Content Archive: August 2010

Embraer 2Q Bizjet Deliveries Double

São Paulo, Brazil-based Embraer delivered 69 regional and executive jets in the second quarter, up 15 aircraft from the same period last year.

Ohio Rally Hails General Aviation

More than 500 general aviation employees, 50 state and local officials and several industry leaders gathered at the Air10 Jet Center at Lunken Airport last

Sikorsky Aerospace Services Acquires LifePort

Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) acquired Woodland, Wash.-based LifePort, a major accessories manufacturer specializing in air medical systems, interior f

Textron Could Boost R&D Spending

Textron CEO Scott Donnelly said his company is prepared to increase R&D spending at subsidiaries Bell and Cessna in anticipation of the aviation indust
Airports

GA Airport Funding Could Increase, FAA Says

A shakeup in the methods by which federal funds are allocated to GA airports through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) could soon be in the works.
Regulations and Government

FAA Mulls Change to Reimbursement Policy

The FAA late last week released a proposed legal interpretation that would revise “broad prohibition on pro rata reimbursement for the cost of owning, oper
Safety

TSA studies GA airport security

A survey mandated by Congress could lead to a grant program for security enhancements at general aviation airports.

NBAA wins Spirit of Flight Award

Surrounded by historic aircraft tracing the history of manned flight, NBAA received the prestigious National Aviation Hall of Fame 2010 Milton Caniff “Spir
Regulations and Government

Lawmakers could renew depreciation

With the rancor over business jet use now receding in Congress’s rear-view mirror, House and Senate lawmakers are jumping in line to extend accelerated dep
FBOs

Wisconsin FBO readies for airlift

A small Wisconsin FBO is gearing up for the arrival of as many as 1,200 business aircraft during this year’s PGA Championship, to be held August 12 to 15.