Content Archive: April 2010
Maintenance and Modifications
Istanbul Gets Eclipse Platinum Service Center
Eclipse Aerospace has located its first Platinum service center in Europe for Eclipse EA500 aircraft service, maintenance and modifications.
Maintenance and Modifications
P&WC and FSI To Expand Training Network
A long-term collaboration agreement has been announced between Pratt & Whitney Canada and FlightSafety International to expand the engine company’s glo
Maintenance and Modifications
Associated Air Center Delivers Refurbed BBJs, ACJ
Associated Air Center (AAC) recently delivered two Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) as well as its 13th Airbus Corporate Jet (ACJ).
Aircraft
Cebu Pacific Orders More A320s
Cebu Pacific of the Philippines has placed a firm order with Airbus for seven more A320s, the manufacturer announced this morning.
Aircraft
Airbus Ash Tests Show ‘No Irregularities’
Preliminary inspection of a pair of airplanes Airbus used to fly test missions from Toulouse yesterday to assess the effect of volcanic ash on air
Regulations and Government
FAA Proposes Change to Testing for Smaller VLJs
The FAA has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would revise the requir
Volcanic Eruption Still Disrupting Flights in Europe
Some flights to large parts of Europe resumed today after six days of widespread disruption caused by ash from an erupting volcano in Iceland.
Charter & Fractional
Avantair Still Growing, Plans To Double Fleet by 2014
Fractional Piaggio Avanti operator Avantair late last week announced more fleet expansion, further growth and new personnel hires.
Safety
European Safety Standdown Set for May 2 and 3
Bombardier Aerospace, the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and NBAA yesterday announced that the fourth annual European Safety Standdown will
