Content Archive: February 2008

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

‘Jump jet’ gets drafted for civilian flying duty

The Rolls-Royce Pegasus-powered roar that rent the air at St.
Aircraft

Cessna Completes CJ4 Wing Mate

Cessna Aircraft completed the wing mate on the first Citation CJ4, the largest member of the CJ series.

FAA Issues Guidance for Notams

The FAA has published advisory information to help explain the new formatting standards for notams.

Active-Noise-Reduction Headset Unveiled

Lightspeed Aviation last month unveiled the Zulu Helo, an active-noise-reduction headset for helicopter pilots.

Singapore Highlights

The 2008 Singapore Airshow was staged at an impressive new purpose-built site from February 19 to 24, and business aviation had a strong presence both o
Accidents

Trial stalled for ExcelAire pilots

The Brazilian criminal court case against the two U.S.
Aircraft

Spectrum takes a go-slow approach to jet development럐

In the wake of the recent failure of several competitors, Spectrum Aeronautical is moving ahead cautiously on the development of its all-composite S-40 mid
Charter & Fractional

Flight Options pilots keep contract pressure on

This month marks the two-year anniversary of a pilot union on the property at Cleveland-based fractional provider Flight Options, but there won’t be any ce
Regulations and Government

Citing concerns, senators delay Sturgell hearing

Shortly after a Senate confirmation hearing last month for acting FAA Administrator Robert Sturgell to take the job permanently, New Jersey’s two Democrati