Jennifer Harrington

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Embraer Finalizes Phenom Jet Plant

Embraer recently completed the production plant in Gavião Peixoto near São Paulo, Brazil, for its Phenom 100 and 300 jets.

Embraer Meets FY2007 Delivery Goal

Embraer delivered 61 jets to the commercial aviation, executive aviation and defense and government segments in last year’s fourth quarter, meeting its goa
Safety

FAA: PC-12 Bolts Might Be ‘Defective’

The FAA issued an Airworthiness Directive January 16 for PC-12s since some main landing-gear special bolts might be defective.
Training and Workforce

FAA Updates Ground Training AC

The FAA has released draft Advisory Circular updating AC 150/5210-20 on airport ground operations training.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

RDT To Supply MedAire Monitors

Medical training and medical kit provider MedAire has named Remote Diagnostic Technologies (RDT) a preferred provider for remote vital-sign monitors used o
Accidents

Marlin Air Sues University of Michigan

Charter operator Marlin Air of Belleville, Mich., has filed a lawsuit seeking $1 million from the University of Michigan after the college terminated its c

Rolls-Royce Announces Job Cuts

Rolls-Royce will be eliminating as many as 2,300 managerial, professional and clerical staff positions “to create a leaner and more agile support structure

Recent Eclipse Publicity Stimulates Demand

The recent announcements from Eclipse of a new source of funding and of FAA certification of the Avio NG avionics p
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Conklin & de Decker Offers 2008 Tax Guide

Conklin & de Decker last month released the 2008 State Tax Guide for General Aviation.

DC Aviation Replaces NetJets’ LPJ Service

Stuttgart, Germany-based DC Aviation (formerly known as DaimlerChrysler Aviation) replaced NetJets in December as the executive jet service provider for Lu
FBOs

FR Aviation Joins Beechcraft Network

Hawker Beechcraft has designated UK-based FR Aviation an authorized Beechcraft service center.
Aircraft

EADS Proposes ‘Faster, Longer-range’ Aircraft

EADS Socata chairman and CEO Jean-Michel Léonard announced last month that the France-based manufacturer is evaluating production of a new turboprop or bus

Airline Industry Expects Profits

The Air Transport Association (ATA) expects U.S.
FBOs

Best AeroNet No Longer in Business

Best AeroNet, a business aviation contract fueling company that was launched in the 1980s, is no longer in business, having saddled FBOs through which it s
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Europe To Accelerate Deliveries

Due to increasing customer demand, NetJets Europe last month negotiated with several business jet manufacturers to accelerate delivery of 39 new aircraft w
ATC

Controller Fatigue Gets DOT Scrutiny

The Transportation Department inspector general announced last month that the office will audit controller workload at the major ATC facilities in the Chic
Safety

NTSB Warns of CFIT Danger During Night VMC

The NTSB is stressing the importance of altitude awareness and preflight planning after identifying “a noticeable number” of controlled flight into terrain
Accidents

Bizav Accident Stats Show a Mixed Picture

Business aviation saw a decline in accidents and incidents last year, from 60 in 2006 to 56 in the following year, but fatal accidents involving U.S.-regis

People in Aviation: January 2008

The Bombardier board of directors has approved the appointment of Pierre Beaudoin as president and CEO.

Advances in aviation weather

the Department of Transportation in 2003 cited adverse weather as the leading cause of airline delays.
Regulations and Government

Hot Topic: Carbon Offsets

Aviation represents less than 3 percent of total greenhouse gas emissions, but its contributions were a major focus at last month’s United Nations Framewor
Regulations and Government

Foundation Offers Alternative to Offsets

The Lindbergh Foundation announced last month the recent launch of the Aviation Green Investment Fund (AGI-Fund), an initiative that encourages corporation
Engines

Silvercrest Turbofan Testing Moves Ahead

France-based engine manufacturer Snecma has started ground-testing the core engine demonstrator of its Silvercrest turbofan design.
Charter & Fractional

Prestige Jet To Provide Medical Flights

United Arab Emirates-based Prestige Jet has signed an agreement to provide EMS flights for Flight Ambulance International (FAI).

GECI Launches Skylander SK-100 Sales

GECI International is offering its Skylander SK-100 light utility aircraft for sale and intends to fully launch the program in April.
Regulations and Government

IACA Urges EU To Include Aviation in ETS

The International Air Carrier Association (IACA) last month called on European Union member states to include an open carbon trading system for aviation wi
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Travelers Expands Corporate Flight Coverage

Atlanta-based Travelers Aviation announced last month that it will expand its corporate flight coverage to include hull and liability insurance for Part 13
Aircraft

Embraer Seals $1 Billion Phenom 300 Order

Flight Options on November 30 simultaneously announced its finalized acquisition by Miami-based private equity firm HIG Capital and an order for nearly $1
Accidents

Cenipa: ‘No Indication’ Pilots Are To Blame

Cenipa, Brazil’s aviation accident investigation agency, released a statement to the Brazilian news agencies in November that appears to dispute the claims
Aircraft

Columbia Buy Boosts Cessna Stable

Cessna Aircraft has added two new models to its single-engine aircraft line, following last month’s purchase of bankrupt Columbia Aircraft, a Bend, Ore.-ba