Content Archive: July 2011

AIN Blog: Another Take on the President’s Take on Corporate Jets

President Obama had barely concluded his June 29 press conference when my e-mail box began filling up with responses from the general-aviation industry.

AIN Blog: China Is Making a Big GA Mistake

Now that Caiga has finalized its purchase of Cirrus Aircraft, i
Safety

Bizav Accidents and Fatalities Climb in First Half

Both the U.S.-registered business jet and turboprop segments worldwide experienced more fatal accidents in the first half of this year, compared with the s
Maintenance and Modifications

Loss of Bombardier's Product Support Chief Leaves Void

James Hoblyn, who has been behind Bombardier Aerospace’s recent push to bolster its worldwide business aircraft product support, died while running on Sund
Maintenance and Modifications

Goodrich-Messier License Bars Use of FAA-approved Parts

Operators that subscribe to Goodrich-Messier publications must sign an agreement that precludes the use of FAA-approved wheel and brake parts manufactured
Charter & Fractional

Aircraft Charter Market Awaits Summer Liftoff

The northern hemisphere’s busy summer period for private charter flights has yet to take off, but demand levels are already ahead of 2010 figures, accordin

NBAA Co-founder Walter Pague Flies West

NBAA is mourning the death of Walter Pague, 96, a former director of aviation for Armco Steel who was among the 13 people who gathered at the Wings Club of
Airports

Late-night Flights to Bermuda Now Come at a High Price

As of last Wednesday, Bermuda L.F.

Startups Signal Growing Completion and Refurbishment Demand

If start-ups are indicators of a healthy completion and refurbishment industry, there is cause for optimism in an industry that has been hard hit over the
ATC

Europe Expected to Approve ADS-B Implementation Rule

July marks a turning point from the “pioneer” phase of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) in Europe to the approaching ADS-B mandate. Euro
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