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February 01, 2019

Sikorsky S-92A Helicopter To Commence Operations In Mexico

Major Oil Company Will Use The Aircraft For Offshore Transportation, SAR

A major oil company has selected three Sikorsky S-92 helicopters to provide deepwater transportation to rigs off the shores of Mexico. Three fielded S-92 helicopters will support the client’s operations, including crew change and search and rescue.

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XOJET Achieves Record Year In 2018

Poised To Expand As Part Of Vista Global Holding

After six consecutive years of unprecedented growth, XOJET enters 2019 as part of the Vista Global group of companies. Fueled by a commanding 30+% share of the super midsize Part 135 Charter market with length of haul over three hours, the company posted notable gains across all major performance categories in 2018. With 8% growth in total revenues and 17% increase in revenues from its powerful charter brokerage operation, XOJET consolidated its position as the trusted on-demand private aviation platform in North America.

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Carlsbad Jet Center Open For Business

Joins Avfuel-Branded Network

Avfuel welcomes Carlsbad Jet Center—the new independent FBO at the McClellan-Palomar Airport (KCRQ) — to its network of branded FBOs. Under new ownership and management, which replaced Magellan Aviation, Carlsbad Jet Center began operations on January 18, 2019, under the esteemed leadership of Josh and Julia Hochberg—owners of Sonoma Jet Center (KSTS).

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Alsim Reports A Record-Breaking Year

Sells An All-Time High Of More Than 40 Flight Training Devices

As technology advances, worldwide travel growth continues and global aviation shortages persist, more and more flight training organizations (FTOs) are turning to simulation to help fulfill their flight training needs.

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Drone Delivery Canada Begins Falcon Drone Flight Testing

Aircraft Can Carry 50 Pounds Of Cargo 32 Nautical Miles

Flight testing is underway for the newest cargo delivery drone under development by Drone Delivery Canada (DDC). 'The Falcon' is capable of carrying up to 50 pounds of payload and has a range of 32 nautical miles. "In response to market demand driven by the burgeoning e-commerce industry, our engineering team was given the task of building out our fleet of cargo drones to address the need for a multi-package payload compartment solution which is applicable in many different geographies. The Falcon is the newest edition to DDC's fleet and meets this particular niche which is being requested by DDC's customers," said Tony Di Benedetto, CEO.

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Medical Helicopter Down In Ohio

Three On Board Fatally Injured

Authorities are investigating an accident involving a helicopter accident in Vinton County, OH Tuesday. The Ohio State Highway Patrol reports that there were three people on board at the time of the accident, and all were pronounced dead at the scene.

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