Content Archive: March 2011

JAL Emerges From Bankruptcy

Japan Airlines exited bankruptcy today, after the Tokyo District Court found that JAL had repaid more than two thirds of the monetary claims listed in a re
Safety

IBAC: IS-BAO proves valuable investment

Many years ago, airline managers could occasionally be heard quietly grumbling that investments in safety were mostly a waste of money.

Embraer Sells Four E190s to Trip

Embraer announced the signature of a new contract with Brazil’s Trip Airlines last month for the sale of four E190s.
FBOs

McCreery Aviation Signs on with Avfuel

The family-owned FBO located at McAllen-Miller International Airport (MFE) is the latest to brand with Michigan-based contract fuel specialist AvFuel.
Airports

Jacksonville Renames GA Airports

In an effort to increase the awareness of Jacksonville, Florida’s aviation system, the city’s aviation authority has renamed three of its owned and operate
FBOs

Signature Aims To Boost DCA Traffic

Signature, which saw traffic at one of its most profitable U.S.
Aircraft

Hong Kong’s Asian Business Aviation show sees region’s growth potential realized, yet still stunted

The Asian Business Aviation show formed a key facet of March’s Asian Aerospace show in Hong Kong.
Avionics

Garmin Moves into Full Helicopter Suites with G1000H

A year after announcing a move into the helicopter market with its

Bombardier 2010 deliveries meet projections

More than a month before release of the FY2010/11 financial results by parent company Bombardier, Inc., Bombardier Aerospace released business jet delivery
Charter & Fractional

Avinode sees strengthening market for charter

by Charles Alcock Light jets are losing market share in Europe, falling from 32 percent of the continent’s charter market in 2008 to 26 perce