Content Archive: February 2011

Mesa emerges from bankruptcy

Phoenix-based Mesa Air Group expected to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February, after the U.S.

Charter Revenue Soars at JetFlite

JetFlite International of Long Beach, Calif., saw its charter revenue surge by 37 percent last year and is projecting more than 30-percent growth this year
ATC

Duncan's Wi-Fi STC List Is Growing

Duncan Aviation has received a supplemental type certificate for installation of Aircell's cabin telecommunications router, which supports Wi-Fi access in
FBOs

GREEN IS GOLD FOR HERITAGE AVIATION

The recently opened FBO at Vermont’s Burlington International Airport was awarded Leed gold status last month by the U.S.
Charter & Fractional

Customs treaty should ease bizav headaches in Russia

Russia, and the former Soviet republics surrounding it, remains a massive land of opportunity for business aviation.
Charter & Fractional

EBAA pushes for rule harmonization as tax and flexibility concerns blur safety standards

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) is refocusing its lobbying efforts as it seeks to address regulatory inconsistencies not only between Wes
Charter & Fractional

VAT changes spur finance concerns

The recent removal of the loophole that allowed aircraft owners to import aircraft into the European Union (EU) via the UK at a zero rate of value-added ta

Helo industry loses pioneer Charles Kaman

Helicopter pioneer, inventor and philanthropist Charles Huron Kaman died January 31 at the age of 91. Kaman earned an aeronautical engineering degree from

Don't Drink and Buzz

A pilot was arrested in Ozana, Texas, after he failed a field sobriety test and deputies found firearms and empty beer cans inside his Robinson R22.
FBOs

De-icing Accident Blamed on Vehicle Operator

Improper de-icing procedures led to an accident that substantially damaged a Flexjet Challenger 300 last winter at Chicago Executive Airport, according to