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Embraer Delivers First Legacy 650

On November 19, Embraer delivered the first Legacy 650.
Rotorcraft

Schweizer family Sues Sikorsky

Members of the Schweizer family claim Sikorsky short-changed them on the 2004 purchase of their helicopter company and are suing to recover $2.8 million.
Regulations and Government

FAA Proposes Photo Licenses for Pilots

The FAA last month announced a proposed rule that would require all U.S.

CRJ1000 Gains Transport Canada and EASA Certification

The newest and largest member of Bombardier’s ubiquitous regional jet line, the 100-seat CRJ1000, has won certification from Transport Canada and the Eur

China aviation event gives a nod to bizav

Last month’s China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai provided a boost for those in business aviation growing tired of hearing about
FBOs

TWC closes purchase deal for ACM Aviation

On November 12, Van Nuys-based charter/management provider TWC Aviation completed its acquisition of ACM Aviation, which is headquartered in San J
Aircraft

Cessna studies single-engine t-prop

It’s no secret that Cessna is in the early stages of developing a new single-engine turboprop–one designed for fast, comfortable traveling and intended t
Regulations and Government

GOP House Victory Costs GA Some Allies

With the Republican victories last month, several prominent backers of general aviation have moved on.

AeroBridge Receives Support from Industry

AeroBridge (née Corporate Aviation Responding in Emergencies, or Care) said it received commitments for continued support during national and internation
Regulations and Government

French Helo Lobby Concerned by New Rules

France’s helicopter lobby association, the UFH, is concerned about new rules recently released by the country’s civil aviation authority, the DGAC.
Avionics

Universal Avionics Selected by Gulfstream

Gulfstream selected Universal Avionics’ cockpit voice recorder with recorder independent power supply (Rips) and flight data recorder as forward-fit, sta
Accidents

Controller Sentenced over 2006 Brazil Midair

A Brazilian air traffic controller was given a 14-month suspended sentence last month in the 2006 midair of a Gol Airlines Boeing 737-800 and an Embraer Le
Sustainability and Environment

Deadline looms for EU verified emission report

With less than four months to go before the March 31 deadline for aircraft operators to submit independently verified emissions reports for the European Un
Aircraft

Emivest seeks new buyer to stave off liquidation

Emivest Aerospace’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization

GM Starts Using Private Aircraft Again

General Motors used charter aircraft for its initial public offering (IPO) roadshow last month, marking the first time the company has used private aircra
Regulations and Government

NBAA Confirms Aussie Transport Security

A six-year-old Australian law that requires international operators of jet aircraft exceeding 12,500 pounds mtow to have a Transport Security Program (TS
Cabin Interior and Electronics

PPG Shows Darker Side of Dimmable Window

Passengers on business jets will be able to block more light coming through electrically dimmable cabin windows with a new dual-panel option from PPG Indus
Charter & Fractional

Air Partner Now Offering Mideast Jet Card

Aircraft charter firm Air Partner launched a new Middle East jet card for private jet customers who want to travel within the region.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Profitable So Far This Year

Revenues at Berkshire Hathaway’s NetJets fractional aircraft subsidiary climbed 17 percent during the first nine months of this year versus a year ago “d

OEM revenues, shipments decline in 3Q

Third-quarter earnings from five business jet OEMs are in, and with the exception of Gulfstream the results aren’t for the squeamish. Dassault F

Continuing cost cutting, Hawker lays off 350

In a letter to Hawker Beechcraft employees on October 22, chairman and CEO Bill Boisture laid out plans for the Wichita OEM’s latest employee cuts, whi

Industry on course for real recovery in 2012

If you consider the recent 63rd NBAA Convention and Exhibition as a bellwether, the business aviation industry appears to be turning the corner.

Indian Bizav Expo Planned for February

MIU Events and Exhibitions Group India is hosting the Indian Business Aviation Expo from February 21 to 23 at the Hotel Shangri-La in New Delhi.
Maintenance and Modifications

BAE Systems’ ABJ Program Growing

BAE Systems and Design Q have unveiled the latest cabin concept for the Avro Business Jet, an executive version of BAE’s Avro RJ and BAE 146 regional jet
Avionics

Jeppesen Intros eChart Service for Bizav

Jeppesen introduced a new Web-based charting solution for the business aviation market.

Abace Returns in 2012 and Annually Thereafter

NBAA and the Asian Business Aviation Association are resurrecting the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (Abace).

Mexican Learjet 85 Facility Opens

Bombardier Aerospace officially inaugurated its new Learjet 85 component manufacturing facility at the Queretaro Aerospace Park in Mexico.
Regulations and Government

FAA Behind on ICAO SMS Rules

While the FAA has filed a “difference” explaining that it does not have a formal safety management system (SMS) rule for aircraft operators, despite the

Cessna: Int’l Demand Key to Bizjet Recovery

International demand will be important to the recovery of the business jet market and will account for an increased proportion of future sales, Cessna vi
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Goodrich Digesting DeCrane Acquisition

With completion of its acquisition of most of the former DeCrane Aerospace assets, Goodrich of Charlotte, N.C., showcased its expanded completion and ref