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Maintenance and Modifications

Cessna Adds CJ3 to ProTech Mx Program

Cessna has added the Citation CJ3 to its ProTech maintenance program, which allows operators to pay for regular maintenance labor costs via a monthly fee.
Maintenance and Modifications

MES Handling Joins Signature Stable

Signature Flight Support has acquired MES Handling at Munich International Airport in Germany.
Accidents

FAA King Air Lands Gear Up

An FAA-operated King Air, N11, in late July landed gear up at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) after a gear malfunction.

Jet Connection Shuts its Doors

German charter operator Jet Connection stopped flying early last month and appears to have ceased trading.
Maintenance and Modifications

Missouri Eliminates Repair Parts Tax

The governor of Missouri has signed a bill eliminating sales tax on aircraft repair parts, aligning the state with neighboring states having similar laws.
FBOs

Gulf Coast Airports Recover after Gustav’s Visit

Temporary flight restrictions remain in place around Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), New Orleans Lakefront (NEW) and parts of Sout

Embraer Announces Job Cuts

Embraer announced last month that it “consolidated its organizational structure by reducing managerial positions and administrative functions.” The Brazili
Charter & Fractional

Wondair Launches Fractional Program

Valencia, Spain-based Wondair on Demand Aviation has launched a fractional ownership, jet card and corporate shuttle program.
Charter & Fractional

Wyvern Launches New Web Site

CharterX subsidiary Wyvern Consulting has launched WeFlySafe.com, an online resource for those who fly on chartered aircraft.
Safety

FAA Issues AD for CF34 Turbofans

The FAA has issued a proposed Airworthiness Directive for GE CF34 turbofan engines with high-pressure-rotor, four-step, air-balance-piston, stationary seal
Maintenance and Modifications

Warning Issued to Carbon Brake Owners

The FAA has warned operators with carbon brakes about problems with environmentally friendly organic salt runway de-icer fluids.
Charter & Fractional

XOJet Offers Fixed-Price Flights

San Carlos, Calif.-based XOJet is offering fixed-price rates starting at $25,000 for one-way transcontinental flights.
Charter & Fractional

Flight Options Relationships Improve

Flight Options and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 1108, the union representing the pilot group, have announced “an unprecedented expressi

Explosion Damages Bombardier Plant

Bombardier last month suffered damage at its Downsview, Ontario factory following an explosion at Sunrise Propane Industrial Gases, a propane factory rough

Hawker Beech Soars and Workers Strike

Hawker Beechcraft last month reported increased orders, improved sales and higher earnings during the second quarter versus the same period last year.
Aircraft

Columbus Wind-tunnel Tests Complete

Cessna on August 13 said it completed a series of wind-tunnel tests for its large-cabin Citation Columbus.
Accidents

Kentucky Court Hears Comair Arguments

The Kentucky Supreme Court heard arguments last month on the question of whether a lower court can hold Lexington Blue Grass Airport liable for the Aug.
Aircraft

CRJ1000 First Flight Expected This Month

An integration fault in the Bombardier CRJ1000’s fly-by-wire rudder control system has forced the company to install a software revision in the prototype d
Airports

California Urges FAA To Bar SMO Jets

The California state legislature has passed a bill that asks the FAA to abide by the city of Santa Monica’s attempt to bar certain jets from using Santa Mo
Regulations and Government

FAA Extends Medical Durations

The FAA has extended the duration of third-class medicals from 36 calendar months to 60 calendar months (five years) and first-class medicals from six cale
Charter & Fractional

Starfish Aviation Places S.33/S.40 Orders

Carlsbad, Calif.-based Spectrum Aeronautical announced another fleet order for its in-development S.33 Independence very light jet and S.40 Freedom light j
Maintenance and Modifications

AircraftLogs.com Adds Auto Updates

AircraftLogs.com has added maintenance features to its online logbook system.

Flight attendants conference

The growth of business aviation in the Middle East and Asia has prompted many segments of the industry to change and expand their focus.
Charter & Fractional

Despite Grob’s Woes, PlaneSense Stands By SPn Order

George Antoniadis, the president and CEO of Alpha Flying’s PlaneSense fractional ownership program, is standing by the company’s order for 25 Grob SPn mids
Charter & Fractional

Sentient To Split into Two Separate Companies

Sentient Jet Holdings announced yesterday that it will be splitting into two separate companies.
Charter & Fractional

Web Site Arranges for Charter Pax To Share Flights

Morristown, N.J.-based broker ExecJet USA recently launched a new Web site that allows travelers–or what the company dubs “travel hosts”–to post their flig
Charter & Fractional

EAS Adds Phenom 100s to Fractional Fleet

Central U.S.
Charter & Fractional

DayJet Expands DayPorts and DayStops

Per-seat, on-demand charter operator DayJet has added two primary “DayPort” and 14 secondary “DayStop” destinations to its network.
ATC

Alliance Seeks To Speed Up NextGen

The Alliance for Sustainable Air Transportation (ASAT) was publicly launched in late June at a summit on global climate change in Miami.
Sustainability and Environment

P&WC to Lead Biofuel Research Program

Pratt & Whitney Canada is leading a four-year, university-industry biofuel research project under a Canada-India science and technology agreement.