After a 60-year production run, the Pilatus PC-6 Porter line is shutting down.

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The general aviation industry suffered a slight setback in 2017, with revenues dipping 3.6% compared to those in 2016, according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).

The UK’s aerospace sector enjoys committed government support, sustained investment in innovation and new technology, and a growing order book.

The helicopter industry in Europe is facing many of the same issues that proponents are battling in the U.S. It would make sense for industry and user groups to work more closely on both sides of the Atlantic to counter the threats and unfriendly perceptions that are combining to limit the functionality of the helicopter.

Hahn Air Lines is quite an unusual winner of the ShowNews Top Ten European Business Aviation Leaders accolade. Revenue generated from its business jet operation is only a tiny fraction of this German company’s core business – the firm has a jet fleet consisting of just three aircraft: two Citation Sovereigns and a Citation CJ4.

Bombardier Learjet 75, Challenger 350 and 650, and Global 6000 jets on show at Static SD15 were flown here using biofuels supplied by AEG Fuels.