Content Archive: March 2011

Regulations and Government

Deficits, Tea Party Poses Legitimate Threat to Essential Air Service

In an all-too-predictable development, members of Congress have launched their annual attack on the Essential Air Service (EAS) program, again forcing the
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Charter & Fractional

Lufthansa Confirms NetJets Deal, Reveals Growth Plans

Lufthansa Private Jets confirmed the relaunch of its partnership with NetJets Europe, following the closure of its Swiss Private Aviation subsidiary.
Charter & Fractional

Fractional Pilot Furlough Ranks Begin To Decrease

As they start to see growing demand, fractional aircraft providers are beginning to recall furloughed pilots to fill cockpit vacancies.
Aircraft

As FAA Restricts EA500 to FL300, Eclipse Cries Foul

The FAA issued an Airworthiness Directive today for the Eclipse 500 that, as of March 21, wo
FBOs

Signature Flight Helping To Improve DCA Access

Since 9/11, Signature Flight Support has been working with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and other governmental aviation regulatory agen
Aircraft

Data Due on An-148 Crash by March 12

Investigators suspect a faulty air-speed indication as a possible cause of the crash of an Antonov An-148 in western Russia on March 5 that killed all six
Aircraft

Airbus Projects Orders To Exceed Deliveries

Airbus plans to deliver between 520 to 530 commercial aircraft this year and the company projects its gross orders to exceed deliveries, resulting in a boo
Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA Prevails: FAA Must Show Cause in Drug Test Case

The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has sided with the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (Arsa) against the FAA <
Maintenance and Modifications

Hawker Beechcraft Adds Centers in India, New Zealand

Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) has announced the appointment of two new authorized service centers.