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Regulations and Government
NATA Roundtable Gathers Key Policy Makers
More than 65 aviation business leaders shared their concerns about critical issues with FAA, DOT and TSA leaders and political, policy and financial expert
Charter & Fractional
Greenjets Hikes Prices, Citing Fuel Costs
Due to recent upticks in fuel prices and increasing demand for its services, per-seat charter broker Greenjets raised seat prices by 10 percent, effective
Engines
P&WC PW535E Engine Gets Canadian OK
Pratt & Whitney Canada received type certification from TransportCanada for its new PW535E engine for the Embraer Phenom 300.
Regulations and Government
FAA Explains New DUI Policy for Pilots
FAA aerospace medical certification division manager Dr.
Charter & Fractional
Air Partner Expands JetCard Offerings
Air Partner is expanding its 25-hour prepaid JetCard by adding two new aircraft categories–very light jet and super-midsize–within its European service are
JPMorgan: Bizjet Market Continues To Improve
JPMorgan’s latest business jet monthly report indicates that October was another month of modest improvement in aircraft demand and utilization.
Former Eclipse execs embroiled in lawsuits
Although Eclipse Aviation no longer exists, having been liquidated following a Chapter 7
Regulations and Government
Digital Notam Tests To Begin Next Month
The FAA will begin testing digital Notam distribution in January at Southern California Tracon and ATC towers in Amarillo, Texas; Boise, Idaho; Denver; and
Safety
TSB Critiques CBAA Oversight in 2007 Crash
Canada’s Transportation Safety Board (TSB) last month released the
Regulations and Government
Help on the Way for Business Aviation?
Members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and its aviation subcommittee, including Republican leaders Reps.
ARG/US Data Shows Increase in Flying
Business aircraft activity in October climbed 5.14 percent over September, according to Aviation Research Group/U.S.
Aircraft
Bombardier Maritime Patrol Aircraft for UAE Passes Critical Milestone
The Bombardier Dash 8 Q300 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) for the UAE passed its critical design review phase, keeping the program on schedule.
Aircraft
Boeing Markets Yet Another AH-6 Helicopter Derivative
The debut of the Boeing AH-6i light attack/reconnaissance helicopter at the Dubai Airshow this month was just the latest iteration in this aircraft’s long
Aircraft
‘Complex’ UAE Plan To Buy Rafale Jets Proceeds
Although the supply of French Rafale combat jets to the UAE was not finalized at the Dubai Airshow, there were plenty of indications that negotiations are
Aircraft
UAE Selects Basic Trainer and “Interim” AEW&C Aircraft
Breaking with a tradition that has seen major military procurements signed and announced only in Abu Dhabi, the UAE government sealed deals for new trainin
Aircraft
Indonesia Chooses Russian and Chinese Trainers
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Aircraft
Forecast International Hints at Shift in Jet Market
In its latest business jet market prediction covering the next 10 years, Forecast International calls for worldwide production of 11,277 business jets wort
Accidents
Settlement Reached in 2008 Learjet 60 Crash
A settlement has been reached in one of a number of lawsuits stemming from the September 2008 crash of a Learjet 60 in which Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein was inj
Dassault Results Reveal NetJets Delays, Cancellations
Disclosing its financial results for the first three quarters of the year, Dassault on November 12 indicated that the backlog for Falcon business jets is s
Regulations and Government
Should Uncle Sam Fund NextGen Avionics?
Even though DOT Secretary Ray LaHood told the “Future of U.S.
ATC
Flight Plan System Failure Causes Widespread Delays
Early this morning the FAA’s computerized system for loading flight plans failed, causing widespread traffic delays of up to 90 minutes and some airline fl
Maintenance and Modifications
Maintenance Veteran Erickson Named ARSA President
Chris Erickson, chief repair station officer and compliance officer at Erickson Air-Crane, has been elected president of the Aeronautical Repair Station As
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer To Conduct EASA 147 Maintenance Training
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified Embraer as a Part 147 maintenance training organization.
Maintenance and Modifications
Stevens To Add Pro Line to Clifford Citation 550/S550
Clifford Development and Stevens Aviation have expanded their Clifford Citation 550 and S550 engine conversion partnership.
Maintenance and Modifications
More Hawker Beechcraft Layoffs
The employees of Hawker Beechcraft’s Little Rock operation are facing the company’s next round of layoffs.
Maintenance and Modifications
TSA Issues NPRM On Repair Station Security
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) yesterday released a Notice of Proposed Rule
Aircraft
Cessna Delivers Four; Sees Demand for More
As evidence of the continuing demand for new aircraft in the Middle East, Cessna handed over four Citations to four separate customers at the Dubai Air Sho
Aircraft
Middle East Falcon Fleet To Grow 50% in Three Years
With 50 of its aircraft currently operating in the Middle East, Dassault expects that total to swell by 50 percent over the next three years, according to
Aircraft
Bombardier Planning G650 Competitor?
Although a spokeswoman confirmed last week that Bombardier has no imminent plans to announce a larger jet to compete with Gulfstream’s G650, CEO Pierre Bea
