Content Archive: February 2015

Business Aircraft Flying in U.S. and Canada Soars in 2014

Activity in all four quarters grew year-over-year, with the fourth quarter posting a 2.8-percent gain.
Phenom 300 (Photo: NetJets)
Rotorcraft

Gecas Moves Into Helicopter Leasing with Milestone Takeover

GE has paid $1.775 billion and has assumed Milestone’s debts.
Aircraft

Cessna Ramps Up On Longitude

Cessna expected to debut aircraft in 'not too distant future,' Textron chief says.
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Aircraft

Chorus-Air Canada CPA, Pilot Deal Seal Major Q400 Order

Contract with Bombardier includes firm order for 13 Q400s
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Regulations and Government

White House Scraps Aviation User Fee Push For FY2016

The Obama Administration would hold the line on FAA spending, seek longer bizav depreciation schedules, but boost general fund contribution to FAA.
FBOs

Survey: FBOs Expect Stronger Fuel Sales in 2015

In its annual FBO business survey, Aviation Business Strategy Group reports “guarded optimism” among industry operators.
Airlines

Delta To Add Boeing 717s to West Coast Shuttle

Mainline jets to replace some Embraer E175s in June
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Aircraft

Pentagon Presents $585.3 Billion Proposed FY16 Budget

The Obama administration has proposed a $585.3 billion defense budget for Fiscal Year 2016, which begins in October.

AIN Blog: A Look in the Rearview Mirror

Sometimes you have to look back to get a sense of just how far you've come.
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Rotorcraft

New Rotorcraft 2015

The civil market continues to slow, but OEMs look to the future.
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