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Charter & Fractional

Congo Copilot and Flight Attendant Freed, Flying Home

The copilot and flight attendant who were

Foley Assembling Cirrus Counter-offer

Convinced that he can round up enough U.S.

Airlines Grapple with Fuel Price Surge

The spike in global oil prices brought about in no small measure by the unrest in the Middle East has driven the price of jet-A above $3 a gallon, promptin
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Airline Growth in China on Display at AA2011

The third edition of Asian Aerospace since its move from Singapore to Hong Kong got off to a flying start on Tuesday, when Hainan Airlines Group (HNA) subs
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Regulations and Government

Deficits, Tea Party Poses Legitimate Threat to Essential Air Service

In an all-too-predictable development, members of Congress have launched their annual attack on the Essential Air Service (EAS) program, again forcing the
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EC Publishes Data on Which To Base Aviation Emission Trading Schemes

The European Commission has at last decided on the basis under which it will calculate the number of aviation allowances under the EU Emission Trading Sche
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EADS To Open Research Facility at Russia’s Skolkovo Innovation Center

EADS has backed a pledge to launch a big push to strengthen its presence in new markets around the world, while seeking to avoid costly engineering and pla
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Aircraft

As FAA Restricts EA500 to FL300, Eclipse Cries Foul

The FAA issued an Airworthiness Directive today for the Eclipse 500 that, as of March 21, wo
FBOs

Signature Flight Helping To Improve DCA Access

Since 9/11, Signature Flight Support has been working with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and other governmental aviation regulatory agen
Charter & Fractional

Lufthansa Confirms NetJets Deal, Reveals Growth Plans

Lufthansa Private Jets confirmed the relaunch of its partnership with NetJets Europe, following the closure of its Swiss Private Aviation subsidiary.
Charter & Fractional

Fractional Pilot Furlough Ranks Begin To Decrease

As they start to see growing demand, fractional aircraft providers are beginning to recall furloughed pilots to fill cockpit vacancies.
Maintenance and Modifications

Sabreliner Offers Service Life Extension for Learjets

Sabreliner announced it has recently completed its first Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) on a Learjet 35 air ambulance.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hawker Beechcraft Adds Centers in India, New Zealand

Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) has announced the appointment of two new authorized service centers.
Maintenance and Modifications

Precision Aviation Acquires Gardner Aviation Specialist

Atlanta, Ga.-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG) has acquired Gardner Aviation Specialist.
Maintenance and Modifications

Third-Party MRO Helps Keep Maintenance Cost Down

“We’re an FAA Part 145 third-party repair facility,” Marcellus Montalvo, president of Memphis-based InterSky Precision Instruments, told AIN.
Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA Prevails: FAA Must Show Cause in Drug Test Case

The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has sided with the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (Arsa) against the FAA <
Aircraft

Airbus Projects Orders To Exceed Deliveries

Airbus plans to deliver between 520 to 530 commercial aircraft this year and the company projects its gross orders to exceed deliveries, resulting in a boo
Aircraft

Data Due on An-148 Crash by March 12

Investigators suspect a faulty air-speed indication as a possible cause of the crash of an Antonov An-148 in western Russia on March 5 that killed all six

European GPS Augmentation System OK’d for Aviation Use

Following a certification and verification process, the European Commission approved the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (Egnos) “safety-

China Bank Provides $8B Financing for Bombardier Jets

Bombardier Aerospace late last week signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with ICBC Financial Leasing, a wholly owned subsidiary of Industrial and Com
Safety

NBAA, NATA Oppose Tightening of Barr Requirements

The FAA proposed on Friday to severely limit participation in the Block Aircraft Registratio

Heli-Expo 2011 Breaks Previous Show Records

The Helicopter Association International’s 2011 Heli-Expo show, which closes today, looks to have exceeded expectations, with exhibitors, attendees and ord

Bizjet Recovery ‘Taking Hold,’ Says JPMorgan

“We are gaining confidence that a recovery is taking hold following good news in recent weeks,” JPMorgan North America Equity Research noted in its latest
Aircraft

ILFC Giveth, Taketh Away

Early interest in the Airbus A320neo appears to have spread beyond the ranks of two potential launch operators, as aircraft leasing powerhouse ILFC today s
Aircraft

Boeing Reveals Third 747-8I Customer

Air China became the third airline to commit to the passenger version of the Boeing 747-8 since the launch of the program in 2005 with the signature of an

North American Surveillance Offers New Simulator Training

North American Surveillance Systems (Booth No.

Heli-Expo 2011: Cool City Avionics Plans To Build Autopilots for Light Helicopters

Cool City Avionics wants to create a light helicopter autopilot market. Named after the Texas city near Mineral Wells where it is located, Cool City Avioni

Heli-Expo 2011: Air Medical Resource Is Launch Customer for New Eurocopter AS350 B3e

Air Medical Resource Group ordered seven Eurocopter AS350B3e rotorcraft at Heli-Expo, becoming the launch customer for the new model AStar introduced at th