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Rotorcraft
Robinson R66 Certified
Robinson’s long-awaited R66 turbine single was scheduled to receive FAA type certification on October 25.
Regulations and Government
FAA reauthorization remains stalled
Despite the best efforts of numerous aviation groups and a small army of lobbyists, Congress adjourned early last month without enacting an FAA reauthoriza
NBAA Second General Session Honors Haiti Flyers
At the first-ever second NBAA membership general session on October 20 there were few dry eyes as a video played across multiple screens showing the role
NBAA 2010: New airplanes, engines, avionics headline show
The 63rd edition of the National Business Aviation Association Convention & Exhibition exceeded the expectations of attendees and exhibitors alike, r
Security
Helo Safety Effort in Full Swing in Europe
The European Helicopter Safety Implementation Team (EHSIT) has released a 22-page “
2010 NBAA Convention Declared a Success
According to NBAA’s final tally for its 63rd annual meeting and convention held last week in At
Aircraft
Bombardier’s new Globals will shrink the globe again
In the weeks before last month’s NBAA Convention, industry speculation about whether and how it would compete with the G650 forced Bombardier to partially
Rotorcraft
R66 Receives Simultaneous FAA Type, Production OK
The FAA handed over two certification documents to Robinson Helicopter founder Frank Robinson and his son and company president Kurt yesterday at a ceremon
Aircraft
SJ30 Maker Emivest Files for Ch. 11 Reorganization
A Delaware bankruptcy court could decide as early as today whether to allow Emivest Aerospace to continue operations after the company filed for creditor p
Charter & Fractional
Charter Market: Brokers facing new regs decry inept confrères
During a time when careful shoppers might be expected to make every effort to save money, the charter brokerage business has continued to grow, despite the
Charter & Fractional
Charter Market: Asian business is good, but pricey
While the latest reports indicate a decline in the worldwide business jet charter market, certain parts of Southeast Asia are bucking the trend.
Charter & Fractional
Russia in the wrong, but points finger West
The Russian United Business Aviation Association is well aware of illegal charter flying in the country and is deeply concerned about it, according to the
Charter & Fractional
Survey: Charter Operators Are Sales Slackers
At a time when they can ill afford to miss out on any available business, charter operators are doing a poor job of responding to flight requests, accordin
Charter & Fractional
Charter Market: Illegal ops compromise safety, costs
Illegal charter flights are increasingly common, according to operators and brokers who spoke to AIN, most of whom declined to go on the record with specif
Charter & Fractional
The Ten Most Requested Airports
Avinode also generated lists of the 10 most requested airports for passengers flying in Europe, the Middle East, North America and the rest of the world.
Charter & Fractional
Avinode Data Confirms Uncertain Outlook for Charter Market
Price index data from online charter portal Avinode reinforces the impression reported by operators and brokers that the market has been making a slow and
Charter & Fractional
Despite increased revenue, Air Partner records loss in FY10
Stronger trading in the second half of the financial year ending on July 31, 2010, lifted revenues for UK-based charter brokering group Air Partner by 22.9
Charter & Fractional
Operators wary of optimism in view of slender profit margins
Ultimately, and unsurprisingly, the international market for private and business charter flights is a microcosm of the wider global economy in which it re
Charter & Fractional
Charter Market: Banks, Repo and Charter
In the wake of the economic downturn, business boomed for
Charter & Fractional
Charter Market: Flat year spurs charter pros to adopt fresh, innovative approaches to sales
The numbers say it was a flat year in charter, up from 2008's lows, far from prior highs, but essentially static since late last year in terms of demand
Aircraft
UK To Cut F-35s, Drop Nimrod and Sentinel
The UK is to cut its planned acquisition of the F-35 Joint by up to two-thirds, switch versions and delay introduction of the aircraft.
Asia, Credit Markets Explain Stark Industry Contrast
One might attribute the striking contrast between the business jet industry’s predicament and the more-than-healthy production rates at major commercial ai
ICAO Decision on Climate Change Fails To Quell ETS Row
After years of hair-splitting debate and tactical vacillation, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) finally has agreed to what it character
Airframers in No Rush To Re-engine
Airbus, Boeing and Embraer seem willing to wait longer than expected to decide whether or not to re-engine their respective single-aisle offerings, as limi
UAE Plays Hardball on Behalf of Emirates, Etihad
Sometimes business mixes with politics in less than subtle ways, as a dispute over landing rights in Toronto for Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways clearl
Airline Alliance Tries To Reverse Export Credit Trend
A group of 24 airlines from the U.S.
Saudi Arabia Prepares for $60 Billion Spending Spree
On October 20, U.S.
Aircraft
Bombardier Completes First Phase of Belfast Wing Facility
Bombardier has completed the first phase of construction of a 600,000-sq-ft wing manufacturing and assembly facility in Belfast for the C Series airliner,
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