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Avanti II gets new engines, more power

Piaggio Aero Industries has confirmed that its new Avanti II model will replace the existing production model of its twin turboprop pusher aircraft from Se
Airports

Bizav groups hail their return to DCA

The June 23 event was called “Celebrate General Aviation,” but with general aviation access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) still in lim
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

UAVs in UK Civil Airspace Demo

At least a dozen unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are to be flown at the Unmanned Systems show to be staged at the UK’s ParcAberporth aviation business park
ATC

FAA, controllers’ union face off at NY Tracon

The FAA and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association are at loggerheads over an FAA report describing staffing levels, scheduling abnormalities, ex
Charter & Fractional

Omni’s new services include executive charter and handling

Portuguese air transport and maintenance group Omni is seeking to raise its stature as a business aviation services group by revitalizing its executive cha
Aircraft

TSA publishes interim rule for DCA

The long-awaited reopening of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to some general aviation aircraft now appears imminent with the Trans- portation Se
Regulations and Government

FAA readies for budget crunch

If there’s one thing that FAA COO Russell Chew has going for him as he faces $8.3 billion in budget losses by 2009, it’s that he has lots of people on the
Regulations and Government

Platinum Jet faces FAA penalties of nearly $2 million

The FAA has hit Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based charter operator Platinum Jet with civil penalties totaling more than $1.86 million for violations involving 49
Aircraft

Grob SPn Makes First Flight

The Grob SPn 10-passenger light business jet made its maiden flight July 20 from Allgau Airport in southern Germany.
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Regulations and Government

Europe to get new offshore register

The Isle of Man, a UK Crown Dependency in the Irish Sea, hopes to have its own aircraft register established by the end of next year.
Regulations and Government

Britain Proposes Ban on Basing Foreign-registered Aircraft

The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) issued its official proposal to prevent foreign-registered aircraft from being based in the UK “by limiting the tim
Charter & Fractional

PC-12 Fractional Program Expands To the Bahamas

PlaneSense, the Pilatus PC-12 fractional ownership division of Manchester, N.H.-based Alpha Flying, has expanded its operational area to 11 airports of ent
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Legislation aims to restore funds for aeronautics R&D

Before it adjourned for its summer recess, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to authorize an extra $1.3 billion for NASA over the next two
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

FAA searches for new funding source

Although the FAA is not yet advocating new taxes or user fees, the agency continues to emphasize that it needs a consistent, stable revenue stream that is
Charter & Fractional

The Charter Market: Demand for charter grows steadily in U.S.

Options, awareness, acceptance, security, time, the economy and the hassles of airline travel are contributing to a buoyant U.S.
Charter & Fractional

The Charter Market: Europe’s charter market continues recovery

Executive aircraft charter activity in Europe has definitely increased this year.
Charter & Fractional

NBAA Offers Guide for Charter Customers

NBAA last month announced the release of “The Aircraft Charter Consumer Guide,” a free eight-page publication available in printed form and downloadable as
Charter & Fractional

Delta AirElite Initiates Charter Revenue Guarantee

Delta AirElite, the business aircraft charter division of Delta Air Lines, this summer introduced a revenue guarantee for aircraft owners who are accepted
Charter & Fractional

Luxury Resorts and Travel Agencies Partner with Charter Operators

Continuing a trend, several Part 135 operators recently announced partnership agreements with others in the travel industry.
Charter & Fractional

Swift Air and CharterAuction Expand Management Partnership

CharterAuction, the Quincy, Mass.-based online charter broker that claims to have “the industry’s largest empty-leg database,” will now assist Phoenix-base
Charter & Fractional

What if 20 Percent of Charter Aircraft Were To Disappear?

Gil Wolin, vice president of corporate communications for TAG Aviation USA, posed this question at a recent seminar in New York.
Charter & Fractional

The Flying Group Spreads Its Wings in France

The Flying Group is laying plans to add a new Falcon 900DX to its managed charter fleet next year, and it expects to have a Falcon 7X in its fleet in 2008.
Charter & Fractional

Interjet Modernizes Fleet, Plans Jet Card

Greek operator Interjet has replaced its Falcon 2000 with a brand-new Falcon 2000EX EASy.
Charter & Fractional

Executive Airlines Charter Fleet Grows

Barcelona-based Executive Airlines this year has added five business jets to its charter fleet, and it is preparing to add two more.
Charter & Fractional

Gama Aviation Creates New Maintenance Base, Adds Aircraft

The UK’s Gama Aviation has established a new maintenance operation at its Farnborough Airport headquarters to comply with pending European JAR Subpart M re
Charter & Fractional

New Luxflight/Exklusiv AllianceAdds Falcons to Fleet

Luxflight Executive and its new marketing partner Exklusiv Aviation are introducing a Falcon 2000 and a new Falcon 2000EX to their Paris-based fleet.
ATC

Rnav advisory circular brings headaches

The FAA’s grandiose agenda to streamline operations in congested U.S.
Airports

China eases handling restrictions

The volume of business aircraft flying into China is continuing to increase.
Aircraft

Cessna to double Citation fleet in China

Roger Whyte, Cessna’s senior vice president of sales and marketing, told attendees at the first ABACE that Cessna’s presence in the country dates back to 1
Aircraft

Embraer expects market for large-cabin jets

Business jet passengers in the Asia-Pacific market will appreciate the generous cabin space Embraer’s Legacy offers, according to Guan Dongyuan, managing d