Content Archive: May 2008

Safety

MedAire program now offered to Learjet customers

New operators of Learjets now receive, at no cost, an initial subscription to MedLink aviation medical-support services from Phoenix-based MedAire.
Accidents

Crash destroys Learjet 25D testing for Avcon Mod

A Learjet 25D (N333CG) that crashed on approach to Salina, Kan., after losing elevator control on June 12, was involved in a test flight in connectio
Safety

Airbags to enter service on Bombardier CRJs

Starting in the first quarter of next year Bombardier will begin installing Amsafe’s aviation inflatable restraint (AAIR) systems in the bulkhead row of pa
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Hangar Flying: Life insurance for pilots

Someone I used to know–a father and general aviation pilot–questioned why he needed life insurance, because, quote, “I won’t be around to enjoy it.” He cou
FBOs

RAF Northolt adds one more FBO to London area

A new executive aircraft handling operation was launched last month at the London-area Royal Air Force Northolt base (EGWU).
Regulations and Government

EC slot restrictions anger Euro regionals

The European Commission (EC) has issued long-awaited slot-allocation reforms that would allow slot coordinators to exclude aircraft “below a certain size”
Aircraft

Long-awaited Premier II ‘excites’ HBC

Hawker Beechcraft announced the long-awaited upgrade of the Premier light jet yesterday evening, highlighting improvements in range, time to climb, maximum
Aircraft

BBJ success not expected to peak soon

A record order backlog for Boeing 737s has put Boeing Business Jet president Steven Hill in something of a quandary.
Aircraft

Gulfstream G650’s launch ignites string of new orders

Two months after launching the biggest, fastest and priciest Gulfstream ever, top executives for the U.S.
FBOs

Le Bourget FBO intros JetEx to Europe

Dubai-based JetEx Flight Support has announced a major move into the European marketplace.