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Industry Perspective: Hawker Beechcraft

Bill Boisture joined Hawker Beechcraft as chairman and CEO on March 23.

Industry Perspective: Dassault Falcon

John Rosanvallon, Dassault Falcon’s president and CEO, has worked at the company for 34 years.
Charter & Fractional

Stats show frax suffering but still a key genav factor

The fractional share marketplace is changing rapidly in response to the lengthy global recession.
FBOs

Signature chain charts its course for the coming decade

A regime change at BBA Aviation’s Signature Flight Support early this year saw Michael Scheeringa hired as president of the world’s largest FBO chain.
Maintenance and Modifications

Mothballing a viable option, but must be well managed

The recession’s lingering effects may prompt operators to consider storing their aircraft until conditions improve.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Gives Falcon 2000 Its Winglets

Technicians at StandardAero’s Springfield, Ill.
Aircraft

MU-2 SFAR could serve as guide for safety gurus

Any safety expert who wants to improve accident statistics could learn a lot by observing the Mitsubishi MU-2 situation.
Aircraft

Hawker mum on 450XP; 400Next mod on target

Although Hawker Beechcraft has released information recently about the Premier II and a delay in its planned certification and entry-into-service dates, th

Study champions bizav’s bottomline advantages

As NBAA and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) continue to help the general public, politicians and communities understand the benefits
Aircraft

Gulfstream again leads in annual OEM survey

Last year aircraft manufacturers were struggling to expand their service networks and capabilities to help a growing number of operators worldwide keep the

Airframer takes the long view of the market for business jets

Steve Ridolfi, president, Bombardier Business Aircraft Steven Ridolfi joined de Havilland as a structural dynamics engineer in 1982,
Aircraft

Eclipse Aerospace Begins Mods on E-500s

Eclipse Aerospace, the new owner of the assets of Eclipse Aviation, has wasted no time consolidating facilities, organizing inventory and modifying Eclipse
FBOs

Mac Dan FBO Closed at Essex County Airport

Mac Dan Aviation, one of two FBOs at Essex County Airport in northern New Jersey, closed its doors last Wednesday, according to a security guard tending th
Aircraft

In The Works: Sky Aircraft – SK-105 Skylander

Sky Aircraft, based in Chambley in France’s Lorraine region, is part of GECI International, which also includes Reims Aviation, maker of the F406 twin turb
Aircraft

In The Works: Dornier Seaplane – Seastar CD2

Dornier’s twin-turboprop all-composite Seastar CD2 made its first appearance at the EAA AirVenture show in Oshkosh, Wis., in July, the first stop in a tour
Aircraft

In The Works: Hawker Beechcraft – King Air 350i

The King Air 350i, announced at last year’s NBAA Convention, is due to receive FAA certification shortly.
Airports

Kendall-Tamiami runway to grow

The 5,002-foot main runway at Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport in South Florida is finally going to be extended to 6,000 feet, thanks to a grant from the
FBOs

Sonic Jet now serving Afghanistan

For those who must travel to Afghanistan, handling company Sonic Jet is providing services at most of the country’s airports.
FBOs

TAC Air plans new facility at Blue Grass Airport

The TAC Air chain, with 13 FBOs in the U.S., has broken ground on a new development at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Ky.
Charter & Fractional

The Fractional Market

The recession has dealt an enormous blow to the fractional share industry.
FBOs

Sole FBO facility opens at new Missouri airport

It took just 22 months for the new airport in Branson, Mo., to be built, from the first movement of earth by McAninch Construction in July 2007 to the firs
FBOs

Air BP expands at five airports

Air BP Aviation Services has added five FBOs to its fuel dealer network, and all accept the Air BP Sterling Card.
Regulations and Government

De-icing rule extension sought

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has joined with other aviation associations to ask the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a 60-da

Abbott named new ExecuJet FBO director

Jet Aviation’s Beijing, China, operation, a joint venture among Jet Aviation, Deer Air and Reach Investment established before last year’s Olympic Games, h
FBOs

Jet Aviation Beijing in new digs

After joining the Phillips 66 aviation fuel dealer network, FBO and charter/management company Trego-Dugan Aviation announced that it is offering dou
Regulations and Government

FAA grants process needs improvement

The U.S.
Sustainability and Environment

EAA AirVenture boosts recycling effort

The 578,000 or so people who attended this year’s EAA AirVenture show in Oshkosh, Wis., consumed beverages contained in at least six tons of packaging.
Sustainability and Environment

FAA issues guidance on biodiesel contaminant

The FAA’s recent special airworthiness information bulletin (SAIB: NE-09-25R1) regarding recommended safe-operating guidelines in the possible presence of
Aircraft

Eclipse Aero reopens factory, starts hiring, looks to future

The bankrupt status of Eclipse Aviation finally ended in August after Eclipse Aerospace bought the assets of the very light jet manufacturer for $40 millio