Content Archive: November 2009

Maintenance and Modifications

Cessna brings mx to Citation operators

With Cessna’s new Service Direct by Citation, the company’s product-support experts have devised a way to extend Cessna-brand maintenance services to custo
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Special Report: Aviation Finance

For the business aviation industry, the past year has been a trying one, to say the least.
Aircraft

Indonesia Chooses Russian and Chinese Trainers

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Aircraft

UAE Selects Basic Trainer and “Interim” AEW&C Aircraft

Breaking with a tradition that has seen major military procurements signed and announced only in Abu Dhabi, the UAE government sealed deals for new trainin
Aircraft

‘Complex’ UAE Plan To Buy Rafale Jets Proceeds

Although the supply of French Rafale combat jets to the UAE was not finalized at the Dubai Airshow, there were plenty of indications that negotiations are
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Aircraft

Boeing Markets Yet Another AH-6 Helicopter Derivative

The debut of the Boeing AH-6i light attack/reconnaissance helicopter at the Dubai Airshow this month was just the latest iteration in this aircraft’s long
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Aircraft

Bombardier Maritime Patrol Aircraft for UAE Passes Critical Milestone

The Bombardier Dash 8 Q300 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) for the UAE passed its critical design review phase, keeping the program on schedule.
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ATC

Flight Plan System Failure Causes Widespread Delays

Early this morning the FAA’s computerized system for loading flight plans failed, causing widespread traffic delays of up to 90 minutes and some airline fl
Regulations and Government

Should Uncle Sam Fund NextGen Avionics?

Even though DOT Secretary Ray LaHood told the “Future of U.S.

Dassault Results Reveal NetJets Delays, Cancellations

Disclosing its financial results for the first three quarters of the year, Dassault on November 12 indicated that the backlog for Falcon business jets is s