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The addition of the CJ3 brings Desert Jet's fleet to ten jet aircraft.

Desert Jet brings in third CJ3 to light jet fleet

President and CEO of Desert Jets Denise Wilson has called the CJ3 the 'perfect addition' to the operator's fleet. The acquisitions and sales team at the California operator handled every aspect of the transaction.

November 16, 2018
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The amalgamation of Bristow and Columbia will strengthen the capabilities of the two companies.

Bristow and Columbia join forces to create aviation behemoth

It's all-change at Bristow, which will have a combined fleet of 304 aircraft by the time its merger with Columbia Helicopters is concluded. The seismic shift sees Jonathan Baliff lead the integration.

November 16, 2018
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Sunbird signifies safety by sealing ACSF

November 19, 2018
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Operators recognised for long-term commitment

November 19, 2018
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Pentastar builds on ACSF membership with ASAP sign-up

November 15, 2018
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Planet Nine on cloud nine following Falcon addition

November 16, 2018
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The entrol AT-802 FTD Level 2 simulator will be used for aircraft transition and mission-based aerial firefighting training.

Conair chooses Entrol to kit out pioneering wildfire academy

When Conair's Aerial Wildfire Training Center is completed, it will be the first of its kind in Canada and the largest in the world. Equipment such as the Entrol AT-802 will ensure the company stays at the leading edge.

November 16, 2018
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Avance L3 is designed to bring connectivity to the cabin at an affordable price.

Airshare goes GoGo for Phenom 100 fleet

Gogo's Avance L3 is said to be especially effective aboard smaller aircraft types, making it a great fit for Airshare's Phenom 100s. The technology enables passengers to send emails and texts and make voice calls.

November 15, 2018
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Virginia Beach Police Department's MD 530F will be deployed in air patrol, search and rescue, surveillance and crime scene and damage assessment missions.

Virginia Beach police selects MD 530H

The MD 530H that VBPD will operate is an impressive machine, featuring a glass cockpit with touchscreen, Rolls-Royce engines, airborne mapping, a TrakkaBeam searchlight and an MDHI nose/side mount.

November 15, 2018
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Global Aviation's Challenger 605 joins a fleet comprising a Gulfstream V, Hawker 800SP, Hawker 800XP, Learjet 70 and Learjet 35.

Global Aviation takes delivery of spacious Challenger

The Challenger 605 that Global Aviation has acquired has a larger than normal payload, enabling it to accommodate an extra passenger. The company believes it will be highly effective for coast to coast missions.

November 3, 2018
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The Phoenix-edition 1982 King Air C90-1 on display at AirVenture 2018, where 800th customers Gregg and Jan Goodall first saw the aircraft.

The Goodalls benefit from Blackhawk's 800th engine mod

The Goodall family plan to use their King Air C90-1 for hot and high missions in the west of the USA. Stock PT6A-21 engines would not do, so the customer opted for a Blackhawk XP135A upgrade, the 800th of its kind.

November 3, 2018
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Fig Air owner Dean Fex with a Web Manuals representative at NBAA-BACE.

Canadian operator gives a Fig about technical manuals

Fig Air says that using Web Manuals enables it to share information with staff in a timely manner, and it expects to make cost-savings by collaborating with the Swedish company. It is the first in Canada to sign up.