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FBOs

London Southend Airport To Debut New FBO

The location at the privately-owned international airport boasts quick transfers to London along with competitive pricing.
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Airlines

Lufthansa Agrees to Buy Parts of Air Berlin

Deal draws protest from Ryanair, which pledged to take its challenge to EC competition authorities
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Accidents

FAA Calls for Emergency Inspections of GP7200 Turbofans

Advisory Directive comes in reaction to uncontained failure of engine on Air France A380
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Aircraft

Scaled Composites Reveals 'Model 401' Experimental Jet

The Northrop Grumman subsidiary said it will make available two jets for research flights by industry partners and the U.S. government.
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Aircraft

Global Jet: Finance, Lease Demand To Rise

The company identified current economic realities and the risk of reduced residual values for pre-owned aircraft as driving these trends.
Aircraft

Aero Vodochody Reveals New Jet Trainer Plans

The Czech company is producing or offering new versions of the L-39 and L-159 basic and advanced jet trainers, with light attack capability.
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Aircraft

Good and Bad News for the Eurofighter Program

Qatar is set to become the next customer, but production is slowing, and Austria no longer wants to fly the jet.
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Aircraft

Air Baltic Returns Bombardier CS300s to Service

Restarts revenue flights following precautionary grounding of fleet
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Aircraft

Big Indian Navy Requirement for Helicopters Revealed

According to an RFI, 234 twin-engined machines are required for multiple roles.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Cactus Aero First Aid Kit Debuts at NBAA

Cactus Aero develops simpler and lower cost mobile emergency kit for cabin crew.
Maintenance and Modifications

Av8 Flexes Its PMA Muscles

The Houston-based MRO is debuting a new division focusing on engineering, certification and manufacturing FAA-approved replacment parts.
Aircraft

Nextant Aerospace Completes G90XT Test Program

Nextant is now on the cusp of FAA certification for the King Air G90XT, with EASA validation to follow.
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Aircraft

VistaJet Sees Strong Growth Since Entering U.S. Market

The worldwide operator says quality is the key to its services, with 72 owned aircraft with common branding.
Avionics

Iridium Begins On-orbit Testing of New Certus Service

Based on Iridium Next satellites, Certus will usher in a new era of L-band broadband capability, the satellite communications company says.
FBOs

Avfuel Boosts Dealer Network

While it expands its network, the global fuel provider has instituted several new programs to keep customers in the family.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Zodiac Creates Cabin Fragrance Diffusion System

Zodiac Aerospace created this diffusion system to bring together all five senses and enhance the VIP bizjet experience.
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Safety

Business Aviation and Addiction

The industry needs to learn from the airlines and treat addiction as a disease, not a moral failing.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

ViaSat Expanding High-speed Satcom Network

The new ViaSat 5510 satcom terminal is set for installation approval in the first half of 2018.
Aircraft

Bombardier Opens Expanded Interior Facility in Tucson

he facility features a climate-controlled work environment and expanded capacity including the tripling of the footprint of its cabinet workshop.
Airlines

Airlines Call on EU to Put Stop to ATC Strikes

French air traffic controllers leave posts vacant at nine ATC centers from October 11 to October 13
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Maintenance and Modifications

Raisbeck To Acquire Butterfield

Combined company to offer broadened King Air aftermarket parts
Engines

GE Achieves Testing Milestones for U.S. Army FATE and ITEP Turboshaft Programs

Prototype powerplants for the Future Affordable Turbine Engine and Improved Turbine Engine Program have been run.
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Aircraft

Garmin Continues Upgrade Programs, Expands Campus

When new aircraft sales are relatively flat, growth comes from upgrades.
Airlines

Air Berlin To Cease Flights after October 28

€150 million loan from German government insufficient to keep bankrupt airline operating
Aircraft

Honeywell Announces Cockpit Upgrade Offerings

Honeywell is expanding its Primus Elite cockpit offerings for Bombardier, Cessna, Dassault, Embraer and Fairchild-Dornier aircraft.
FBOs

Jetex, CFly To Partner on First FBO at Brazil's Guarulhos

Under the terms of the 15-year lease agreement, Jetex will manage the facility as its third location in Latin America.
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Aircraft

Safran's Bizjet APU On Track for 2017 Certification

Unit is flying on the Bombardier Global 7000 and undergoing parallel testing
Sustainability and Environment

Signature, Air BP Ink Carbon Offset Deal

Starting in 2018, fuel purchasers using the Air BP Sterling Card at Signature's U.S. locations will have the fuel offset via BP Target Neutral.
Safety

Argus Launches Operational Excellence Program

Argus International is giving flight departments an opportunity to further improve in safety and other areas.
Aircraft

GDC Technics Readies Live TV for VIP 787

GDC Technics is partnering with Boeing on installation of live television aboard a VIP 787.