Content Archive: May 2007

VLJ Airline Start-up Closes Doors

Point2Point Airways, the Grand Forks, N.D.-based on-demand “airline style” charter company, ceased operations recently and laid off all its employees.
Airports

Operators Seek To Keep Berlin Tempelhof Open

Berlin Tempelhof airport operators are challenging recent decisions by both a Berlin lower court and the city authorities to close the downtown airport on
ATC

SES initiative seen as essential

The Single European Sky (SES), officially launched in 2004, is the single biggest air traffic management (ATM) initiative ever undertaken in Europe.
ATC

Single European Skies on the EBACE 2007 Agenda

The EBACE conference program will today focus on the Single European Sky program and what it will mean for business aircraft operators.
ATC

Europe mulls new rules for aircraft with HUD and EVS

New regulations being developed by Europe’s Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) may soon enable operators of HUD-equipped aircraft to hand-fly Cat II and Cat
Rotorcraft

Snecma Silvercrest core engine set for first run

Snecma is progressing with its plans to develop a turbofan in the 10,000-pound-thrust class.
Avionics

Collins avionics system OK’d in Avanti

Avionics manufacturer Rockwell Collins announced that its Pro Line 21 Integrated Display System (IDS) has been certified for the Piaggio 180.

EBAA chief outlines issues facing European operators

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has never had more work on its plate and the industry has never had a greater need for the group’s lobbyi

After 30 years, European bizav association stronger than ever

March marked the 30th anniversary of the creation of the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA).