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Aircraft
Modifications under way, Eclipse focuses on parts
Eclipse Aerospace held a supplier summit on October 27 for manufacturers and vendors of Eclipse EA500 very light jet components.
Aircraft
In the works: Stratos Aircraft – Stratos 714
The latest entry in the personal jet marketplace–Stratos Aircraft of Bend, Ore.–made its first appearance at the NBAA Convention last month with a full-sca
Aircraft
In the works: Gulfstream Aerospace – G650 and G250
Gulfstream rolled out two new jets recently, the large-cabin flagship G650 on
Aircraft
In the works: Spectrum-S40
Spectrum Aeronautical is preparing to manufacture a second S.40 test fuselage as it continues to refine its processes and manufacturing technology since co
Charter & Fractional
Virgin Charter Closed Due to Insufficient Sales
Online charter broker Virgin Charter stopped “activ
Maintenance and Modifications
Premier Aircraft 50Dash4 Falcon EASA Certified
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified Premier Aircraft’s 50Dash4 upgrade of the Falcon 50.
ABACE Is Back on NBAA Schedule
NBAA will again host the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE), on January 18 and 19, 2011.
Airports
San Diego project might cause taxi delays
San Diego International Airport has begun a major reconstruction project on Taxiway Charlie, which will affect access to the airport’s sole FBO, Landmark A
FBOs
Million Air buys former Hawker Beech Indy FBO
Million Air has purchased one of Signature Flight Support’s two FBOs at Indianapolis International Airport.
Safety
FAA Runway Safety Summit planned for next month
The FAA and co-sponsors Mitre and the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) are holding the first International Runway Safety Summit December 1
FBOs
Arrindell Aviation celebrates 20th year
On November 6, Arrindell Aviation invited guests from the St.
FBOs
Universal aviation & weather adds Russia operation
Universal Aviation & Weather opened a Russia operation based in Khabarovsk in late August to serve clients traveling to destinations in Eastern R
FBOs
New FBOs added to Avfuel's national network
Fuel distribution company Avfuel has added two new FBOs to its network, Pentastar Aviation at Oakland County International Airport in Pontiac, Mich., and A
FBOs
FBO Profile: SheltAir SAV
Business aircraft operators have long asked for a second FBO option at Savannah (Ga.)/Hilton Head (S.C.) International Airport (SAV), and they got their wi
Airports
New runway under way at Dallas McKinney
On October 14, state, county and city leaders celebrated the groundbreaking of a new runway being built at McKinney Airport northeast of Dallas.
FBOs
Aviation sales sees summer success
The Dayton Air Show again selected Aviation Sales as the preferred FBO for the annual airshow at James M.
FBOs
Rizon appoints new group CEO
Patrick Enz has joined Rizon Jet as group CEO, replacing Will Curtis, who has stepped down after spending two years helping develop the company’s Doh
FBOs
ServiceElements adds survey offering
Customer service training provider ServiceElements has added a new capability: collecting and analyzing market data to help customers expand their business
FBOs
Western Petroleum adds five FBOs
Five Maine FBOs have become new Western Petroleum customers, although they will continue to sell ExxonMobil branded fuel.
Airports
Denver International powers up solar fuel farm
Denver International Airport is planning to power its fuel-storage and -distribution system with a new 1.6-megawatt solar power system.
FBOs
Enterprise Jet Center appoints new leader
Enterprise Jet Center at Houston’s Hobby Airport appointed Bobby Courtney as president and CEO.
FBOs
Signature triples Avtrip points
Through the end of the year, customers at participating Signature Flight Support and Executive Beechcraft FBOs in the U.S.
NBAA Convention Report 2009
For Cessna Mustang owner Jeff Greenberg, NBAA’s 62nd Annual Meeting & Convention just wasn’t long enough.
P&WC focused on strength
John Saabas, president of engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC), is focused on strengthening the company so that, he said, “we come out
Integrated FBO chain ready to grow again
Atlantic Aviation came to this year’s NBAA show with an expanded exhibit and confidence in the future of the company’s 72 U.S.
NBAA’09 Looking Stronger Than Expected
The NBAA Convention exhibitor count has grown to more than 1,000 companies showing their products and services at the Orange County Convention Center in Or
Training and Workforce
SimCom upgrades units, adds light-jet fam course
SimCom Training Centers is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, as well as the addition of new training programs and upgraded simulators.
15 Business Aviation Milestones
Business aviation would be nowhere if it weren’t for the pioneers who jump-started aeronautical development in the first part of the last century.
