Content Archive: September 2007

FBOs

Google Jets Gain Access to NASA Field

Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin are being criticized for a deal they struck with NASA to base a VIP Boeing 767-200 and two Gulfstream Vs at the

The best classic golf courses in the south central U.S.

Our series on America’s best golf courses continues with a look at three of the best classic fairways in the south central U.S., as determined by Golfwe
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Landing Gear Collapse Prompts Q400 Grounding

A second incident in three days involving collapsed landing gear on a Scandinavian Airlines Bombardier Q400 has prompted Bombardier to recommend that opera

Antonov and Xi’an Plan “Clean-sheet” 70-seat Turboprop

Ukraine’s Antonov has signed a memorandum of understanding with Xi’an Aircraft Company (XAC) to help develop a new 70-seat turboprop dubbed the MA700, acco
Regulations and Government

DHS To Stiffen GA Security Standards

Government officials continue to shine a spotlight on general aviation security.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Embarks on Six-month China Study

Al Pod, former president and CEO of NetJets subsidiary Executive Jet Management, has been tapped to conduct an examination of opportunities for NetJets fra
Maintenance and Modifications

Clifford Gives New Power to Cessna Citation S/IIs

Clifford Development has expanded certification efforts for its Cessna Citation II re-engining and airframe modification program to include the S/II (CE-S5
Charter & Fractional

British Bizav Group CEO Heading to NetJets

Mark Wilson, chief executive of the British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA), plans to leave the organization in mid-October to take a new
Engines

Turbine Engine Certification Changes Finalized

The FAA has issued two new final rule amendments covering FAR Part 33 turbine engine certification standards.
Aircraft

Cessna Delivers First European-bound Mustang

Cessna yesterday delivered the first Citation Mustang to a European customer when British entrepreneur Jane Howell received her aircraft at the London-area