Content Archive: December 2009

Bizav Activity Strengthening, ARG/US Data Shows

November business aircraft flight activity indicates a “continued trend toward recovery,” according to TraqPak data from aviation specialized services firm

Hawker’s Boisture ‘Surprised’ by NetJets Cancellations

Hawker Beechcraft chairman and CEO Bill Boisture said yesterday during a fourth-quarter update conference call that he was “surprised” at the “timing and m
Charter & Fractional

Air Platinum Club Is Latest Charter Casualty

When Miami-based Air Platinum Club began operating last summer, CEO Mickael Cohen
FBOs

EBAA Establishes Airport and Handling Committee

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) established a new airports, handling and ground operations committee (AHGOC).
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Logs Milestones for S-76D, S-434

Two new Sikorsky civil helicopter programs–the S-76D and S-434–achieved significant milestones this week.
Maintenance and Modifications

Savannah Air Center To Be Renamed Midcoast Aviation

Effective January 1 Savannah Air Center will be named Midcoast Aviation.
Maintenance and Modifications

Southeast U.S. Home to New West Star Aviation MRO

West Star Aviation has expanded its maintenance service business into the southeast U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications

328 Support Services Gets FAA Repair Station OK

The FAA has awarded repair station status to Munich, Germany-based 328 Support Services for the Dornier 328 jet and turboprop in recognition of its executi
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Signs Service Agreement with JSSI

Jet Aviation has signed a service center agreement with Jet Support Services (JSSI) to provide scheduled and unscheduled maintenance services and to supply
Maintenance and Modifications

Midcoast’s Driggers To Retire after 22 Years

Senior vice president Gary Driggers is retiring from Midcoast Aviation, effective December 31.