Content Archive: April 2016

Aircraft

Flexjet Takes Delivery of Embraer's 1,000th Bizjet

Milestone comes 14 years after the company began delivering a VIP version of the ERJ-135 and 11 years since forming a dedicated bizav division.
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Charter & Fractional

Charter Broker PrivateFly Opens U.S. Office

Fort Lauderdale/Miami was chosen as its U.S. office location to target a growing private jet audience in the area.
Aircraft

Legacy 450 Approved for Ops at France's La Mole Airport

To get the approval, the twinjet had to demonstrate strict performance requirements to operate on the airport’s short runway.
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Sanford Amendment Supports Aircraft Ridesharing Sites

Flytenow is looking for help to clarify the legality of communications about flight-sharing.
FBOs

LAX Gets First Corporate Aircraft Hangar

Atlantic Aviation held the grand opening for the 37,000 sq ft structure this week.
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Charter & Fractional

JetSmarter Expands Shuttle Services to Atlanta

The new service, using a Falcon 2000, is available beginning May 2.
Maintenance and Modifications

Trine Aero Refines Focus on Legacy Airframes

Projects include maintenance, avionics installations and RVSM certifications.
Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk PT6A-140 Cessna Caravan Upgrade Gets EASA Nod

The XP140 upgrade boosts the aircraft's performance to 867 shp.
Accidents

Pilot Incapacitation Preceded TBM 700 Landing Accident

Both the pilot and passenger were not injured in the Dec. 15, 2015 accident, but the aircraft was substantially damaged.
Regulations and Government

Restricted Area Expanded over Stennis Space Center

FAA says more restricted airspace is necessary to support NASA testing and Navy training requirements, including weapons firing.