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Cessna fleet arrives en masse to put rough patch behind it

Cessna Aircraft has brought 10 of the company’s current in-production fleet to the EBACE 2010 static display, including eight Citation jets (Mustang, CJ1+,
Aircraft

Embraer bides its time while building bizjet line

“The economy is getting better this year,” said Claudio Camelier, Embraer vice president of market intelligence executive jets, but it will take some time
Regulations and Government

FAA to issue medicals for pilots taking SSRIs

Policy will allow pilots taking SSRIs to obtain a special issuance medical certificate
Accidents

Accident underscores importance of tire mx

The fatal runway overrun accident of a Learjet 60 on S
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA levies civil penalty on ERA Helicopters

The FAA has proposed that ERA Helicopters pay a civil penalty of $260,000 for operating a helicopter on Part 135 flights without complying with required po
Aircraft

Chinese firm to buy Epic assets

A bankruptcy judge on April 12 approved an asset purchase agreement between China Aviation Industry General Aircraft (CAIGA, also known as AVIC General Avi
FBOs

Judge suspends FBO services at Dulles Jet Center facility

Dulles Jet Center, the corporate hangar facility at Dulles International Airport in Sterling, Va., which suffered roof collapse due to a massive snowstorm
Aircraft

In the Works: Evektor – EV-55 Outback

On March 30, Evektor rolled out its EV-55 Outback, a nine- to 14-seat, high-wing twin turboprop, at the company’s factory in Kunovice, Czech Republic
Aircraft

In the works: Hawker Beechcraft – Premier II

The Premier II program is making progress, with first flight occurrin
Aircraft

In the works: Cessna Aircraft – Citation CJ4

The largest airplane in Cessna’s CitationJet line, the CJ4, received FAA certification on March 12.
Avionics

Garmin’s aera packs plenty in small package

Garmin late last year released a new line of compact handheld GPS units, the aera 500 through 560 series.
Maintenance and Modifications

Winglet mod approved for King Air 90s

BLR Aerospace’s latest product, winglets for the Hawker Beechcraft King Air 90 series twin turboprop, received certification in March by authorities in the
FBOs

Morristown offers easier entry to New York area

Like many EBACE exhibitors, Morristown Municipal Airport (Booth No.
FBOs

Bangor shines as go-to airport for transatlantic tech stops

For more than 40 years, Maine’s Bangor International Airport has been the go-to airport for transatlantic flights as the Eastern- most port of entry to the

BBA Aviation divisions see slow business in ’09

BBA Aviation’s Aftermarket Services and Systems and Flight Support divisions have weathered the recession with a modest 7-percent drop in revenue for 2009.
Safety

OEMs Advise Cautious Approach to Volcanic Ash

Operators of turbine-powered aircraft must avoid flying through volcanic ash clouds, according to engine and airframe manufacturers, but if ash is encounte
Aircraft

Pre-owned Business Jet Sales Picture Improved

AircraftPost.com has added two new data points to its online information system for the medium through long-range business jet market.
Aircraft

Special Conditions Show Cirrus Vision Progress

The FAA has approved two sets of special conditions for certification of Cirrus Aircraft’s Vision single-engine jet, an indication that the company has mad
Regulations and Government

FAA Proposes Change to Testing for Smaller VLJs

The FAA has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would revise the requir
Aircraft

Bizav Flight Activity Still Gaining Momentum

TraqPak data released yesterday by aviation specialized services firm Argus shows that business aircraft flight activity last month rose 8.5 percent from a
Charter & Fractional

FAA Suspends Darby Part 135 Certificate

The FAA issued an Emergency Order of Suspension to Part 135 charter operator Darby Aviation/AlphaJet International.
Aircraft

Gulfstream G650 May Spawn New Jet Family

AIN has learned that Gulfstream Aerospace is working on new designs that may leverage elements of the new G650.
FBOs

Judge Rules Dulles Jet Center Must Halt FBO Activities

Dulles Jet Center at Dulles International Airport has
Accidents

NTSB Highlights Inadequate Tire Maintenance

Yesterday the NTSB held a public meeting to issue the probable cause of a
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Rewriting AC on Type Design Changes

The FAA issued draft Advisory Circular (AC) 21.93 “Determining the Classifica
Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA Warns of Possible EASA Backlash, Costs

With passage of the FAA reauthorization legislation grow
Maintenance and Modifications

Tax Expert: Smart Parts Sales Tax Not Unusual

Although some operators expressed concern because Bombardier has
FBOs

Sugar Land Tops AIN FBO Survey, Wilson Air MEM 2nd

The top FBO in the AIN 2010 FBO Survey–released this morning–is once again Texas City of Sugar Land-owned and operated Sugar Land Regional Airport w
Rotorcraft

Heli-Expo Preview 2010

Spirits were high and attendance reached a healthy 15,243 at Heli-Expo’10, held February 21 to 23 in Houston.