Content Archive: August 2010

Aircraft

Brazil Commits to Embraer KC-390

During the Farnborough airshow in late July, the Brazilian air force announced its intention to acquire 28
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Bizjet, Turboprop Deliveries Down, but Billings Up

Business jet and turboprop delivery totals declined for the seventh straight quarter, but industry billings rose a modest 0.2 percent in the first six mont
Airports

California Pols Seek Night Curfew at BUR, VNY

A recent letter sent by three California congressmen to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure is asking for nighttime curfew legislation

Latin America Could Be White Knight in Bizav Recovery

Latin American countries are poised to play an important part in business aviation’s recovery, according to aviation consultant Brian Foley.

Hawker Beechcraft Logs More Losses

Hawker Beechcraft recorded an operating loss of $20.7 million in the second quarter, bringing first-half losses to $45.8 million.
Maintenance and Modifications

UK Group Seeks To Fill Entry-level Jet Support Niche

Oriens Advisors, a UK-based consultancy group looking to support entry-level jet operations and helping airports to fulfill their real estate potential, ha
Maintenance and Modifications

King Air Added to Hawker Beechcraft Services Little Rock

The Hawker Beechcraft Services facility in Little Rock, Ark., has been awarded Beechcraft King Air 90-, 200- and 300-series repair station ratings.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bizliner Business Brisk for Jet Aviation Basel

Jet Aviation Basel recently signed agreements with undisclosed clients for the executive completions of two A319 ACJs and a BBJ3.
Maintenance and Modifications

Australian/European Aviation Safety Oversight Challenged

The Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association (ALAEA) has prevailed in a three-year legal battle against CASA, the Australian Civil Aviation Safet
Maintenance and Modifications

Labor Organizations Form Aviation Labor Alliance

Three transportation organizations have announced the formation of a large aviation labor alliance to combine and coordinate lobbying efforts on airline sa