Content Archive: May 2014

Hawthorne Global Opens Third FBO, Has Plans for More

Company has an aggressive business plan to open executive FBOs throughout the U.S. in major and medium markets.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aviation Alliance: 421, GIII Reman Programs Still Alive

Some people, such as former Cessna CEO Jack Pelton, and partners are no longer associated with the Alliance, and a new source of funding had to be found.

MEADS Partners Eye Poland as Savior

The program's nine-year development is set to end this year, with no production order from the U.S., Germany or Italy.
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Regulations and Government

NBAA, Other Groups Call on Senate To Extend Tax Breaks

Senate bill would restore tax incentives that expired last year, including accelerated depreciation on purchases of long-term capital assets.

Rizon Jet UK at London Biggin Hill Airport Joins Avfuel Network

Partnership allows the FBO to offer Avfuel contract fuel and Avtrip rewards points.

U.S. Airline Industry In 'Survival Mode,' Says Pilots Union

U.S. airlines are operating in a “hypercompetitive” environment against foreign carriers that are either state-owned or heavily state subsidized.
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Rotorcraft

UK Military Orders BAE's 'Gen 3' Missile Warning System

The order represents the first direct commercial sale of the latest generation countermeasures suite, BAE said.
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New Indian Regime Will Sign Long-Delayed Deals

Multi-role combat aicraft and multi-role tanker are among the aircraft covered by deals likely to be signed this year.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Receives Camo Approval at European Service Centers

Service centers can issue and extend airworthiness review certificates to EASA-registered aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

New Force Emerges for Meyers Aircraft

Interceptor 400 might be revived.