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India’s SpiceJet To Fly Q400s Starting in June

Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet plans to buy as many as 30 Q400 turboprops from Bombardier in a deal worth up to $900 million. The airline’s
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Pats Now Part of Wayzata Investment

With completion of the sale of DeCrane Aerospace to Goodrich in September, the former DeCrane completion and ­refurbishment center and auxiliary fuel
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Flight Display Contributes To Flying Theater

Flight Display Systems has gone Hollywood, in a manner of speaking.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Altitude Takes Mockup to a New Level

When it comes to mockups, Altitude Aerospace has taken it to a new level with the Boeing Business Jet Pounamu cabin that was on display last month at NBA
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Ovation Select Nearing Certification

Ovation Select, the cabin-­management system from Honeywell, is nearing ­certification and the new cabin mockup, with production hardware and everything
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Head-of-state Jobs Filling New Hangar at Gore

Gore Design Completions of San Antonio is making good use of the 44,250 sq ft of hangar space it recently added to the ­existing 100,000 sq ft.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Duncan Intros the 14-day Refurb Guarantee

Duncan Aviation has launched an interior refurbishment program that guarantees installation of new soft goods in 14 calendar days for operators of C
Regulations and Government

Compliance Countdown November 2010

Compliance Countdown November 2010.
Aircraft

Engine Failure Prompts A380 Groundings

A Qantas Airbus A380 on its way to Sydney from Singapore this morning experienced an uncontained engine failure soon after takeoff, forcing the airplane to
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Aircraft

First Production Superjet Flies

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) flew the first production Sukhoi Superjet 100–S/N 95007–for the first time today from the site of the company’s final assembly
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Buys Marquis Jet, Terms Undisclosed

This morning, Columbus, Ohio-based NetJets announced it acquired jet card provider Marquis Jet Partners.
Charter & Fractional

GM Can Use Charter Jets for IPO Roadshow–NY Times

According to a report in today's edition of The New York Times, the U.S.
Regulations and Government

GOP House Victory Costs General Aviation Some Allies

With the Republican victories on Tuesday, several prominent backers of general aviation have moved on.
Regulations and Government

FAA Working Feverishly To Meet ICAO SMS Rules

While the FAA has filed a “difference” explaining that it does not have a formal safety management system (SMS) rule for aircraft operators, despite ICAO's
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Appoints 60th Service Center

Bombardier Aerospace has added three new AOG line maintenance facilities, including the company’s first service facilities in Malaysia and Latvia, expandin
Maintenance and Modifications

King Air 250 Gets Hartzell Composite Prop Blades

Hartzell Propeller has received FAA type certificate approval for a new advanced-composite ASC-II four-blade propeller.
Maintenance and Modifications

RW Martin and Total Aircraft Services Rebrand

Ikhana Group is rebranding its subsidiaries RW Martin and Total Aircraft Services; both will op
Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk Opens Office in Africa

Blackhawk Modifications opened a new office near Lanseria International Airport, South Africa,
Maintenance and Modifications

Alto To Provide Audio for All New Falcons

Dassault Falcon has selected Alto Aviation to supply the audio system for every new-production
Aircraft

Boeing Projects Solid Cargo Market

Global air cargo traffic will expand at an annual rate of 5.9 percent over the next two decades, according to Boeing’s World Air Cargo Forecast for 2010/20
Avionics

Embraer’s Profits Rise, but Bizjet Deliveries Dip

On Friday, Embraer reported a $98.5 million profit in the third quarter, up from $58 million a year ago, despite delivering 22 percent fewer aircraft.
Charter & Fractional

Forecast Charter Demand Remains Strong

Forecast demand for executive charter flights over the next 30 days is slightly down from a month ago, according to the latest data from online charter por
Aircraft

Mexican Learjet 85 Facility Opens

Bombardier Aerospace officially inaugurated its new Learjet 85 component manufacturing facility at the Queretaro Aerospace Park in Mexico.
Regulations and Government

New Restrictions Spark French Helo Lobby Ire

The French helicopter lobby association, UFH, is voicing concern about two new sets of rules recently released by the country’s civil aviation authority, t
Avionics

Jeppesen Dives Deeper into Digital Charts

Jeppesen introduced a new Web-based charting solution for the business aviation market.
Aircraft

British Airways Retires Its Last Boeing 757

British Airways bid farewell to its three remaining Boeing 757s on Saturday, October 30, with a special farewell tour around the UK.
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Security

Kings’ arrest prompts legislator to act

A California congressman has picked up the cudgel in the mistaken detention at gunpoint of John and Martha King of King Schools on August 28, and the incid
Avionics

Potomac Tracon Changes Reporting Procedures

AOPA has expressed serious concerns about a new letter to airmen issued by Potomac approach control requiring pilots flying in traffic patterns of nontower
FBOs

Ocean Sky explores field as new FBOs shape up in Spain

Ocean Sky has its three new Spanish FBOs up and running in Ibiza, Menorca and Valencia and is planning to add more facilities in Spain.
Regulations and Government

FAA bundles sweeping changes in broad helicopter NPRM

Last month, after years of prodding from the NTSB and extensive consultation with the industry, the FAA issued its much anticipated notice of proposed rule