Content Archive: July 2009

Embraer Holds Its Own with 56 Q2 Aircraft Deliveries

Embraer on Tuesday announced that it delivered 56 aircraft during the second quarter, including 35 regional airliners and 21 executive jets.
Aircraft

Epic Kit Turboprop Buyer Suing Over Engine Delay

Rich Lucibella, the buyer and builder of an Epic Aircraft LT single-engine turboprop under the corporate name Blue Sky Avgroup, filed a lawsuit against Epi
Maintenance and Modifications

Millville Jet Center Loses To Longtime Financial Woes

After an extended battle with financial problems, New Jersey-based Millville Jet Center (MJC) ended six years of operation.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Singapore Adds Challenger and Citation

Jet Aviation Singapore has expanded its EASA Part 145-approved base and line maintenance service offerings to include maintenance for the Bombardier Challe
Maintenance and Modifications

100-percent Financing for PT6A Engine Upgrade

Waco, Texas-based Blackhawk Modifications is offering an engine upgrade program with up to 100-percent financing to qualified U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications

Engine Test Run Severely Damages Learjet

On June 18 a Learjet 40XR suffered severe damage at Fort Worth’s Meacham International Airport after an engine thrust control became stuck while taxiing du
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Maintenance and Modifications

Changes for Internet-Based FAA AMT Awards

The 17-year-old FAA Aviation Maintenance Awards Program has undergone a major change.
Charter & Fractional

Avantair Flying High in Face of Recession

As the larger fractional ownership operations lay off employees and/or reduce aircraft delivery rates, Clearwater, Fla.-based Avantair is watching its flee
Regulations and Government

EC Takes UK to Task over Aircraft VAT Exemption

The UK government is considering a demand from the European Commission (EC) that it change its tax legislation to remove an exemption from value added tax
Charter & Fractional

Arabasco, Royal Jet Form Saudi Charter Venture

Royal Jet and Arabasco today launched a joint venture to expand private charter services in Saudi Arabia.