Content Archive: February 2008
Aircraft
FAA Certifies Two Hawker Beech Aircraft
The FAA on January 28 certified the Hawker Beechcraft King Air C90GTi, the latest version of the twin turboprop still popular 44 years after its introducti
Construction Begins at Oxford Airport
London-area Oxford Airport recently started work on a new business aviation terminal, the first phase of a major investment by the airport’s new owners, Re
Avionics
Amid setbacks, Avidyne tries to get back on track
Avidyne is close to launching components for a next-generation integrated avionics system that the company is hinting will feature ultra-high-resolution gl
FAA OKs First Eclipse Type-Rating Training
The FAA in January awarded Eclipse 500 type rating training approval to Mesa Falcon Field, Ariz.-based Sabena Airline Training Center.
Aircraft
With engines running, Superjet poised for flight
The Powerjet SaM146 turbofan chosen to power the Sukhoi Superjet 100 finished the first phase of flight testing on the program’s Ilyushin Il-76LL testbed e
Adam Aircraft files bankruptcy
On February 15, Adam Aircraft voluntarily filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the U.S.
Charter & Fractional
Alerion Partners with Security Group
Charter broker Alerion announced February 5 that it is partnering with Aviation Facilities Security Group (AFSG) to provide private aviation travelers with
FAA Issues Guidance for Notams
The FAA has published advisory information to help explain the new formatting standards for notams.
Charter & Fractional
Club328 Cuts 328Jets, Premier Is, 14 Pilots
London Biggin Hill Airport-based charter firm PlaneChartering, owner of the loss-making Club328 brand, disbanded its Fairchild Dornier 328Jet and Hawker Be
‘Jump jet’ gets drafted for civilian flying duty
The Rolls-Royce Pegasus-powered roar that rent the air at St.
