Content Archive: August 2014
FAA Bans U.S. Carriers From Overflying Iraq
The latest Notam succeeds succeeds the agency’s earlier guidance, which prohibited flights over Iraq at or below 30,000 feet.
Dubai Int’l Reopens to Bizav Following Runway Rehab
Business aircraft traffic welcomed back to facility after project’s completion.
Rotorcraft
FAA Plans To Revisit Rotorcraft Certification Standards
Commenters indicated a substantial interest in revising and restructuring the certification standards, prompting the FAA review.
Signature Acquires Scottsdale FBO in Landmark Deal
The 11-year-old facility includes a 12,000-sq-ft terminal and 145,000-sq-ft hangar.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets, FlightSafety Gain in First-half 2014
NetJets accounted for nearly a third of Berkshire’s $507 million revenue increase in its service businesses division.
BBA Aviation CEO Notes 15 Months of Growth in U.S. Bizav Flying
Pryce is predicting continued recovery in the North American market in the second half.
FlightSafety Fields Third Gulfstream G650 Simulator
First two Gulfstream G650 simulators are in service at FlightSafety’s learning center in Savannah, Ga.
Bob Hoover, Bill de Decker To Receive NBAA Lifetime Achievement Awards
The awards will be presented in October at the 2014 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Orlando, Fla.
Charter & Fractional
Fleet, Jet Card Sales Climb at Delta Private Jets
Company recently signed agreements for five new aircraft that are entering the fleet through new Ownership Assist program.
