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Cessna, Dassault report weaker deliveries

Deliveries by Cessna and Dassault were down sharply in the first quarter compared with the same period last year.

Burnham to resign as Raytheon CEO

One day after presenting the company’s first-quarter results, Dan Burnham revealed that he will step down as CEO of Raytheon Co., effective July 1.
Charter & Fractional

Raytheon records flight options losses

“We are now starting, with the first quarter, to record 100 percent of Flight Options’ losses since we have been meeting all its financial requirements as

Deliveries off, but Raytheon optimistic

Raytheon Aircraft estimates it will deliver 181 turbine business airplanes this year–24 more than last year–despite a significant decrease in deliveries an
Airports

Commentary - Meigs: The Bigger Picture

The destruction of Meigs Field’s runway is viewed by enraged aviation interests as an act of vandalism to a public facility that would have landed any othe
Aircraft

Citation CJ3 flexes its wings

Cessna’s newest light business jet, the Citation CJ3, completed its first two flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport on April 17.
Avionics

Garmin scores big with Citation Mustang deal

Following the same successful road map that has served the company since its founding in 1989, Garmin International has secured a milestone contract to sup

Boisture ends ‘intense’ decade at Gulfstream

The surprise departure last month of Bill Boisture from Gulfstream after 10 years as its president and the naming of vice chairman Bryan Moss as his replac
FBOs

With new CEO, PrivatAir looks ahead

The recent shift in top management signals the beginning of a new phase of growth for business aviation management and charter provider PrivatAir Group.
Charter & Fractional

OEMs reeling from frax airplane order retreat

When Richard Santulli sold three fractional shares in a business aircraft in 1986, people snickered.

Astronaut Curt Brown speaks to schedulers and dispatchers

Former astronaut Curt Brown stood in front of nearly 1,500 guests at the NBAA 14th Annual Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference last month and fought back te

Security is top topic for schedulers, dispatchers

If business aviation has been sideswiped by the economic mal-aise, it would have been difficult to find evidence of any damage at NBAA’s 14th Annual Schedu

Wings channel soars

On the NATPE convention floor there were encouraging signs that aviation-related programming was holding its own in the current, seemingly endless supply o

Entertainment industry embraces GA

One spotlight at this year’s National Association of Television Producers and Executives (NATPE) annual convention focused on general aviation, both on and
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Asia-Pacific turns one; continued growth expected

Marking the first anniversary of the launch of its Hong Kong-based business aircraft charter network last month, Bombardier Flexjet Asia-Pacific believes i

Improving metal fatigue prediction

Boise, Idaho-based Positron Systems has received a Small Business Innovative Research grant by the Office of Naval Research to enhance its Photon Ind

French Customs exploits currency declaration rule

Business aircraft passengers and crews are facing fines and delays after inadvertently falling afoul of French Customs regulations on currency.
Aircraft

Airbus Hands Over First A380

Airbus and Singapore Airlines marked delivery of the first A380 today at the airframer’s headquarters in Toulouse, France, in front of 500 well-wishers, co
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Accidents

Final Report: Maintenance error leads to hard landing

GULFSTREAM V, WEST PALM BEACH, FLA., FEB.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Grand Aire Falcon Crash #2

DASSAULT FALCON 20, ST.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Grand Aire Falcon Crash #1

Dassault Falcon 20, Swanton, Ohio April 8, 2003–At approximately 1:50 p.m.
Charter & Fractional

FAA Revokes AMI Jet Charter’s 135 Certificate

Last night, the FAA revoked the charter certificate of AMI Jet Charter in a letter hand-delivered to AMI president Don Hitch.
Accidents

Final Report: Cheyenne CFIT Accident

Piper PA-31T1, Graham, Texas, Nov 12, 2001–The NTSB determined the probable cause was the pilot’s failure to discontinue the approach afte
Safety

NTSB Reviewing Advocacy Programs

The National Transportation Safety Board announced early last month it has embarked on a 30-day review of its advocacy programs.
Safety

A glimpse at how NTSB conducts investigations

Less than 10 percent of an aircraft accident investigation takes place at the scene.
Regulations and Government

Clock is ticking for FAR Part 60 simulator rules

The FAA’s proposed Part 60 “Flight Simulation Device Initial and Continuing Qualification and Use” continues slowly on its journey toward implementation, b
Regulations and Government

Congressional Observer: June 2003

Congress recessed for 16 days in mid-April and when it returned, the major issues facing both houses were President Bush’s proposal for $726 billion in tax

Ex-FAA Airports Boss Now Senior Counsel

Louise Maillett, who was instrumental in developing the slot lottery at New YorkLa Guardia Airport that helped minimize system delays during the noto
ATC

Honeywell Wins FAA LAAS Contract

The FAA awarded a $16.7 million contract–which could balloon to $340 million if options are exercised–to Honeywell International to build the first phase o

FAA Names Air Traffic Directors

David “Bruce” Johnson has been appointed director of the FAA’s Air Traffic Service (ATS) division, with Linda Schuessler as his deputy director.