Content Archive: September 2006

Regulations and Government

More teething troubles ahead for EASA

Sir Roy McNulty, chairman of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), has said that management and financial problems at the European Aviation Safety Agency
Aircraft

News Note: Piaggio Aero Industries last month delivered the first Avanti II twin turboprop, to Swiss operator Fly Wings.

The seven-seat aircraft will operate from Switzerland Lugano Agno Airport. The $6.27 million Avanti II received European Aviation Safety Age
Training and Workforce

FAA Offers Restricted Airspace Training

To help pilots understand the complexities of today’s stricter airspace rules and reduce violations for operating in restricted airspace–particularly the s
Security

News Note: The FAA is seeking comments on plans to improve safety, reduce delays and handle growing air traffic in the Northeast.

The call comes as the FAA released its draft environmental impact statement on its airspace redesign–a project involving 31,000 sq mi, five states and 21 m

Asian Aerospace Preview

This month’s Asian Aerospace 2006 show, which runs from February 21 to 26, promises to be the largest staging of the biennial event since it started in 198
Cabin Interior and Electronics

CES Offers Glimpse of Future Cabin Tech

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas last month lived up to its reputation as a playground for tech lovers, with more than 2,500 companies show
Charter & Fractional

Per-seat scheduled service piques industry interest

Every time it seems that the business aviation industry has nearly exhausted all the market possibilities, something new appears.

Bahrain operator expands fleet, enters leasing market

Bahrain-based charter operator Bexair is trying to expand the Middle East’s business aircraft fleet through its new venture, Arabian Aircraft & Equipment L
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier adds superwarehouse in Frankfurt

Canadian manufacturer Bombardier has the considerable task of supporting some 5,200 aircraft of many types, from vintage Series 20 Learjets to the latest G
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Charter & Fractional

London Executive Aviation awaits Mustang deliveries

London Executive Aviation (LEA) is preparing to pioneer the use of very light jets (VLJs) in the European charter market.
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