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Sikorsky Begins Whirl Testing Active Rotor System

Sikorsky Aircraft yesterday said it has begun whirl testing a demonstration rotor system with active flaps as part of the company’s “commitment to design,
Aircraft

Epic Air To File for Bankruptcy

In a hearing of the lawsuit filed by Blue Sky Avgroup against k
Maintenance and Modifications

PPG, Gentex Picked for King Air 350i Electric Shade

PPG Industries aerospace transparencies business and Gentex will be providing electrochromic window systems to Hawker Beechcraft as standard equipment for
Training and Workforce

King Schools offers online Part 135 course

King Schools has added a new course–Part 135 initial and recurrent training–to its series of professional online courses.
Training and Workforce

CAE’s Brown hands over reins to Parent

Robert Brown, president and CEO of Montreal-based pilot training provider and simulator manufacturer CAE, has announced his retirement effective at the end
Aircraft

In The Works: Comp Air - CA-12, CA-9

Comp Air is still planning to certify its single-engine turboprop CA-12, but has not yet formally applied to the FAA for a type certificate.
Aircraft

In The Works: GP Aerospace - GP210

Brazil-based GP Aerospace is trying to raise $10 million to build a flying prototype of the company’s GP210 very light jet.
Aircraft

In The Works: Epic Aircraft Dynasty, Elite, Victory, Escape

Epic Aircraft’s plan to transition from the kit-built market to certified aircraft has suffered a setback.
Aircraft

In The Works: Stratos Aircraft - 714

Stratos Aircraft is also targeting the four-seat VLJ market, but its entry has one engine, a 3,030-pound-thrust Williams International FJ44-3AP, and more a
Aircraft

New Adam owner mulling production options

Moribund Adam Aircraft has a new owner.
Regulations and Government

Congress balks on new jet purchase

Within days after it became public last month that Congress was seeking to purchase additional business jets for use by senior government officials, House
FBOs

Spanish FBO group plans expansion into France

European business aviation has endured a steep downturn in activity for the best part of a year, and many in the industry are resigned to a slow recovery.
Airports

French Alpine airports draw wealthy crowds

Negative attention has prompted the business aviation industry to promote airplanes as tools of productivity rather than luxurious transportation for the w
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Closes Bradley Facility Temporarily

Embraer has temporarily closed its Executive Jet Services facility at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Conn., in response to the economic cl
Maintenance and Modifications

FSDO Accused Of Paying Inspector To Stay At Home

The Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (Pass) AFL-CIO union
Maintenance and Modifications

Business As Usual As Twin Commander Moves

Twin Commander Aircraft is making progress on its move from Arlington, Wash., to North Carolina.
Maintenance and Modifications

Despite Economy, 300 Trainees Join Lufthansa Technik

As Lufthansa Technik’s new training year gets under way, 307 young people have joined the company on the first step of their career.
Maintenance and Modifications

Corporate Jet Support Offers 24-hour Maintenance

The newest addition to Corporate Jet Support’s maintenance capability is 24-hour on-call service at the company’s White Plains, N.Y., and Oxford, Conn.
Sustainability and Environment

Business Aviation & the Environment

2009_Bizav_and_Environment_AIN.pdfGovernment, industry loo
Aircraft

Bombardier Readies C Series Fuselage Barrel for Testing

Bombardier next month plans to start more than a year of testing with the first aluminum-lithium test barrel for the C Series narrowbody that was delivered
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Regulations and Government

Hart returns to NTSB; two vacancies remain

The swearing in of Christopher Hart as a member of the NTSB on August 12 was followed immediately by the departure of former chairman Mark Rosenker, leavin
Safety

Rule change mandates better icing protection

The FAA last month amended its certification standards for icing protection on transport-category airplanes.
Charter & Fractional

Santulli resigns from NetJets; changes ahead at fractional

In a major management shake-up at fractional provider NetJets, company founder, chairman and CEO Richard Santulli on August 4 unexpectedly resigned, effect
Regulations and Government

EU delays deadline for ETS plans

Aircraft operators needing to register their plans for the monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) of emissions data under Europe’s emissions trading
Regulations and Government

Jetalliance Overcomes ETS Registration Hurdles, No Thanks to Officialdom

The administrative burden of complying with the confusing requirements of Europe’s emissions trading scheme (ETS) comes at a time when many operators are f
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Europe avoids layoffs while reducing pilot duty days

Shortly before the departure of NetJets chairman and founder Richard Santulli, NetJets Europe achieved its goal of reducing flight crew capacity by 60,000
Charter & Fractional

Start-up Fractional Jet Republic Sought To Recruit NetJets Employees

Before new fractional company Jet Republic declared insolvency late last month, lawyers for the firm were seeking to lift a legal injunction secured by est
Regulations and Government

FAA Proposes Rules for VLJ Certification

To streamline its approvals for very light jets (VLJs), the FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on August 17 to amend the applicable certific
Regulations and Government

Natca, FAA Reach Labor Agreement

The long-simmering feud between the FAA and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (Natca) over wages and working conditions was apparently resol
Sustainability and Environment

Carbon-neutral fuel firm eyes aviation market

Air Fuel Synthesis (AFS), a UK- based company founded by a small group of scientists and engineers, is reaching out to the aviation industry in the hopes o