Content Archive: April 2009

Maintenance and Modifications

World MRO Market Estimated To Top $55B by 2015

A report issued by Global Industry Analysts predicts the worldwide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) market will reach $55.2 billion by 2015.

OEM layoffs continue as the recession deepens

Among the major business aviation industry employers–aircraft manufacturers and primary vendors–total job losses due to furloughs, layoffs and attrition ar
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Aircraft

First Phoenix Exec CRJ Nears Delivery

Dubai-based Project Phoenix is the latest company to bring a corporate Bombardier CRJ variant to market, with its first example due to be accepted by owner
Aircraft

Demise of Eclipse opens the field for mx service

The current status of the 259 Eclipse 500 very light jets that were delivered before the manufacturer went bankrupt in February remains tenuous.
FBOs

Aviation International News: FBO Reader Survey 2009

Twelve months ago, the introduction to AIN’s 2008 international FBO special report remarked that there had probably never been a better time to be i
Safety

International Operations

The greatest strength of the International Operators Conference (IOC) since its inception has been that it combines a review of the basics of international
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Emissions Proposal Has Some Operators Worried

A recently released FAA proposal would amend FAR Part 34 fuel venting and exhaust emission requirements for turbine-powered airplanes, proposing new, tight
Safety

ARG/US Releases First Safety Audit Report

Cincinnati-based specialized aviation services company ARG/US on Thursday released an on-site safety audit report focusing on commonly seen deficiencies in
Accidents

Brazil Midair Underscores Value of Thorough Research

Operational threat identification and risk mitigation remain a primary concern for those who operate internationally.
Regulations and Government

UK Protests U.S. Loran Termination Plan

The removal in February of Loran-C and eLoran funding from President Obama’s proposed budget has drawn strong protest from the UK over the sudden U.S.