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Maintenance and Modifications

Foam-suppression Prompts Damage Lawsuit

An indication of how expensive repairs are for a business jet caught in the output of a foam-based fire-suppression system can be found in a complaint Cess
Sustainability and Environment

AOPA Says GA Greenhouse Gas Imperceptible

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has commented on a set of proposed regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that seek t
FBOs

Executive Beechcraft celebrates 70th year

Kansas City, Mo.-based Executive Beechcraft celebrated its 70th year in business on November 15.
FBOs

Aeropremier Joins Afuel

The newest FBO at Lakefront Airport in New Orleans, AeroPremier Jet Center, has joined the Avfuel network.
FBOs

Landmark Expands at SPI

FBO chain Landmark Aviation has expanded the presence of its FBO at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield, Ill., with the acquisition of the asset
FBOs

New Hangar at Million Air Provo

The Million Air FBO at Utah’s Provo Airport has opened a 15,000-sq-ft hangar large enough to accommodate a Gulfstream G550.
FBOs

Branson Airport Chooses Manager of FBO Services

The new Branson Airport, scheduled to open on May 11 next year, has hired former Signature Flight Support Boston operations manager Sharon Morris to be the
FBOs

Malta Handler Hoping to Build FBO Facility

DC Aviation has been providing airport handling services at Malta International Airport since August and has applied to the government, the airport and the
FBOs

Million Air Lafayette Opens

On October 30, Million Air Lafayette opened its new FBO.
Training and Workforce

NATA Bringing Training to AIE

At the 2009 Aviation Industry Expo–to be held March 10 through 12 in Las Vegas–the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) will offer its new “Educa
Airports

New Airport in Georgia

Georgia’s new Paulding County celebrated the ribbon-cutting for the state’s newest airport–Paulding County Regional Airport–on November 14 with an airshow
Aircraft

Eclipse Plan Approved, Factory Doors Still Open

Just one day after filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy last Tuesday, a group of investors, including European distributor Etirc Aviation, received court approval
Regulations and Government

In public comments, industry skewers LASP

Comments submitted to the Transportation Security Administration about the proposal to enact rules mandating new security processes for aircraft with a max
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Eclipse struggles to stay aloft in turbulent skies

Despite intensified speculation about an impending collapse, Eclipse Aviation remained in business as this issue went to press, with company leaders still

The VLJ era

The VLJ era started with a bang on March 6, 2000, when Eclipse Aviation announced the formal launch of the Eclipse 500, a program “designed to apply techno

Revised delivery forecasts prompt cutbacks at OEMs

Acknowledging the reality of today’s economic situation, aircraft manufacturers Cessna and Hawker Beechcraft have announced workforce reductions and revise
FBOs

IFBOA: independent FBOs benefit from cooperation

Independent FBOs face problems different from those of their chain counterparts, whose sheer size often makes it easier for them to address challenges.

In the works: Cessna Aircraft – Citation Columbus

When Cessna announced the formal launch of the Columbus large-cabin jet program earlier this year, chairman, president and CEO Jack Pelton said that it was
Aircraft

In the works: New Nose – ClipperSpirit

The New Nose Company’s twin-turboprop ClipperSpirit amphibian was announced in early October, coincidentally at about the same time Dornier relaunched the
Aircraft

In the works: AAI Acquisition – A700

The fortunes of the A700 are again on the wane, following the announcement that the company halted all certification and flight-testing activities at the e
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Formally Launches Budget Parts Program

Gulfstream has formally launched the BudgetPlus service, offering cost-assured parts provision for owners of the Astra, G100, G150 and G200.
Maintenance and Modifications

Lufthansa Technik “Super Star” In New Hangar

Lufthansa Technik’s restoration of a Lockheed L-1649A Super Star (Super Constellation Starliner) took a major step forward when the airplane was moved on N
Aircraft

Eclipse Aviation Bankruptcy Opens the Books on Debts

Just days after Eclipse Aviation achieved two key milestones–EASA and Avio NG 1.5 certification–the pioneering VLJ manufacturer this morning filed for Chap
Charter & Fractional

Flight Options Furloughs Due to Frax Flying Falloff

Fractional share operator Flight Options has furloughed more than 100 pilots, according to Mat Slinghoff, president of the International Brotherhood of Tea
Security

TSA Delays Town Hall Meeting to Hear Input on LASP

The December 3 town hall meeting planned by the Transportation Security Administration to hear what general aviation operators think about the Large Aircra
Accidents

Victims File Lawsuit in S.C. Learjet Accident

Travis Barker and Thelma Martin Still have filed a lawsuit in the California Superior Court following the September 19 overrun crash in Columbia, S.C., of
Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet Bullish But Cautious About Mideast Growth

ExecuJet Middle East is planning to expand its maintenance capabilities in Dubai with a new maintenance facility at Dubai World Central’s Al Maktoum Intern
Maintenance and Modifications

LBAS Offers Frequent Maintainer Program

Maintenance customers of Lufthansa Bombardier Aviation Services (LBAS) at Berlin-Schönefeld in Germany can earn loyalty points in the company’s new Mainten

Local TV Reports Eclipse Employees Unpaid

Albuquerque’s NBC affiliate TV station, KOB, reported earlier today that the employees of Eclipse Aviation learned this morning that they will not be recei