Content Archive: September 2006

FBOs

SheltAir FBO Opens Terminal in San Juan

FBO chain SheltAir last month finished building its executive terminal at Isla Grande Executive Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Aircraft

Global Express Enters Service

Bombardier announced last month the entry into service by an undisclosed customer of its new flagship business jet, the ultra-long-range Global Express XRS
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AvCraft Aerospace gets new owner

UK Corporate Jet Services, parent company of Southampton-based executive charter operator Club328, has purchased bankrupt regional aircraft manufacturer Av
Charter & Fractional

Europe delays Frax security ruling

The European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) has deferred proposed security requirements for fractional ownership flights operating into Europe.
Aircraft

Distributor Marks Its 100th PC-12 Delivery

FBO Western Aircraft of Boise, Idaho, early last month celebrated delivering its 100th PC-12.
Airports

New Exec Terminal To Open at Le Bourget

Paris Le Bourget Airport is to open a new executive terminal in April.
Aircraft

Turboprop Baron Under Development

Spokane, Wash.-based Rocket Engineering is developing the Turbine P Baron in parallel with the Royal Turbine Duke program.
Charter & Fractional

Piaggio ramps up Avanti II production

As Piaggio Aero’s new Avanti II entered production last month, the company also announced it is increasing production to meet growing demand for the turbop
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Houston Airport Conversion To Begin

Construction was scheduled to begin before the end of last year on converting private Air Rice Airport on Houston’s west side into a public business aviati
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier opens Germany parts depot

Bombardier Aerospace officially opened earlier this month a 56,000-sq-ft parts distribution center in Frankfurt, Germany.