Content Archive: October 2011

Charter & Fractional

O'Neill Out, Schultz In as CitationAir Chief

Bill Schultz, currently executive vice president and COO of CitationAir, took over as president and CEO of the private air services company.
Charter & Fractional

Avantair Trims Office Staff

Avantair has laid off about 20 employees, mostly at its FBOs that it owns and operates, but also some marketing staff.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Milestone To Finance $80M of CHC's Helicopters

CHC Helicopter and aircraft leasing firm Milestone Aviation Group announced an $80 million contract today.
Charter & Fractional

Acana To Hold Charter/Broker Seminar at NBAA Convention

The Air Charter Association of North America (Acana) will hold a forum on charter legalities at NBAA 2011.
Airports

FAA Approves STL's Airport Noise Program

The FAA approved the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport’s noise compatibility program following a two-year noise study.
Engines

Hawker 800XPR Obtains EASA Blessing

Hawker Beechcraft received EASA approval for the Hawker 800XPR yesterday, just weeks after receiving certification from the FAA.
Aircraft

Southwest Airlines’ RNP Operations Progressing Slowly

Southwest Airlines’ ambitious fleetwide implementation of required navigation performance (RNP) operations is making slow progress
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First 787 Arrives in Japan, ANA Preps for Service

The first Boeing 787 landed early Wednesday morning at Tokyo Haneda Airport carrying All Nippon Airways CEO Shinichiro Ito, following his appearance
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European Regional Traffic Grows but Airlines Confront Alleged Discrimination

Europe’s regional airlines achieved 7.1 percent passenger growth during the first six months of 2011
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Liebherr Opens Toulouse Test Center

A new contract to develop the bleed air system for the Airbus A320neo and the opening on September 22 of a €27 million test and development center
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