The Weekly of Business Aviation

Alberto Martin has been promoted to CEO of London Luton Airport

Flying Colours has begun construction on a new 100,000-sq.-ft. hangar at its headquarters in Peterborough, Ontario, with completion projected for mid-2019.

Air Charter Service recorded record revenue of $77 million in November, the company reports.

Duncan Aviation has reopened its Design Center at its Lincoln, Nebraska, facility, after completing a renovation that includes nearly 900 additional sq. ft. of space and an expanded display space to showcase material options and aircraft-specific products for customers to work with designers.

Collins Aerospace’s Pro Line Fusion avionics upgrade for Bombardier Challenger 604-series aircraft equipped with the Pro Line 4 has earned FAA certification.

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association will host three two-day fly-ins during 2019 as the organization celebrates its 80th anniversary.

On a lighter note, for those wanting to follow Santa’s big trip around the world, Analytical Graphics and North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) Operations Center will provide imagery and an interactive web-based globe for a “Santa Tracker” experience on Dec. 24. The

AviaAM Leasing has entered an agreement to consult and advise KlasJet, a European-based charter company, on a project to acquire, reconfigure and maintain three Boeing 737-500 aircraft dedicated for VIP charter operations.

London's Gatwick Airport shut down flight operations again Dec. 21 after yet another drone sighting, then reopened 1 1/2 hr. later.

Bombardier Aerospace celebrated delivery and entry-into-service of its first flagship Global 7500 long-range business jet Dec. 20.

Gulfstream Aerospace has delivered Qatar Executive’s first two new G500s.

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has added a year to the LCH-LAH civil and military helicopter development program.

Honda Aircraft has delivered its first HondaJet Elite in Japan, the company said.

Irish lessor Avolon has agreed to sell a portfolio of 49 regional jets, comprising 28 Embraer E-Jets and 21 Bombardier CRJs, to specialist lessor Falko Regional Aircraft.

Irish lessor Avolon has agreed to sell a portfolio of 49 regional jets, comprising 28 Embraer E-Jets and 21 Bombardier CRJs, to specialist lessor Falko Regional Aircraft.

Tecnam has received full type certification for the P2012 Traveller next generation aircraft from the European Aviation Safety Agency, the company said.

Textron Aviation’s flagship $26.9 million Citation Longitude super midsize business jet was granted provisional type certification by the FAA on Dec. 19.

Flights to and from London Gatwick Airport in the UK are being deliberately disrupted by UAVs, more commonly known as drones, operating in the vicinity.

Cirrus Aircraft co-founder and CEO Dale Klapmeier plans to relinquish his role as CEO and transition into a senior advisory role.

Spirit AeroSystems plans to add 1,400 jobs over the next two years in Wichita and another 250 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to support growth in aerostructures work.

Business aviation departures in Europe fell 1% in November to 62,726 flights compared with a year ago.

The European Safedrone project plans to hold flight demonstrations of UAVs and aircraft sharing low-altitude airspace in Spain.

The Carlyle Group has agreed to acquire StandardAero, a leading MRO provider, from private equity owner Veritas Capital for an undisclosed amount.

Airbus Helicopters has carried out the first flight of the initial serial production H160 twin-engine medium helicopter.

Jan. 15-16, 2019—2019 Risk Management Conference, Caesars Palace Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, https://airportscouncil.org/conference/2019-risk-management-conference/