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Eclipse Flying single-engine jet

Eclipse Aviation surprised the crowds assembled for the opening of this year’s EAA AirVenture show with a new four-place single-engine Eclipse Concept Jet
Aircraft

Embraer Flies Phenom 100

The Phenom 100, Embraer’s four-place, $2.98 million entry into the very light jet market, flew for the first time on July 26 from São Jos dos Campos, Brazi
Aircraft

Cirrus single-engine jet could fly in two years

A “verification prototype” of Cirrus’s recently unveiled “personal jet” could fly within two or three years, according to company officials.C
Aircraft

Epic Chooses P&WC Engines for Jet

Pratt & Whitney Canada said last month its PW600 engine has been selected to power the new Epic Victory single-engine VLJ.
Airports

Oxford Airport Sold to Private Investors

Signature Flight Support parent BBA Aviation sold Oxford Airport in the UK to private investment group OA Acquisitions for £40 million ($80 million) late l
Aircraft

Orders Rolling in for Cessna’s LSA

As this issue went to press, Cessna was single-handedly attempting to prove that economies of scale are alive and well in aviation.
Regulations and Government

NATA Says SAFO Should Not Be Mandatory

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) said in a letter to the FAA last month that its Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) should not be mandator
Charter & Fractional

New Spanish Charter Co Begins Operations

Spain has a new executive charter company in the shape of CorporateJets XXI.
Accidents

EC 130 Plunges into Hudson River￱

An EC 130 operated by New York City’s Liberty Helicopters made a forced landing into the Hudson River last month during an otherwise routine sightseeing fl
Charter & Fractional

New Air Charter Broker Group Formed

Six air charter brokers have formed the Air Charter Association of North America (Acana) to improve standards within the broker industry.
Charter & Fractional

Flight Options Offering Aircraft Management

Fractional operator Flight Options has expanded into the realm of aircraft management.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Savannah Air Gets Dual Crew-Rest OK on Global XRS

Savannah Air Center has received the first FAA certification of dual crew-rest areas on Bombardier’s Global Express XRS.
Regulations and Government

Future FAA funding uncertain as legislators debate the details

With stark differences between House and Senate versions of FAA reauthorization bills working their way through Congress, some industry and congressional i
Maintenance and Modifications

Flight Options opens Las Vegas maintenance facility

“Las Vegas is now one of our top five customer destinations, making it the perfect location to expand what is already the largest dedicated maintenance net
Maintenance and Modifications

New parts, components and services division at Duncan

“Our customers expect an instant response to their problem,” said Chris Gress, manager for parts, components and services.
Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA repair station location doesn't affect work

Emphasizing the pivotal role of foreign repair stations in the aviation industry, the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) recently testified bef
Maintenance and Modifications

Hawker Beechcraft expands presence in India

Hawker Beechcraft has chosen InterGlobe General Aviation to provide sales and service support for its aircraft in India.
Safety

Torqued: Crews need same protection as passengers

It seems every aviation-related publication I have read for almost a year has included an article about last September’s tragic midair in Brazil.
Aircraft

Phenom 100 Takes to the Sky

The Phenom 100, Embraer’s four-place, $2.98 million entry into the very light jet market, flew for the first time this morning from São Jose dos Campos, Br
Airports

UK’s Oxford Airport Sold to Investors

Signature Flight Support’s parent BBA Aviation has sold Oxford Airport in the UK to private investment group OA Acquisitions for £40 million ($80 million).
Aircraft

New Radar, Pitot Tube Fixes for Eclipse 500

Eclipse Aviation selected radar manufacturer Japan Radio to provide a new weather radar that will come standard in the Eclipse 500 very light jet.
Charter & Fractional

LyddAir Launches New Fractional in UK

UK charter operator LyddAir has launched its own fractional ownership program, offering shares in a variety of pre-owned twin-engine piston and turboprop a
FBOs

Dallas executive chisels ground for new building

Last month the City of Dallas used a jackhammer to break ground for a $5.6 million terminal building and control tower at Dallas Executive Airport (RBD), f
FBOs

New owner to give HPN's first FBO a facelift

Westchester County Airport (HPN) in White Plains, N.Y., has a unique culture.
Training and Workforce

Dispatcher or scheduler? What's the difference:

According to those who know, anywhere from about $5,000 to $10,000 a year more for the dispatcher.
Falcon dispatchers
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Hughes 369 crashes in Alabama

Hughes 369A, Moulton, Ala., May 13, 2007 – The commercial pilot was killed and the helicopter was destroyed when it crashed in the Bankhea
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Two airliners nearly collide at San Francisco

Embraer E170, San Francisco, Calif., May 26, 2007 – The Republic Airlines Embraer E170 and Skywest Airlines Embraer Brasilia almost collid
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Helicopter loses power

Hughes 369D, Columbus, Mont., May 28, 2007 – The Dylan Aviation Hughes 369 lost power and crashed, killing one crewmember.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: GV lands with nosewheel up

Gulfstream V, Zurich, Switzerland, June 1, 2007 – The Swiss-registered GV landed nosewheel-up at Zurich/Kloten Airport, causing minor dama