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Embraer Predicts Strong Business Jet Market

Embraer foresees a demand for 13,150 business jets worth some $201 billion over the next decade, according to its market outlook released this morning.
Aircraft

Another Supplier Scuffle at Eclipse Aviation

On Tuesday, Eclipse 500 empennage assembly supplier Hampson Aerospace filed a lawsuit

Baker Unveils Mini-DVD Player

Baker Electronics has introduced a miniature multi-region DVD player that measures 2.5 in.

ISS Developing RVSM Packages for Six More Business Aircraft

Innovative Solutions & Support continues its aggressive certification schedule for RVSM equipment for business aircraft.

Duncan Aviation Publishes RVSM Guidebook

Duncan Aviation, the Lincoln, Neb.

FAA Seeking Bids for Nexcom Deployment

The FAA later this year will begin asking avionics makers to submit bids for competitive contracts to produce prototype radio interface units (RIU) and gro

Honeywell and Thales Deliver First MCS-7000 Satcom

For operators clamoring to take full advantage of Inmarsat’s new Swift64 airborne data service, Honeywell and Thales announced that the new MCS-7000 satcom

Inmarsat Introduces Swift64 Airborne Data Services

Inmarsat announced that its long-awaited high-speed airborne data services will be available by the end of the year.
Maintenance and Modifications

Sat-TV for the cabin from Rosen

Rosen Products of Eugene, Ore., is making a splash in the new product pool with the announcement of the integration of Honeywell’s OneView satellite-direct

DeCrane plans to deliver 512-Kbps linkup by 2002

When DeCrane Aviation formally introduced its new e-Cabin.Connect program to develop true in-flight high-speed Internet access, it was met with cheers by m
ATC

HGS is not a guarantee for Cat III approaches

In the past several years there have been many magazine articles touting the promise of the Head-up Guidance System (HGS).

What should you do if the FAA calls or writes?

“November 12345, ATC would like you to call this number...” Pulse picking up yet? Patrick Bailey, a Santa Monica, Calif.

Tight Financial Market

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AD requires mods to ACJ elevators

The FAA has amended an earlier Airworthiness Directive for all Airbus A320-series aircraft, requiring operators to modify elevator control systems to preve

First Premier I owner reflects on 100 hours in the sharp end

Troy Eaden learned to fly just three years ago, but these days you’ll find him in the front office of the first Raytheon Premier I to be delivered.

Air Transat fined in wake of A330 gliding incidentq

Transport Canada (TC) fined Montreal-based Air Transat, the country’s largest charter airline, C$250,000 ($160,500) for improper maintenance on the Airbus
FBOs

Mercury unveils its new Easy Trip purchase card

Mercury Air Centers in conjunction with GE Capital Financial and Aviation Logistics (Avlog) introduced last month a MasterCard purchasing program specifica

Aviation World’s Fair is one step closer to reality

The state of Virginia officially broke ground at the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) in late August for an Aviation World’s Fair bein
FBOs

Oliver Hessel, the former operations manager with Munich, Germany FBO MTM Aviation, has formed a new flight-support company called Air Ops International

Oliver Hessel, the former operations manager with Munich, Germany FBO MTM Aviation, has formed a new flight-support company called Air Ops International.
FBOs

Plans for a third airport to serve the French capital have advanced with the release of a report naming eight possible sites.

Plans for a third airport to serve the French capital have advanced with the release of a report naming eight possible sites.

Winglets give Hawker 800 a boost in range

Aviation Partners said 30 hr of initial flight testing of its winglets installed on a Hawker 800 (designated the 800SP) has verified a 7-percent reduction

September attacks cast doubt on Dubai Air Show

The September 11 terrorist attacks on the U.S.

Honeywell charts aggressive acquisition spree

Honeywell’s $10 billion aerospace division plans to expand its holdings over the next several quarters through a series of targeted acquisitions in the U.S

CAN proves that angels do exist, and they can fly

The Corporate Angel Network is not a high-profile charitable organization.
Safety

Grand Canyon Air-tour Recommendations Issued

Last week the NTSB issued several safety recommendations stemming from the Sept.
Accidents

Brand-new Global 5000 Crashes During Landing

Ron Joyce, cofounder of coffee chain Tim Hortons, was one of eight passengers on board a three-and-a-half-week-old Bombardier Global 5000 (registration C-G
Aircraft

Aerion Now Taking Orders for Supersonic Bizjet

Reno, Nev.-based Aerion on Sunday announced at the Dubai Air Show that it is now accepting letters of intent for a “limited number” of early delivery posit
Safety

NTSB: FAA Failing To Address Urgent Recommendations

On Thursday the NTSB updated its “Most Wanted” list of safety improvements, and half of the 44 “critical” safety recommendations were issued to the FAA.

Aircraft Orders Off the Charts at Dubai Airshow

Airbus and Boeing took center stage at the Dubai Airshow this week, with airlines announcing orders worth some $80 billion.