Content Archive: January 2010

NBAA IOC Dates: March 29 to April 1

NBAA said printed brochures mailed to members for the association’s 37th annual International Operators Conference contain incorrect dates for the event.
Aircraft

King Air 350i receives OK from FAA and EASA

Hawker Beechcraft last month announced it received FAA and EASA type certification for the latest King Air variant in December.
Safety

2009 Bizav Accidents Decrease as Flight Hours Decline

As flight activity last year declined from that of the previous year–by between 14 and 20 percent–so too did the number of U.S.
Safety

TSA begins airport vulnerability assessment

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced January 13 that it is launching its General Aviation Airports Vulnerability Assessment as mandat
Rotorcraft

Gulf operators see benefits of recent ADS-B activation

Operators using the newly activated automatic dependence surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) ATC and information system in the Gulf of Mexico will likely see fl
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Cabin Electronics Special Report

For at least a decade, the business aviation industry has looked forward to a seamless transition from the office or home to the private jet, with all t
Charter & Fractional

Jet Aviation has own charter op with purchase of K Services

Jet Aviation has launched its own charter company after purchasing sole-proprietor charter operator K Services and naming the new charter division Jet Avia
Safety

ACSF publishes five-year review of charter safety

The Air Charter Safety Foundation’s (ACSF) recently completed review of Part 135 incidents and accidents examines the safety record of the industry from 20
Environment

NBAA adds classes to PDP lineup

NBAA has added six courses to its professional development program (PDP).

JSSI Helps Speed Bizav Aid for Haiti Relief Efforts

Jet Support Services (JSSI) management and technical services representatives volunteered their time to help deliver supplies to earthquake-damaged Haiti.