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Execujet opens in Cape Town

ExecuJet South Africa
Airports

AOPA seeks status in SMO noise dispute

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has submitted a motion to serve as a friend of the court in the City of Santa Monica’s appeal to uphold i
FBOs

10 FBOs to receive appreciation plaques

The Wings Club presented a $25,000 donation to the Corporate Angel Network (CAN) at the club’s 67th annual dinner dance on October 23 at New York City’s Wa
Airports

Ocala Business Park plans unveiled

In October, officials of Ocala, Fla., unveiled plans for the Ocala Business Park at Ocala International Airport/Jim Taylor Field.
FBOs

Customs available at Ocean Sky

The Ocean Sky FBO at London Luton Airport offers customs and immigration clearance, thanks to a UK Border and Immigration Agency agreement to provide dedic
Airports

TEB group seeks new ATC tower

The Teterboro Airport Industry Working Group sent a letter to the FAA requesting increased priority from the agency for building a new ATC tower at the bus
FBOs

Panorama upgrading Westchester FBO

Panorama Flight Service broke ground on a major upgrade and renovation of its FBO facility at Westchester County Airport near New York City.
Aircraft

US Airways To Defer Delivery of 54 Airbuses

US Airways will defer delivery of 54 Airbus aircraft as part of a new “liquidity improvement program,” the airline announced today.
FBOs

Signature upgrades Gatwick FBO

Signature Flight Support completed a major renovation of its London Gatwick FBO, enhancing the facility with modern décor featuring warm solid woods, new w
Maintenance and Modifications

Premier Aircraft 50Dash4 Falcon Gets EASA OK

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified Premier Aircraft’s 50Dash4 upgrade of the Falcon 50.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: Vector Aerospace ok’d for Arriel 2 Repair and Overhaul

Turbomeca has approved MRO Vector Aerospace to perform repair and overhaul of Arriel 2 engines for operators in Canada, the U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: Bombardier picks Netherlands for European Service Center

Bombardier Aerospace is opening its first wholly owned European aircraft service center at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: Dassault Offers Falcon E-Maintenance Program

Five Falcon operators based in the U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: Dallas Airmotive Offers SoCal AOG Service

BBA Aviation engine repair and overhaul company Dallas Airmotive has begun offering an AOG mobile repair vehicle in Southern California to provide engine s
Training and Workforce

‘Virtual Terrain’ enhances training for civil NVG users

Early next year Night Readiness will unveil its 3.0 Virtual Terrain Board (VTB) night-vision goggle (NVG) training aid.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star To Install Falcon 2000 Blended Winglets

Aviation Partners (API) has named West Star Aviation of East Alton, Ill., the newest blended winglet installation center for the Falcon 2000 series.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: CRS Continues Annual Drawing for Harley-Davidson

At the October NBAA Convention CRS Jet Spares of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., gave away a new Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycle.
Training and Workforce

Tata, Sikorsky To Build Parts Facility in India

India’s Tata Sons has formed a joint venture with Sikorsky to make parts, including cabin components, for Sikorsky’s S-92A and other aircraft, including th
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: Amac Receives Approval for Global Service

The EASA has approved Amac Aerospace Switzerland to perform line and base maintenance as well as interior refurbishments and modifications on the Global Ex
Maintenance and Modifications

Elliptical Winglet STC Approval Broadens for Citation X

Since Winglet Technology received STC approval from the FAA for installation of its distinctive elliptical winglets last June, the company says five retrof
Maintenance and Modifications

Hawker Beechcraft Gets $14 Million MRO Facility

Pewaukee, Wis.-based VJS Lincoln, a division of VJS Construction Services that specializes in aviation development and construction, recently completed con
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: Gore Design Completions To Receive ODA approval

The FAA will award completions center Gore Design Completions an organization designation authorization (ODA) before year-end.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: Piaggio Aero Expands Service Network

Three new service centers located in Fort Lauderdale, Toronto and Montreal have been added to the Piaggio Aero network.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: AMT Society To Hold Third Annual Skills Competition

March 16 through 18 marks the dates for the third annual Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) Society’s maintenance skills competition (MSC).

Nature of EAS providers changes with the times

Over the past two years the profile of the “traditional” Essential Air Service applicant has changed dramatically.

SkyWest loan to UAL buys ‘risk mitigation’

SkyWest Airlines’ decision to lend United

Republic eyes future with fewer small RJs

Now that his company has joined the ranks of the major airlines with its

AvCraft, Indaer Partner on ATR Work

AvCraft Support Services and Colombia’s Indaer Industrial Aeronautica last month announced the formation of a joint venture to provide heavy maintenance on

Trenary: Ball in Pilots’ Court

Pinnacle Airlines CEO Phil Trenary last month placed the responsibility with his pilots for moving forward with contract talks after the ALPA-represented g

Gulfstream Eyes Pittsburgh

Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato and officials from the county airport authority last month confirmed that they have begun talks with Fort Lauderdale