Content Archive: March 2007

FBOs

FBO survey 2004

“You have to work at it every day.
Safety

Would you know what to do if things go sour?

Emergency procedures training is offered by several business aviation OEMs and all of the major simulator training companies as part of their wide array of
Regulations and Government

Pilot of Greek Falcon in fatal upset appeals his case

The pilot of the Greek government Falcon 900 that suffered an in-flight fatal upset (AIN, July 2002, page 59) is appealing his guilty conviction before the

European bizav show already ahead of last year’s numbers

The annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) keeps going from strength to strength.
Aircraft

Intracom committed to the 'Viper Piper' project

Despite a business dispute with Tekhnoavia (AIN, February, page 10), Geneva-based Intracom General Machinery has vowed to continue the Viper project.

Bombardier merges Flexjet Asia and Europe

Bombardier has merged its Asia/Pacific and European Flexjet block-charter programs into a new London-based Flexjet International operation.

Falcon sales down in ’03, but looking up

Falcon business jet orders and deliveries last year decreased by 44 percent and 26 percent, respectively, according to Dassault chairman and CEO Charles Ed
Maintenance and Modifications

Aviall prospers despite a challenging economy

When Paul Fulchino became Aviall’s chairman, president and CEO in December 1999, annual sales for the 70-year-old Dallas parts distributor were growing at
Regulations and Government

Investigation Uncovers Pilot Medical Frauds

Some 43 pilots in Northern California charged with making false statements on their applications for medical certifications entered plea agreements.