Content Archive: June 2009

Aircraft

In the works: Spectrum Aeronautical S.40 Freedom

The FAA has issued a number of special conditions needed for Spectrum Aeronautical’s all-composite S.40 Freedom twinjet to achieve type certification.
Aircraft

In the works: Honda Aircraft – HondaJet

Honda Aircraft has announced a delay in first flight of the conforming prototype HondaJet and projected first customer delivery.
Rotorcraft

International charter alliance kicks off

The new Global Executive Helicopter Network (GEHN) began operations on May 1 as a transatlantic alliance of helicopter charter providers.
Rotorcraft

Bell 429 Certification Nears

FAA and Transport Canada certification of Bell’s new 429 light twin could come as early as this month.
Charter & Fractional

Touching Baes: NetJets signs agreement with Volo

Volo Aviation’s five FBOs are now official service providers for NetJets fractional-share flights and flights by NetJets affiliates.
FBOs

Touching Bases: Rizon set to open Doha FBO next year

oMiddle East charter provider Rizon has begun work on a new FBO and hangar facility at Doha Airport in Qatar.
FBOs

Touching Bases: Van Nuys looking at stagee 2 phase-out

Los Angeles Worlds Airports (LAWA) first proposed phasing out jets that meet Stage 2 noise restrictions at Van Nuys Airport in 1990.
FBOs

Touching Bases: New DCA access airports

The Transportation Security Administration has added Los Angeles International, Manchester (N.H.) and Long Beach (Calif.) airports to its list of gateways
FBOs

FBO Profile: J.A. Air Center

For many years, J.A.
Environment

Touching Bases: May 2009 Jet-A prices

May 2009 Jet-A fuel chart.