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Read this story in our August 2016 printed issue.

TAG Global Training has launched an upset prevention and recovery training theory course to add to its suite of e-learning courses.

Bristol Flying Centre's FBO at Bristol airport, UK, reports a record number of aircraft movements and fuel uplift in June, thanks to the Glastonbury music festival.

Russian Helicopters has received approval to increase the take-off weight of the Ansat light helicopter, produced at the Kazan Helicopter Plant, from 3,300 to 3,600 kg.

The EBAA has concluded that the Swiss business aviation industry is set for further growth, after it held a national forum at the Bellevue Palace in Bern in June.

An EASA committee meeting chaired by the European Commission has voted to approve a proposal allowing SET-IMC CAT operations throughout EASA territories.

Bell Helicopter has named RUAG Aviation in Switzerland as its latest customer service facility.

UK-based flight planning software provider RocketRoute has moved to TAG Farnborough airport, having been previously based in Guildford.

Gama Aviation has boosted its CAMO consultancy services through the acquisition of FlyerTech and Aerstream.

The Gulfstream G500 has made its European debut at the Farnborough International Airshow, flying non-stop from Savannah to Farnborough in six hours and 55 minutes.

Daher has selected StandardAero to provide MRO services on P&WC PT6 engines that power the European TBM fleet.

Leonardo-Finmeccanica's full ice protection system on the AW189 has been certified by EASA. The company has also gained certification for its first AW169 full flight simulator based in Sesto Calende, Italy.

Cessna has enhanced its Grand Caravan EX by offering hard point provisions which will enable additional mission capabilities such as extended range, increased cargo space and agricultural operations.

Embraer delivered 26 executive aircraft in the second quarter of 2016: 23 light jets and three large jets.

Sikorsky's S-76D VIP helicopter has received its second phase of EASA validations, which focus on cabin comfort and cockpit design.

Honda Aircraft Company has been awarded a production certificate from the US FAA for the HA-420 HondaJet at its world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina.

The BBGA is urging the UK government to maintain the status quo for the business aviation sector in the wake of the UK's decision to leave the European Union.

Nextant's 400XTi fleet has exceeded 100,000 flight hours and now operates in 13 countries around the world.

The Embraer Legacy 450 has been certified for 2,904 nm range by the Brazilian ANAC, US FAA and EASA. With four passengers onboard the certified range has increased by 329 nm.

Rockwell Collins' Pro Line Fusion avionics have been selected for the TRJet 328 series. TRJet has also reached an agreement with P&WC to use a version of the PW127 turboprop engine to power the TRP328.

Adams Aviation has announced a programme of business aircraft engineering seminars at ACE’16, which will take place on 13 September at London Biggin Hill airport.

Prime Gusto, a catering partnership between SEA Prime and Gate Gourmet, has opened its doors at Milan Linate airport’s business aviation terminal.

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft has unveiled the SportJet, a variant of the Superjet 100 regional jet with a cabin designed for professional sports teams. It will be the third product in the Superjet range.

The Russian Mi-38 medium multirole helicopter has made its first test flight aimed at widening its mission profile to include passenger transportation and flights in icy or hot and high conditions.

Gama Aviation has received EASA STC approval enabling installation of the Garmin G500H EFIS on the Bell 206B.

Lufthansa Technik has modified the first VIP aircraft, an Airbus A340, with high speed Ka-band satcom technology.

Garmin has enhanced its G500/G600 glass flight displays to allow it to display traffic and weather data from the GTX-345 ADS-B transponder. The company has also introduced subscriptions for datalink weather, text and voice via its Connext service, based on aircraft utilisation.

Sikorsky and Bristow Helicopters have signed a 10-year agreement for the OEM to provide the operator’s S-92 fleet with extended support for its aftermarket material needs. Sikorsky has also recognised Bristow and the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency for excellence in lifesaving using the S-92.

Bell Helicopter and TRU Simulation and Training have named their latest Spanish facility as Bell Helicopter Training Academy (BTA) Valencia.

UK-based JETS has gained Falcon 7X approval at London Biggin Hill following a five-year authorised service centre renewal by Dassault.

Garmin and Jeppesen have teamed up to integrate Jeppesen's terminal charts with the iOS-based Garmin Pilot app.

Blackhawk Modifications' XP140 Engine+ upgrade has undergone its 20th installation, less than a year after Blackhawk achieved certification.

MRO provider Heli-One has expanded its facility in Poland by more than 6,000 sqm to accommodate storage for up to 40 heavy helicopters.

Air BP Sterling Card customers will be able to refuel at a range of US FBOs operated by Signature Flight Support after the fuel supplier added 62 North American locations to its network.