Content Archive: July 2007

Aircraft

New Radar, Pitot Tube Fixes for Eclipse 500

Eclipse Aviation selected radar manufacturer Japan Radio to provide a new weather radar that will come standard in the Eclipse 500 very light jet.

Tri-State Aero: Midwest mx shop focuses on business aircraft

John Zeidler, president of Evansville Regional Airport (KEVV)-based Tri-State Aero, didn’t come by his aviation career through his family, as many do.
Maintenance and Modifications

Flight Options opens Las Vegas maintenance facility

“Las Vegas is now one of our top five customer destinations, making it the perfect location to expand what is already the largest dedicated maintenance net
Maintenance and Modifications

New parts, components and services division at Duncan

“Our customers expect an instant response to their problem,” said Chris Gress, manager for parts, components and services.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hawker Beechcraft expands presence in India

Hawker Beechcraft has chosen InterGlobe General Aviation to provide sales and service support for its aircraft in India.
Aircraft

Phenom 100 Takes to the Sky

The Phenom 100, Embraer’s four-place, $2.98 million entry into the very light jet market, flew for the first time this morning from São Jose dos Campos, Br
Safety

Torqued: Crews need same protection as passengers

It seems every aviation-related publication I have read for almost a year has included an article about last September’s tragic midair in Brazil.
Charter & Fractional

LyddAir Launches New Fractional in UK

UK charter operator LyddAir has launched its own fractional ownership program, offering shares in a variety of pre-owned twin-engine piston and turboprop a
Airports

UK’s Oxford Airport Sold to Investors

Signature Flight Support’s parent BBA Aviation has sold Oxford Airport in the UK to private investment group OA Acquisitions for £40 million ($80 million).
Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA repair station location doesn't affect work

Emphasizing the pivotal role of foreign repair stations in the aviation industry, the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) recently testified bef