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EASA okays RVSM in Citation 500 series

JetTech has received a reduced vertical separations minimum (RVSM) supplemental type certificate (STC) from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for

Cessna CJ4 and XLS+ On Course, Still Mulling LCC

The Cessna Citation CJ4 and XLS+ are “moving efficiently” through the development process toward certification, Cessna said today at the NBAA Convention.

NBAA Conventioneers Get a Taste of Freedom

Spectrum Aeronautical will unveil a conceptual mockup of the stand-up cabin S-40 interior at its booth tomorrow at the NBAA Convention in Atlanta.

Honeywell: Bizjet Industry To Continue Climb

Honeywell Aerospace’s 21st annual business aviation market forecast released yesterday predicts short-term record growth and deliveries of more than 14,000

A Global Vision for Bombardier

Bombardier is bringing Rockwell Collins’ new Pro Line Fusion cockpit to the Global Express XRS and 5000 as long-overdue replacements for the airplanes’ Hon
Aircraft

Embraer Showing Off Its Newest Twins at NBAA

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer is to unveil a conceptual mockup interior of its mid-light and midsize business jets (the MLJ and MSJ, respectively

With help from many, aviation playground flies

When this year’s 60th NBAA show wraps up in Atlanta, unlike previous years, not everything will be packed and taken away.

ERA General Assembly: Issues new and old usher return to Athens

Delegates from Europe’s regional airlines are “delighted” to be returning to the Greek capital Athens for their annual general assembly (October 17-19) bec
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FBOs

Solar energy will power Nevada FBO

California-based Jet Source aviation center (Booth No.
Rotorcraft

Fiber Placement for Helicopters

Eurocopter recently completed the manufacturing of an EC 155 rear fuselage using a fiber-placement process.

Composites gaining favor as construction costs drop

Manufacturers are relying more on composite materials for business aircraft construction thanks to a drop in manufacturing costs and better automation.

Flight Explorer unveils latest suite upgrade

Representatives from global flight tracking and IT solutions provider Flight Explorer (Booth No.

Get your Pilot’s Guide to Avionics

The Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) is handing out free copies of its 2007/08 Pilot’s Guide to Avionics at its NBAA booth (No.
Engines

MTU’s focus is CF34

MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg’s exhibit here (Booth No.
Training and Workforce

Six-week course trains students for aircraft dispatching positions

Universal Weather & Aviation (Booth No.
Aircraft

Latest CJ builds on lessons learned with CJ3

The latest member of the CitationJet family, the CJ4, is beginning to take shape on jigs and fixtures at Cessna’s headquarters in Wichita.
FBOs

Jetscape plans global expansion

Jetscape Services said it plans to expand its FBOs at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport in Florida as the first step in a new partnership wit
FBOs

FBOs integrated under Atlantic name

Atlantic Aviation and its owner, Macquarie Infrastructure, plan to rebrand a number of the recently acquired FBOs under the Atlantic Aviation brand.
Aircraft

New Falcon moves closer to launch

Dassault Aviation is progressing with its plans for a super midsize Falcon scheduled for an official launch at the end of the year.
Aircraft

What made Dassault a winglet convert?

For years, Dassault’s marketing executives maintained the position that Falcon business jets flew perfectly well without the aerodynamic benefits of wingle

Goldman Sachs back as major bizav player

Goldman Sachs, the Wall Street investment firm, has a thing for business aviation, according to Sanjeev Mehra, the firm’s managing director.
Aircraft

Falcon 2000LX, DX nearing finish line

The Dassault Falcon 2000 series is getting a facelift, with increased range for the Falcon 2000LX (which replaces the 2000EX) and slightly less range for t
Aircraft

Cessna delivers first Mustang in Europe

The first Citation Mustang to be delivered to a European customer arrived in Europe earlier this month when British-based entrepreneur and pilot Jane Howel

Insurance firm offers mx plan

EPG Insurance introduced a out-of-warranty maintenance plan that the company said covers almost all unscheduled repairs on small business jets and turbopro
Charter & Fractional

Virgin Charter plans program to rate charter operators

Virgin Charter (Booth 1228), a new full-service online marketplace from Sir Richard Branson bringing together buyers and sellers of private air travel, has

Park intros interior composites

Park Electrochemical, a supplier of advanced composite materials for aerospace structures, is showcasing a newly introduced prepreg (pre-impregnated materi