassault Falcon 6X
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Regulations and Government

Ex-Im Backers Step up Push for Reauthorization

Lawmakers let the bank's charter lapse for five months in 2015 in face of criticism that it had turned into corporate welfare.
Aircraft

Embraer Commercial CEO Sees No Max Effect on Boeing Deal

Both companies remain equally committed to the Embraer-Boeing combination, says Slattery.
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Regulations and Government

U.S. Implements Travel Ban on Private Flights To Cuba

After checking with the the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security, OpsGroup believes Part 135 flights are still accepted travel to Cuba.
Regulations and Government

AviationManuals Releases Free Bizav LOA Guide

AviationManuals' newly released free guide aims to help operators understand requirements for FAA Letter of Authorization (LOA) applications.

At HPN Forum, NBAA Chief Urges Industry Outreach

With the current labor shortage, NBAA's president and CEO invited all business aviation industry members to engage in workforce recruitment.
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Bizjet Flights in Europe Showing Signs of Slowdown

Summer season begins with business aircraft flights well off pace, said WingX.

Climbing Fast

The ACMI business is dominated by the regional segment and is growing fast in Europe.
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Charter & Fractional

Vista Global Completes JetSmarter Purchase

Vista Global Holdings (VGH) has completed its acquisition of U.S. based per-seat charter brokerage and app developer JetSmarter.
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NATA Confab To Spotlight Illegal Charter, Cybersecurity

This year's Annual Meeting and Aviation Business Conference is scheduled from June 17 to 19 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C.
Airlines

Airlines Await Repatriation of $413 Million from African States

IATA claims it has cleared several hundred million dollars of blocked funds, but the problem persists.
Aircraft

Genghis Khan Airlines To Launch ARJ21 Service in July

The Inner Mongolian carrier took delivery of its second example of the Chinese regional jet on June 4.
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Airlines

Indonesia Mulls Allowing Foreign Carriers To Fly Domestically

A new “open skies” proposal by President Joko Widodo comes as Garuda Indonesia answers allegations of price fixing.
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Aircraft

Ex-Airshare Chief To Lead KCAC's Pilatus Sales Office

Plumb will oversee sales of the Pilatus PC-12 and PC-24 in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Air Canada Cargo Entering the Drone Delivery Market

Canada's flag airline partnering with Toronto's Drone Delivery Corp. to offer regularly-scheduled drone cargo service
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Airlines

Pilot Shortage Hindering Startup Efforts in South Korea

Three new Korean LCCs hope to launch operations next year.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

FAA OKs Chute-equipped Drone for Flight over People

Colorado construction company receives Part 107 waiver for flight over people with a DJI drone outfitted with a parachute.

Dickson's FAA Admin Nomination Comes Under Question

The Commerce Committee is reviewing a legal complaint alleging moves on the part of Delta Air Lines management to retaliate against a pilot whistleblower.

JetNet Hosts Ninth Annual iQ Summit

The yearly event attracts the industry's top decision makers who share their perceptions about the market and the direction it is going.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Skeyos Unveils One-stop-shop for Aircraft Parts

Skeyos Marketplace allows MRO purchasers to compare 140,000 new and used aircraft parts and related services.
Airlines

Kenya Airways’ Outgoing CEO Satisfied with Recovery Progress

Mikosz reports he decided to leave the Kenyan national carrier for personal reasons.
Aircraft

Czech Republic Receives Three Twin-seat L-159T2s

Aero Vodochody has delivered three L-159T2 light attack/trainers to the Czech air force.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Completes 15th Challenger 300 Mid-life Check

Aviation has completed its fifteenth 7,500-cycle inspection event on a Bombardier Challenger 300; only 18 such inspections have been completed to date.
Airports

House Panel OKs FAA Budget Boost with Safety-first Call

The House Appropriations Committee approved a $267 million increase in the FAA budget for a total of $17.7 billion in Fiscal Year 2020.