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Anglo-French Agreement is a Game-changer for European UAVs
France and the UK will jointly develop a new medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UAV that could enter service in 2015.
Aircraft
France and UK To Combine Defense Resources
France and the UK signed a wide-ranging defense pact with far-reaching consequences for operational and industrial policy.
Aircraft
China Signs for 102 Airbus Aircraft
China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) signed contracts with Airbus yesterday covering the delivery of 102 aircraft, including a new firm order for
Clock Is Ticking for Emivest To Find a Buyer
Emivest Aerospace’s
Regulations and Government
FAA Working Feverishly To Meet 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 ICAO's
Regulations and Government
GOP House Victory Costs General Aviation Some Allies
With the Republican victories on Tuesday, several prominent backers of general aviation have moved on.
Charter & Fractional
GM Can Use Charter Jets for IPO Roadshow–NY Times
According to a report in today's edition of The New York Times, the U.S.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Buys Marquis Jet, Terms Undisclosed
This morning, Columbus, Ohio-based NetJets announced it acquired jet card provider Marquis Jet Partners.
Gulfstream International Files for Chapter 11
Gulfstream International Group, the parent company of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Gulfstream International Airlines, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protec
Aircraft
First Production Superjet Flies
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) flew the first production Sukhoi Superjet 100–S/N 95007–for the first time today from the site of the company’s final assembly
Aircraft
Engine Failure Prompts A380 Groundings
A Qantas Airbus A380 on its way to Sydney from Singapore this morning experienced an uncontained engine failure soon after takeoff, forcing the airplane to
Maintenance and Modifications
Alto To Provide Audio for All New Falcons
Dassault Falcon has selected Alto Aviation to supply the audio system for every new-production
Maintenance and Modifications
Blackhawk Opens Office in Africa
Blackhawk Modifications opened a new office near Lanseria International Airport, South Africa,
Maintenance and Modifications
RW Martin and Total Aircraft Services Rebrand
Ikhana Group is rebranding its subsidiaries RW Martin and Total Aircraft Services; both will op
Maintenance and Modifications
King Air 250 Gets Hartzell Composite Prop Blades
Hartzell Propeller has received FAA type certificate approval for a new advanced-composite ASC-II four-blade propeller.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Appoints 60th Service Center
Bombardier Aerospace has added three new AOG line maintenance facilities, including the company’s first service facilities in Malaysia and Latvia, expandin
Avionics
Jeppesen Dives Deeper into Digital Charts
Jeppesen introduced a new Web-based charting solution for the business aviation market.
Regulations and Government
New Restrictions Spark French Helo Lobby Ire
The French helicopter lobby association, UFH, is voicing concern about two new sets of rules recently released by the country’s civil aviation authority, t
Aircraft
Mexican Learjet 85 Facility Opens
Bombardier Aerospace officially inaugurated its new Learjet 85 component manufacturing facility at the Queretaro Aerospace Park in Mexico.
Charter & Fractional
Forecast Charter Demand Remains Strong
Forecast demand for executive charter flights over the next 30 days is slightly down from a month ago, according to the latest data from online charter por
Avionics
Embraer’s Profits Rise, but Bizjet Deliveries Dip
On Friday, Embraer reported a $98.5 million profit in the third quarter, up from $58 million a year ago, despite delivering 22 percent fewer aircraft.
Aircraft
Boeing Projects Solid Cargo Market
Global air cargo traffic will expand at an annual rate of 5.9 percent over the next two decades, according to Boeing’s World Air Cargo Forecast for 2010/20
Aircraft
British Airways Retires Its Last Boeing 757
British Airways bid farewell to its three remaining Boeing 757s on Saturday, October 30, with a special farewell tour around the UK.
Sky Hope To Support Bizav Relief Efforts
Sky Hope Network has been formed by five industry professionals to offer business aviation support in emergencies.
FBOs
Ocean Sky explores field as new FBOs shape up in Spain
Ocean Sky has its three new Spanish FBOs up and running in Ibiza, Menorca and Valencia and is planning to add more facilities in Spain.
Avionics
Potomac Tracon Changes Reporting Procedures
AOPA has expressed serious concerns about a new letter to airmen issued by Potomac approach control requiring pilots flying in traffic patterns of nontower
Security
Kings’ arrest prompts legislator to act
A California congressman has picked up the cudgel in the mistaken detention at gunpoint of John and Martha King of King Schools on August 28, and the incid
Aircraft
Premier morphs into Hawker 200
Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) announced the rebranding of its Premier light jet as the Hawker 200 and introduced the King Air 250, a replacement for the King Air
Safety
French authorities seeking data analysis compliance
Recent pilot reports have suggested that French civil aviation authorities are requiring foreign operators to demonstrate that they have a safety manageme
Stephen Pope Wins NBAA Gold Wing Award
Stephen Pope, a senior editor of Aviation International News and editor of Business Jet Traveler magazine, has won this y
