The Weekly of Business Aviation

By Adrian Schofield
Airservices Australia has achieved a major step in its program to modernize the country’s air traffic management system, as it has switched over to a new voice communication system, the government-owned air navigation service provider said Dec. 4
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Michael Bruno
Airbus and Aerkomm have signed a new accord over installing the latter’s Aerkomm K++ inflight entertainment and connectivity system on Airbus Corporate Jets.
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By Molly McMillin
Used business jet sales rose in October with the sale of 51 aircraft, compared to 41 in September.

By Molly McMillin
Gogo Business Aviation’s Avance L5 system has received certification for use on Gulfstream airframes.

By Molly McMillin
Air Plains Services, based in Wellington, Kansas, has been named an Aspen Avionics dealer for general aviation aircraft.

By Molly McMillin
Satcom Direct, based in Melbourne, Florida, has been appointed a Level 1 Value Added Reseller for Inmarsat’s Jet ConneX inflight connectivity services.

By Molly McMillin
JetWash, which offers valet services for business jets, is opening an office at London Biggin Hill airport’s new Terminal Hangar 2.

By Molly McMillin
The FAA has opened its new Atlanta Flight Operations Facility at Cobb County International Airport in Kennesaw, Georgia.

By Molly McMillin
Desert Jet has added a third seven-passenger Citation CJ3 business jet to its charter fleet.

By Molly McMillin
The Air Law Firm, based in London, has opened an office in Shannon, Ireland, at the Shannon Airport.

By Molly McMillin
Oriens Aviation is offering Pilatus PC-12 pilot training courses at its London Biggin Hill facility in a partnership with Oysterair.

By Molly McMillin
A Florida Man, Christopher Woods, has been convicted of operating a commercial aircraft without a valid pilot’s license, according to the Department of Transportation.

By Molly McMillin
Garmin International expects to receive certification in late 2018 or early 2019 for the G5000 avionics flight deck upgrade, according to Duncan Aviation.

By Molly McMillin
Greenpoint Technologies has delivered its second V-VIP 787-8 interior completion to a customer, who declined to be identified.

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Zodiac Seats France 536 Series Cabin Attendant Seats.

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Owen McClave has been named senior vice president of engine services for SR Technics.

Feb. 10-12, 2019—AirCargo 2019 Conference, Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, https://airportscouncil.org/conference/aircargo-2019-conference/

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By Molly McMillin
Business jet deliveries to the Middle East are expected to total nearly 200 aircraft over the next decade, according to data from the Aviation Week Network.
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By Bill Carey
Saab and Swedish air navigation service provider LFV will assume responsibility for remote-tower control of two airports through their Saab Digital Air Traffic Solutions (SDATS) joint venture.
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By Tony Osborne
The UK has decided to halt talks in pursuing access to the secure elements of the EU's Galileo sat navigation system post-Brexit, and will proceed with developing its own capability.
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By Michael Bruno
Honeywell said Nov. 30 it plans to move its corporate headquarters to Charlotte, North Carolina, from Morris Plains, New Jersey.
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By Bradley Perrett
Subaru is aiming for large cost reductions in production of a new version of the Bell 412 that the company will build for the Japanese army and civil customers.
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By Kirby Harrison
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and other state governors recently described general aviation as a major contributor to the economy and issued proclamations to that effect.
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