Content Archive: February 2008

Malaysian firm signs for an AW139

Malaysia’s YTL Corporation Berhad signed an order at the show for an AgustaWestland AW139 twin-turbine helicopter for VIP and corporate transport operation
Charter & Fractional

BJets makes bizav’s A-list with $600m, 40-ship order

New business jet operator BJets launched its block charter, fractional and aircraft management services at the air show yesterday with a $600 million order

Show bows in as air traffic soars

The air transport industry’s center of gravity is shifting to Asia and Singapore’s aerospace industry is poised to reap the benefit, the country’s prime mi

Adam Aircraft Files Bankruptcy

On Friday, Adam Aircraft voluntarily filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the U.S.
Avionics

‘Entegra Plus’ Launch Near for Avidyne

Avidyne is close to launching components for a next-generation integrated avionics system that the company is hinting will feature ultra-high-resolution gl
Charter & Fractional

BJets Launches India Frax, Charter Service

At the Singapore Airshow today, new business jet operator BJets launched its block charter, fractional and aircraft management service with a massive $600
Charter & Fractional

Club328 Cuts 328Jet, Premier Is, 14 Pilots

London Biggin Hill Airport-based charter firm PlaneChartering, owner of the loss-making Club328 brand, has disbanded its Fairchild Dornier 328Jet and Hawke
Aircraft

Canada Lends $20M to Diamond for D-Jet Program

Diamond Aircraft on Saturday received a $19.6 million “repayable investment” from the Canadian government for research and development of its $1.4 million

ABACE 2008 Declared a Success

Despite the beginning of the Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day, the close timeframe to this week’s Singapore Air Show and record low temperatures, the thir