The Weekly of Business Aviation

Tubreaux Aviation Services, based in Shreveport, Louisiana, has joined the Avfuel

Guardian Flights Alaska has added a Super King Air B200 at Deadhorse Airport

Hawaii Life Flight, a Guardian Flight operation, has based a King Air C90 in Maui, Hawaii

Guardian Flight has added a King Air C90 to the Eagle Air Med base in Blanding, Utah

Planet Nine Private Air Limited, based in Van Nuys Airport, California

West Star Aviation has expanded its Chattanooga, Tennessee, facility.

AIRBUS HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH) Helicopters [Docket No. FAA-2013-0446; Product Identifier 2010-SW-007-AD; Amendment 39-19498; AD 2013-21-05R1]

Allison Markey has joined Wyvern, based in Bedford, Massachussetts, as director of audit programs.

Inmarsat has signed agreements with five major air navigation service providers (ANSPs) in support of Iris, a European program aimed at increasing the use of datalink to support controller-pilot communications and improved trajectory management.

Eutelsat has ordered two geostationary satellites from Airbus to replace its existing three Hotbird spacecraft.

Austrian aerostructures manufacturer FACC has formed a strategic partnership with Chinese autonomous air taxi developer EHang to prepare the vehicles for production.

Following a deal for options of up to 175 Citation Longitudes, NetJets plans to announce firm orders with Textron Aviation by the end of 2018.

Boeing and an AI startup have launched SkyGrid, a joint-venture company that will develop an airspace management platform for UAVs and urban air mobility (UAM).

WSU Tech in Wichita is offering tuition-free training for select high-demand jobs and a guaranteed job interview to meet workforce needs through a scholarship program called Wichita Promise.

PrivateFly posted a record quarter for flight activity during the third quarter of 2018 with activity up 42% compared to a year ago.

JetReady, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has added a Hawker 800 to its fleet.

Custom Jet Charters has received FAA approval to manage and fly FAR Part 135 private jets with 10 seats or more.

Duncan Aviation’s satellite avionics shops in Denver, Austin, Texas, and Dallas have received certifications from Mexico’s civil aviation authority.

C&L Aviation Group has received FAA approval for ADS-B equipment for Saab 340 A&B aircraft.

Gemstone Aviation has been named a sole distributor for Diamond Aircraft for the UK and Republic of Ireland region.

Hartzell Propeller has appointed the Wuhan Aero & Technology Development Co. as a service and support center in China.

Vertis Aviation in Switzerland has added a second Boeing Business Jet to its international charter fleet.

The Citation Jet Pilots Owner Pilot Association’s 10th annual convention in San Antonio in October drew record attendance of 474 people and 65 exhibits.

This Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-23-52 is being sent to owners and operators of Leonardo S.p.A. Model AW169 and AW189 helicopters.

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