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Engines
Snecma Polishing Silvercrest for NBAA
Snecma plans to unveil a mock-up of its 9,500- to 12,000-pound-thrust Silvercrest engine, as well as divulge more details about the project, at the NBAA Co
Regulations and Government
Denmark’s Aircraft Tax Loophole Closing
The Danish government is preparing to impose a 25-percent VAT sales tax on imported aircraft to close a loophole that has allowed owners to bypass taxes du
Regulations and Government
NTSB Wants Changes to CitationJet Trim System
The NTSB today issued several recommendations to the FAA regarding the Cessna Citation 525's trim system.
Regulations and Government
Aviation Groups Digesting Customs NPRM
Aviation alphabet groups are busy deciphering the legal jargon in the 55-page
Charter & Fractional
A Carbon-free Future for NetJets Europe
NetJets Europe is building carbon offsetting costs into its fractional ownership prices in a bid to become a fully carbon-neutral operation by 2012.
FBOs
Google Jets Gain Access to NASA Field
Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin are being criticized for a deal they struck with NASA to base a VIP Boeing 767-200 and two Gulfstream Vs at the
Regulations and Government
DHS To Stiffen GA Security Standards
Government officials continue to shine a spotlight on general aviation security.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Embarks on Six-month China Study
Al Pod, former president and CEO of NetJets subsidiary Executive Jet Management, has been tapped to conduct an examination of opportunities for NetJets fra
Maintenance and Modifications
Clifford Gives New Power to Cessna Citation S/IIs
Clifford Development has expanded certification efforts for its Cessna Citation II re-engining and airframe modification program to include the S/II (CE-S5
Charter & Fractional
British Bizav Group CEO Heading to NetJets
Mark Wilson, chief executive of the British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA), plans to leave the organization in mid-October to take a new
Engines
Turbine Engine Certification Changes Finalized
The FAA has issued two new final rule amendments covering FAR Part 33 turbine engine certification standards.
Charter & Fractional
TAG Holdings May Sell Part of AMI Jet Charter
AMI Jet Charter CEO Charles McLaren confirmed to AIN today that TAG Holdings might be interested in selling some of its stake in the chart
Charter & Fractional
DayJet Cleared for Service Takeoff
The FAA has given Boca Raton, Fla.-based DayJet the green light to use Eclipse 500 very light jets (VLJs) for its “per-seat, on-demand” service, the compan
Aircraft
Cessna Delivers First European-bound Mustang
Cessna yesterday delivered the first Citation Mustang to a European customer when British entrepreneur Jane Howell received her aircraft at the London-area
ATC
IATA Criticizes Brazil ATC System
In a report sent privately to Brazilian officials and airlines, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) says Brazil’s military-run ATC system is
Avionics
2007 AIN Product Support Survey - Part Two: Avionics
Garmin edged out Universal Avionics for the top spot in this year’s avionics product support survey, finishing in first place in five of seven categories,
Regulations and Government
Russia Reduces Bizjet Import Tax
The Russian government has halved the import tax on larger business jets from 20 to 10 percent, according to the country’s Ministry of Economic Development
Regulations and Government
FAA Charter OpCon Teams Activated
Between now and December 31, the FAA is sending teams of aviation safety inspectors to conduct “special emphasis inspections” of all Part 135 charter opera
Aircraft
G150 Earns EASA Certification
Gulfstream’s more spacious rework of the Westwind-derived G100, the G150, received EASA certification last month.
Training and Workforce
CAE To Buy Software Company Flightscape
Montreal-based flight simulator manufacturer and operator CAE announced last month it will acquire flight-safety company Flightscape in a deal worth approx
Regulations and Government
FAA Clarifies Electronic Chart Policy
The FAA recently issued Advisory Circular (AC) 91-78, which clarifies that electronic charts, whether obtained through installed or portable display, are l
Rotorcraft
Air Methods Acquires CJ Systems
Denver-based Air Methods has reached a definitive agreement to acquire all the stock of FSS Airholdings, the parent company of medical helicopter provider
Accidents
Medical Flight Claims Five Lives
Five people perished on August 5 when their King Air E90B crashed on departure from Ruidoso Airport in New Mexico.
Aircraft
Eclipse auctions first very light jet
Albuquerque-based very light jet maker Eclipse Aviation delivered on a plan devised seven years ago when the company put one of its early production aircra
Engines
Epic considers engine choices
At EAA AirVenture, Epic Aircraft’s single-engine Victory jet made its first public appearance.
Charter & Fractional
PrivatAir formally launches U.S. charter program
Executive aircraft operator PrivatAir is preparing for a full launch of its Select Membership block charter program later this year in the U.S.
Regulations and Government
Administrator Blakey to lead AIA
FAA Administrator Marion Blakey will become president and CEO of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) when her term as head of the agency ends Septem
Regulations and Government
DOT urges FAA to review medical certification process
The Transportation Department’s inspector general told the House aviation subcommittee in July that possible extensions to the durations of medical certifi
Safety
What to do when the air runs out
The good news about the proliferation of new high-altitude airplanes–turbocharged piston or turbine–is that they offer users the chance to experience the i
Charter & Fractional
Tax course addresses needs of commercial operators
If you are thinking of starting a business aviation charter or management company, consider sending as many of your company’s managers as possible to Conkl
