Content Archive: October 2009

Regulations and Government

EU endorses IS-BAO standard

The European Union has granted the International Business Aviation Council’s (IBAC) International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) offici

NBAA Convention preview: Sputtering economy casts a shadow over this month’s event

This year’s 62nd National Business Aviation Association Annual Meeting & Convention (October 20 to 22) probably won’t exceed previous records, but later th
Aircraft

2009 New Business Jets: Composites, winglets and clean sheets

Despite the recession, a significant number of new aircraft programs remain largely on track.
Aircraft

2009 New Business Jets: Recession raises the jet singles bar

Citing a combination of specific business challenges, market conditions and capital scarcity, the three leading single-engine VLJ contenders–Cirrus, Diamon
Regulations and Government

Accident prompts call for new birdstrike regs

The NTSB issued recommendations that the FAA revise birdstrike certification requirements and more carefully monitor charter operators following the Board’
Aircraft

2009 New Business Jets: Spiraling down: Goodbye Columbus & Epic meltdown

The recession has put the spike to some major new jet development programs, delayed others and shuttered some undercapitalized aircraft companies altogethe

Pelton: Bizav Issues Don’t End at Geographic Lines

Business aviation faces similar issues around the world that will require operators to cooperate across regional lines if the industry is to thrive, Cessna
Aircraft

VLJs Neither ‘Revolutionary’ Nor ‘Disruptive’

The marketing hype surrounding very light jets (VLJs) has “largely subsided,” according to Brian Foley, president of business aviation consulting firm Bria
Charter & Fractional

XOJet Dispels Citation X Disposal Talk

Responding to scuttlebutt about selling off its Cessna Citation X fleet, charter aircraft provider XOJet told AIN, “This is incorrect as t