Content Archive: May 2008

Wing Aviation opens new Texas bizjet support base

Over the last few decades cities have been witnessing corporate migrations from traditional business and residential cores to the suburbs.
Airports

LCY’s location draws crowds despite its high parking fees

Location, location, location is the premise on which London City Airport (LCY) has built its new Jet Centre, and it is on the same premise that it will cha
Charter & Fractional

London City enters exec charter business

The London City Airport operator has entered the executive charter market with a new Dassault Falcon 900EX.
Regulations and Government

GAMA: Bizjet Deliveries Climbed 40 Percent in 1Q

The business jet market has continued its spectacular rise, while turboprop shipments grew modestly and piston deliveries dropped sharply, according to fir
Regulations and Government

FAA Might Put Freeze on Polished Frost Rule

The FAA today issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to remove wording in Parts 91, 125 and 135 allowing pilots to take off with frost on wings, stabilizer
Regulations and Government

Senate FAA Reauthorization Bill Hits Another Snag

The Senate bill to reauthorize and fund the FAA is once again stalled on the tarmac because of procedural infighting between Republicans and Democrats.
Aircraft

Embraer’s Finances, Backlog Flying High

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer recorded first-quarter sales of $1.34 billion, a nearly 61-percent increase year-over-year, and a profit of $85 mil
Regulations and Government

EU Emissions Plan Gets Roughed Up in Congress

John Bruton, the European Union’s Ambassador to the U.S., received a decidedly undiplomatic reception while testifying on aviation emissions before the Hou
Safety

Medical monitoring comes to the cabin

For around $10,000 per year, aircraft operators can now fly with diagnostic equipment that will allow them to relay vital medical data to ground-based emer