Universal Aviation is providing dedicated supervisory ground support at Sochi airport during the Russian Grand Prix. The event is likely to present very challenging operating conditions.

Jeppesen has teamed up with Bose to provide audio warnings for its Mobile FliteDeck VFR app.

Bombardier has created a dedicated, worldwide Learjet aircraft sales team to focus on the LR70 and LR75.

Textron Aviation has streamlined its factory-direct Citation, King Air and Hawker support programmes with the aim of increasing efficiency, reducing costs and optimising aircraft value.

Business aviation access and challenges were discussed at the MEBAA Conference in Jeddah at the start of this month, including the grey market, over-regulation and restrictions on growth.

XTI Aircraft has exceeded $1 million in equity crowdfunding investments, and plans to accelerate the development of its TriFan 600 prototype.

Gary Clark is to lead the newly-formed Airbus Helicopters UK civil business department. He was formerly head of vehicle test and integration.

London Heliport is reporting its strongest upturn in movements since 2008 and has now surpassed 500,000 movements. 10,500 movements were recorded for the year ending 31 March 2016.

World Aero has achieved FAA Part 145 repair station certification for its UK wheel and brake MRO facility.

Gama Aviation has achieved IS-BAO approval for its operations in Sharjah, UAE.

BACA has appointed four additional executives to its governing council: Chris Mace of SaxonAir, Tim Procter of Air Charter Ltd, Nick Weston of Weston Aviation and Peter Bradfield, the Media Doctor.

Textron Aviation is expanding its line maintenance offering with a new station at Bremen, Germany.