Content Archive: October 2010

NBAA Releases 2010 Bizav Fact Book

NBAA released its 2010 Business Aviation Fact Book, a comprehensive profile of the industry that provides real-world information and data about its value
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Pilots Facing Certificate Action

The FAA has concluded that two Boston Air Charter pilots were in violation of the FARs when they took off in their respective Cessna Citations from Norwo
ATC

ADS-B Gets Green Light from the FAA

Following successful ADS-B deployment at key sites in the U.S., the FAA gave the go-ahead for the system’s national rollout, with coast-to-coast U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications

GDAS and Midcoast Rebrand

The new year will see General Dynamics Aviation Services (GDAS) rebranded to Gulfstream and Mid
Rotorcraft

Bell ramps up 429 production

Bell Helicopter will have manufactured 33 of its new 429 light twins, sold most of
Accidents

Serious Runway Incursions Fall Sharply in U.S.

According to the DOT and FAA, the number of serious runway incursions at U.S.
Aircraft

Nextant on course for 400XT ticket next year

The flight-test program is continuing apace for Nextant Aerospace’s Beechjet 400 conversion as it moves closer to certification.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Places Order for 50 Phenom 300s

Embraer announced at the NBAA Convention last month that fractional provider NetJets signed an agreement to purchase 50 Phenom 300 light jets and has an op
Rotorcraft

PremiAir’s Ryder Cup Flights ‘Fully Booked’

Five days before the 2010 Ryder Cup golf tournament began on October 1 in Newport, South Wales, UK-based charter operator PremiAir announced that its ­he
Rotorcraft

Turbomeca, French Helicopter Rescue Celebrate 200,000 Flight Hours

The helicopter group of the Sécurité Civile, France’s emergency preparedness organization, has logged 200,000 hours of operation with the Arriel 1E2 turb