Content Archive: February 2008

Embraer Finalizes Phenom Jet Plant

Embraer recently completed the production plant in Gavião Peixoto near São Paulo, Brazil, for its Phenom 100 and 300 jets.
FBOs

Florida Welcomes Corporate Eagle

Waterford, Mich.-based Corporate Eagle is building a terminal/hangar complex at St.
Maintenance and Modifications

PrivatAir Takes Second Exec 787-8

Charter firm PrivatAir has converted one of its two options into an order for a $162 million VIP Boeing 787-8.

Cirrus Relocates Its Headquarters

Cirrus Design late last year struck a deal with the Duluth, Minn.

EC Addresses Challenges in the Industry

The European Commission in January adopted an agenda for general and business aviation in Europe after studying this segment to quantify its value and iden
Airports

Customs Available at Carlsbad

Beginning January 15, operators flying out of Carlsbad Airport in Southern California have been able to obtain pay-for-service U.S.
Charter & Fractional

FAA: A008 Inspections Nearly Complete

The FAA has told NATA that the agency has completed special emphasis inspections for about 60 percent of all Part 135 certificate holders.
Aircraft

Crossair Executives Indicted for Homicide by Neglect

A Swiss federal prosecutor indicted six executives of the former regional airline Crossair for homicide and injuries by neglect.

Int’l Orders Boost Gulfstream Earnings

International orders accounted for more than half of Gulfstream’s 2007 earnings and contributed to a 17.3-percent increase in net sales last year, to $4.8