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FAA Teams With NetJets To Test NextGen

Columbus, Ohio-based fractional provider NetJets Aviation last month forged an agreement with the FAA to become the agency’s latest NextGen partner.
Charter & Fractional

Sharp decline in charter demand, reports UK broker

UK-based executive aircraft charter broker Air Partner has reported a dip in business during the first five weeks of the second quarter of its current fina

New Twin Otter on schedule

As testing of the new DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 400 proceeds, manufacturer Viking Air says it’s confident the floatplane will be ready for delivery this summ
Regulations and Government

Washington, D.C. ADIZ becomes permanent

The FAA released its final rule on December 15 making the Washington, D.C.

NTSB Issues Advice ON De-ice Boots

An NTSB safety alert issued late last month urges pilots to activate leading-edge de-ice boots as soon their airplane enters icing conditions, “unless the

NBAA Recalibrates LBA2009 Conference

The inaugural NBAA Light Business Airplane Conference (LBA2009) scheduled for March in San Diego will be held during two days (March 13-14) instead of the
Aircraft

Dassault revises2008 Delivery plans

Dassault Aviation late last month downgraded its 2008 delivery planning for Falcons, citing new FAA “constraints.” The manufacturer said the delivery rate

Wouters Tapped To Lead Cirrus Design

Duluth, Minn.-based Cirrus Design announced late last month that president and COO Brent Wouters will take over the CEO role from company cofounder Alan Kl

e-APIS Rules in Effect

The Department of Homeland Security’s new rule that requires general aviation pilots to file passenger names and other information to government officials

UBS: Bizjet Market Deteriorating

UBS Investment Research’s business jet survey released late last month shows a contracting market index that is “reflective of a market that continues to r

Illinois Congressman To Head DOT

Retiring congressman Ray LaHood (R-Ill.), who presided over the impeachment of President Clinton, was nominated December 19 as the new secretary of transpo

European Citation Fleet Now Makes a Grand

Cessna took the size of its European Citation fleet to 1,000 aircraft on December 16 when it delivered a Citation XLS to Turkish charter operator Bonair.
Aircraft

On the heels of EASA certification, Eclipse files for bankruptcy protection

Eclipse Aviation filed for Chapter 11 protection in U.S.
Regulations and Government

TSA seeks comment on LASP

The February 27 deadline for comments about the Transportation Security Administration’s Large Aircraft Security Program (LASP) rules proposal is rapidly a

As distressed Detroit drops its jets, bizav ponders the fallout

The news that General Motors and Ford are shutting their flight departments has rattled the business aviation community.
Aircraft

Embraer Phenom 100 earns its license to fly

Christmas came early for Embraer.
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Aircraft

Backlogs shrinking at the major OEMs

Six months ago, business aircraft manufacturers were publicly confident that their backlog of new aircraft orders stretching well into the next decade woul

NBAA Recalibrates LBA2009 Conference

The inaugural NBAA Light Business Airplane Conference (LBA2009) scheduled in March in San Diego will be held over the course of two days (March 13 and 14)
Airports

Meigs Field Butcher Arrested in Blagojevich Scandal

One of the chief architects of the 2003 demolition of Chicago’s Meigs Field has been arrested on federal bribery, corruption and fraud charges that include

Falcon Deliveries for 2008 Downgraded

Dassault on Friday downgraded its 2008 delivery planning for Falcons, citing new FAA “constraints.” The manufacturer said the delivery rate increase that w
Safety

NTSB: Don’t Wait For Ice Buildup Before Inflating Boots

The NTSB released a new safety alert warning pilots not to wait for ice to build before inflating de-
Sustainability and Environment

NATA Warns of Impact From Air Quality Regs

New air quality regulations issued by the California Environmental Protection Agency may lead to similar restrictions in other states, according to the Nat

Global Aviation’s Lockhart Promoted to Vice President

Independent maintenance provider Global Aviation of Hillsboro, Ore., has promoted Brian Lockhart to vice president.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Luton Approved For EASA-reg G150 Mx

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has approved Gulfstream’s factory-owned London Luton service center to maintain Gulfstream G150s registered with the EASA.
Maintenance and Modifications

Nordam Group Layoffs Continue

The Nordam Group recently laid off 63 more employees, primarily from interiors and structures operations, which are responsible for business aviation cabin
Maintenance and Modifications

Clifford Issued STC for Citation 550/S550 Reengining

The FAA issued a Supplemental Type Certificate to Clifford Development for modification of Cessna Citation 550s and S550s with Williams International FJ44-

FAA Approves 787 Maintenance Program

Boeing yesterday announced that the FAA has approved the 787’s scheduled maintenance program, marking a particularly noteworthy accomplishment for an airpl

BA to Replace CityFlyer Avros with Embraers

British Airways has ordered six Embraer E170s and five E190SRs for its wholly owned CityFlyer regional affiliate in a deal valued at some $376 million.

ANA Puts Large Airplane Order on Hold

Japan’s All Nippon Airways has decided to delay its decision on whether to order Boeing 747-8s or Airbus A380s due to the global recession, the company con