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With or Without Re-engining, Changes Afoot for Boeing 737

Boeing’s path for further development of the 737 series doesn’t necessarily include replacing the jet’s CFM56 engines, although that remains an option, acc
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Aircraft

Cessna studies single-engine t-prop

It’s no secret that Cessna is in the early stages of developing a new single-engine turboprop–one designed for fast, comfortable traveling and intended t
FBOs

TWC closes purchase deal for ACM Aviation

On November 12, Van Nuys-based charter/management provider TWC Aviation completed its acquisition of ACM Aviation, which is headquartered in San J
Aircraft

Hawker 4000s Set for Significant Upgrade Program

Faced with an FAA mandate to modify all of the Hawker 4000s delivered thus far with fuel system upgrades that meet the latest certification standards, Hawk

Jet Involved in Brazil Midair Finally on U.S. Soil

The Embraer Legacy 600 involved in the midair with a Go
Charter & Fractional

TWC Concludes ACM Aviation Acquisition

Van Nuys-based charter/management provider TWC Aviation has completed its acquisition of ACM Av
Aircraft

Cessna Planning a Six-seat Turboprop Single

Cessna is in the early stages of developing a new single-engine turboprop, but the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6-powered airplane that spotters have seen
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Plans Policy Crackdown on Non-active IAs

The FAA has issued a proposed policy change that would clarify the definition of the words "actively engaged" as they relate to application for a
Maintenance and Modifications

China Sees Opportunity in PMA Parts

Chinese air carriers and regulators made positive comments about FAA-approved PMA parts at the Independent and Alternative Materials Conference held in Chi
Maintenance and Modifications

Mid-Continent Instruments West Celebrates 20 Years

Twenty years ago Mid-Continent Instruments opened a West Coast facility at Van Nuys Airport in
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Issues Final Transport-category Fatigue Rule

Under new final rules issued by the FAA, all transport-category (Part 25) aircraft certified he
Aircraft

Boeing’s Sky Interior Debuts with FlyDubai

Boeing delivered the first 737NG with the new Sky Interior cabin to FlyDubai on October 27.
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AOPA Summit Opens, Student Retention Key Goal

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Summit kicked off today at the Long Beach Convention
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Wings Its Way to Profitability in 3Q

Berkshire Hathaway on Friday reported that revenues at its NetJets fractional aircraft subsidiary climbed 17 percent during the first nine months of 2010 v
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Buys Marquis Jet, Terms Undisclosed

This morning, Columbus, Ohio-based NetJets announced it acquired jet card provider Marquis Jet Partners.
FBOs

Odyssey building new Exuma FBO

Exuma International Airport will see its first FBO when Odyssey Aviation Bahamas opens a new facility at the airport in Georgetown, Exuma, next March.
FBOs

Hill Aircraft celebrates 55th anniversary

Hill Aircraft & Leasing celebrated its 55th year at Fulton County Airport-Brown Fiel
FBOs

Million Air negotiating for Reno FBO lease

The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority board of trustees chose Million Air a
FBOs

Million Air Dallas growing again

Million Air Dallas held a groundbreaking ceremony on October 25 for an expansion of its Addison Airport FBO complex.
FBOs

Key Air celebrates 25 years of growth

During the past 25 years, FBO and charter/management provider Key Air has grown from a single FBO and ­charter base in Oxford, Conn., to nationwide cover
FBOs

Jetex expands to Kiev

JetEx Flight Support opened its ­second site in Europe with a new ­facility at Kiev, Ukraine, in September.
FBOs

Pease hangars go Port City

Port City Air will renovate and ­manage multiple hangars at Portsmouth International Airport at Pease, the ­former Pease Air Force Base Strategic Air Com
FBOs

Air Trek award finalized

After losing its case against ­charter operator Air Trek of Punta Gorda, Fla.,
FBOs

Independent op Partners with Signature as manager

With the addition of its newest facility at California’s Fresno Yosemite International Airport,

Gogo keeps fliers connected

To promote its airborne Internet access system, Aircell offered NBAA showgoers a free trial of the
Charter & Fractional

Charter Market: Brokers facing new regs decry inept confrères

During a time when careful shoppers might be expected to make every effort to save money, the charter brokerage business has continued to grow, despite the
Rotorcraft

R66 Receives Simultaneous FAA Type, Production OK

The FAA handed over two certification documents to Robinson Helicopter founder Frank Robinson and his son and company president Kurt yesterday at a ceremon
FBOs

Hill Aircraft FBO celebrates 55 years at Fulton County

Local Atlanta FBO Hill Aircraft & Leasing (Booth No.
Engines

UK Oxford Airport Offers Transatlantic Deals

The UK's Oxford Airport wants to make NBAA show goers an offer they'll find hard to refuse.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gore Shows 'Virtual Walk' Through Designs

Gore Design Completions is introducing its "Wall" here at its NBAA booth (No.