Content Archive: November 2009

Aircraft

Lawsuits Filed Against Eclipse Aviation Leaders

Former deposit-holders for Eclipse 500 very light jets recently filed four lawsuits in New Mexico district courts alleging various wrongdoings by Eclipse A

Foley: VLJs Are Just Small Jets

The marketing hype surrounding very light jets (VLJs) has “largely subsided,” according to Brian Foley, president of business aviation consulting firm Bria
FBOs

Harrods Luton Restores Immigration Checks

Harrods Aviation has made special arrangements with the UK Border Agency (UKBA) for passengers and crew to complete immigration procedures at its London Lu
Charter & Fractional

CitationShares is now CitationAir by Cessna

Responding to the brave new world of recession-shaped business aviation, CitationShares last month in New York City unveiled a rebranding that sees the com

Donnelly succeeds Campbell as Textron CEO next month

Cessna and Bell parent company Textron has tapped company president and COO Scott Donnelly to replace retiring Lewis Campbell as CEO, effective December 1.
Maintenance and Modifications

Maximum Manuals Offers Same-day MELs

Maximum Manuals launched an Internet-based minimum equipment list (MEL) generator that provides same-day MELs customized to the individual client and aircr
Regulations and Government

House duty/fatigue bill passes by wide margin

The U.S.
Charter & Fractional

Connor takes over at NetJets Europe

New NetJets chairman and interim CEO David Sokol has begun making changes at NetJets Europe, appointing a new boss to run the business and implement job cu

NBAA, AOPA Team on LBA Conferences

NBAA and AOPA will co-host a series of Light Business Airplane (LBA) conferences starting next year.
Safety

NBAA urges operators to plan for potential H1N1 outbreak

The swine flu, which has already reached the pandemic phase 6, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), could prove to be vexing for charter and b