Content Archive: March 2007

Aircraft

Sales of new TBM 850 boost Socata’s bottom line

Introduction of the TBM 850 “very fast turboprop” single to meet the challenge of the VLJ has firmly lifted Socata’s fortunes out of the stagnation that th
Charter & Fractional

Revamped Skyjet offers new options

Bombardier has revamped its Skyjet International block charter program, unveiling the new Jet Member card at the Middle East Business Aviation show in Duba
Aircraft

In The Works: PiperJet

Piper Aircraft, whose dealers are working with Honda Aircraft to sell and service the HondaJet, continues with its plans to find a suitable location to bui
Aircraft

In The Works: Aviation Technology Group Javelin

Aviation Technology Group (ATG) is expecting to receive FAA certification and begin customer deliveries of the Javelin two-seat jet next year.
Aircraft

In The Works: Aero Vodochody Ae270

Penta Holding, the private-equity firm that in January purchased Ae270 and L-39 manufacturer Aero Vodochody, expects to announce by the end of this month a
Aircraft

In The Works: Dassault Falcon 7X

Dassault’s fly-by-wire Falcon 7X is nearing the finish line and is expected to receive EASA and FAA type certification either by the end of this month or e
Airports

Super Bowl TFR kept traffic moving at Miami-area airports

The last time the Super Bowl was held in Miami, in 1999, the concept of regular temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) was yet to be revealed to the aviation
ATC

Aviation in Brazil is still feeling fallout from midair

The investigation into the causes of the midair between a Gol Boeing 737 and an Embraer Legacy operated by Long Island-based ExcelAire last September 29 is
ATC

China commits to Compass satnav project

In a statement that surprised Western observers, China announced late last year that it will launch its own 35-satellite, GPS-like global navigation system
ATC

Air Logistics adding EGPWS to its Gulf helos

Following last year’s NTSB recommendation that turbine-powered helicopters carry terrain awareness and warning systems (TAWS), Air Logistics has decided to