Content Archive: July 2007

EC 135s continue to find favor in med emergency role

Eurocopter’s EC 135 helicopter continues to find a welcome among emergency operators.

NavAirWx adds live TFR to moving-map display

NavAirWx has added live temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) to its moving-map and real-time weather display systems.
Aircraft

EADS begins VIP conversions of A319s for saudi client

Business aircraft continue to assume roles in the airline industry.
Accidents

Merlin Crashes at Teterboro; Pilot Injured

At about 11:30 a.m.

FlightSafety incubating future corporate pilots

The FlightSafety Academy in Vero Beach, Fla., has a reputation for highly trained graduates with the skills and knowledge to move into the right seat of tu
FBOs

Australian Company To Buy Las Vegas FBO

Macquarie Infrastructure of Sydney, Australia, entered into an agreement to pay $59 million to purchase Las Vegas Executive Terminal, one of two FBOs at Mc

Teal Group forecasts modest growth in civil helo market

The Teal Group released its annual 10-year forecast of the helicopter market on July 19.
FBOs

Carlyle Group to purchase Garrett Aviation Services

The Carlyle Group, a Washington, D.C.-based global private equity firm with extensive aerospace and defense holdings, has “signed a definitive agreement to
Charter & Fractional

CitationShares expands with launch of Vector JetCard

Fractional ownership operator CitationShares has officially launched its Vector JetCard program, allowing individuals and companies to pre-pay for 25 hours
Aircraft

Details of Eclipse 500 training program unveiled

As plans move ahead for certification of the Eclipse 500 in early 2006, Eclipse Aviation unveiled details of its six-phase pilot training program.