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Regulations and Government
NTSB Recommends Upset Training for Pilots
As the result of the crash of an aeromedical Cessna Citation 550 into Lake Michigan in June 2007, the NTSB has recommended that the FAA require all Part 91
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Honeywell Chooses Alto for Ovation Select
Alto Aviation has been selected by Honeywell to supply the sound system components for its new Ovation Select, the cabin management system Embraer picked f
Charter & Fractional
Broker Virgin Charter shuts down operations
Virgin Charter, the online charter brokerage
Charter & Fractional
Charter Data Shows Mixed Picture
The latest data from Charter X and Avinode paints conflicting pictures of the fortunes of the executive charter market over the past month.
Aircraft
PiperJet Deliveries Delayed to Mid-2013
Vero Beach, Fla.-based Piper Aircraft said it is delaying first deliveries of the single-engine PiperJet from the fourth quarter of 2012 until the second q
Charter & Fractional
California Charter Firm Secures New Funding
XOJet has secured $470 million in additional financing, including $100 million in equity and a “more flexible debt facility” of $370 million that allows fo
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Avro Business Jets Finding Market
BAE Systems announced last month that it has contracted to deliver a 46-passenger Avro business jet corporate shuttle version of the BAe 146-200 regional j
Safety
Babbitt to regional execs: add FOQA and ASAP
FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt called on members of the Regional Airline Association (RAA) to participate in voluntary safety information programs such as
Charter & Fractional
Charter firm SATSair shuts down
The recession appears to have claimed another victim, charter operator SATSair, which
Regulations and Government
FAA mulled $100M deal for Tag/AMI
The FAA considered trying to extract $100 million from Tag Aviation during its investigation of the firm in 2007 before revoking the charter company’s oper
Maintenance and Modifications
Cessna brings mx to Citation operators
With Cessna’s new Service Direct by Citation, the company’s product-support experts have devised a way to extend Cessna-brand maintenance services to custo
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Special Report: Aviation Finance
For the business aviation industry, the past year has been a trying one, to say the least.
Aircraft
Indonesia Chooses Russian and Chinese Trainers
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Aircraft
UAE Selects Basic Trainer and “Interim” AEW&C Aircraft
Breaking with a tradition that has seen major military procurements signed and announced only in Abu Dhabi, the UAE government sealed deals for new trainin
Aircraft
‘Complex’ UAE Plan To Buy Rafale Jets Proceeds
Although the supply of French Rafale combat jets to the UAE was not finalized at the Dubai Airshow, there were plenty of indications that negotiations are
Aircraft
Boeing Markets Yet Another AH-6 Helicopter Derivative
The debut of the Boeing AH-6i light attack/reconnaissance helicopter at the Dubai Airshow this month was just the latest iteration in this aircraft’s long
Aircraft
Bombardier Maritime Patrol Aircraft for UAE Passes Critical Milestone
The Bombardier Dash 8 Q300 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) for the UAE passed its critical design review phase, keeping the program on schedule.
ATC
Flight Plan System Failure Causes Widespread Delays
Early this morning the FAA’s computerized system for loading flight plans failed, causing widespread traffic delays of up to 90 minutes and some airline fl
Regulations and Government
Should Uncle Sam Fund NextGen Avionics?
Even though DOT Secretary Ray LaHood told the “Future of U.S.
Accidents
Settlement Reached in 2008 Learjet 60 Crash
A settlement has been reached in one of a number of lawsuits stemming from the September 2008 crash of a Learjet 60 in which Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein was inj
Aircraft
Forecast International Hints at Shift in Jet Market
In its latest business jet market prediction covering the next 10 years, Forecast International calls for worldwide production of 11,277 business jets wort
Maintenance and Modifications
TSA Issues NPRM On Repair Station Security
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) yesterday released a Notice of Proposed Rule
Maintenance and Modifications
More Hawker Beechcraft Layoffs
The employees of Hawker Beechcraft’s Little Rock operation are facing the company’s next round of layoffs.
Maintenance and Modifications
Stevens To Add Pro Line to Clifford Citation 550/S550
Clifford Development and Stevens Aviation have expanded their Clifford Citation 550 and S550 engine conversion partnership.
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer To Conduct EASA 147 Maintenance Training
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified Embraer as a Part 147 maintenance training organization.
Maintenance and Modifications
Maintenance Veteran Erickson Named ARSA President
Chris Erickson, chief repair station officer and compliance officer at Erickson Air-Crane, has been elected president of the Aeronautical Repair Station As
Aircraft
Bombardier Planning G650 Competitor?
Although a spokeswoman confirmed last week that Bombardier has no imminent plans to announce a larger jet to compete with Gulfstream’s G650, CEO Pierre Bea
Aircraft
Middle East Falcon Fleet To Grow 50% in Three Years
With 50 of its aircraft currently operating in the Middle East, Dassault expects that total to swell by 50 percent over the next three years, according to
