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Accidents
Former Senator, EADS boss in Alaska Floatplane Crash
The NTSB this morning dispatched a go team that includes chairman Deborah Hersman to Alaska to investigate last night's crash of a de Havilland Canada DHC-
Maintenance and Modifications
Independent centers prep for 787 completion challenge
Boeing Business Jets has already sold a dozen of its new 787s for configuration as private aircraft, and the independent completion centers are climbing th
Maintenance and Modifications
MRO Profile: Standard Aero Augusta
StandardAero Augusta (Georgia) is the most recent incarnation of an operation that has provided maintenance services to the business aviation community for
Avionics
Primus Apex hits its mark in Pilatus PC-12NG makeover
The addition of the Honeywell Primus Apex integrated avionics system to the NG version of the venerable Pilatus PC-12 turboprop single has made an already
Aircraft
China and Pakistan Push Chengdu JF-17 Fighter for Export
In the same week that the Chengdu JF-17 Thunder combat aircraft made its
Aircraft
Japan Eyes Further Mitsubishi F-2 Procurement
Japan is examining the possibility of continuing production of the Mitsubishi F-2 to bolster its fighter fleet in the face of growing Chinese capability, a
Aircraft
Boeing Narrows the C-17, but Widens the Search for Exports
Boeing has revealed its latest thinking on how the C-17 heav
Aircraft
Brazil Commits to Embraer KC-390
During the Farnborough airshow in late July, the Brazilian air force announced its intention to acquire 28
Maintenance and Modifications
UK Group Seeks To Fill Entry-level Jet Support Niche
Oriens Advisors, a UK-based consultancy group looking to support entry-level jet operations and helping airports to fulfill their real estate potential, ha
Hawker Beechcraft Logs More Losses
Hawker Beechcraft recorded an operating loss of $20.7 million in the second quarter, bringing first-half losses to $45.8 million.
Latin America Could Be White Knight in Bizav Recovery
Latin American countries are poised to play an important part in business aviation’s recovery, according to aviation consultant Brian Foley.
Airports
California Pols Seek Night Curfew at BUR, VNY
A recent letter sent by three California congressmen to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure is asking for nighttime curfew legislation
Bizjet, Turboprop Deliveries Down, but Billings Up
Business jet and turboprop delivery totals declined for the seventh straight quarter, but industry billings rose a modest 0.2 percent in the first six mont
Santulli Back in Bizjet Business
Richard Santulli announced today the launch of a new business jet and helicopter leasing company, Milestone Aviation Group, headquartered in Dublin, Irelan
Maintenance and Modifications
Labor Organizations Form Aviation Labor Alliance
Three transportation organizations have announced the formation of a large aviation labor alliance to combine and coordinate lobbying efforts on airline sa
Maintenance and Modifications
Australian/European Aviation Safety Oversight Challenged
The Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association (ALAEA) has prevailed in a three-year legal battle against CASA, the Australian Civil Aviation Safet
Maintenance and Modifications
Bizliner Business Brisk for Jet Aviation Basel
Jet Aviation Basel recently signed agreements with undisclosed clients for the executive completions of two A319 ACJs and a BBJ3.
Maintenance and Modifications
King Air Added to Hawker Beechcraft Services Little Rock
The Hawker Beechcraft Services facility in Little Rock, Ark., has been awarded Beechcraft King Air 90-, 200- and 300-series repair station ratings.
Maintenance and Modifications
Goodrich To Acquire DeCrane Assets
DeCrane Aerospace, founded in 1987 by the late entrepreneur Jack DeCrane with the idea of assembling under a single umbrella all aspects of cabin refurbish
Aircraft
Cathay Pacific To Order 30 A350 XWBs, Convert Purchase Rights for Six Boeing 777-300ERs
Cathay Pacific Airways has signed a letter of intent with Airbus covering 30
NBAA, AOPA Team on Light Biz Airplane Conferences
NBAA and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) last week at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., announced that two Light Business Aviation (LBA) C
Regulations and Government
Pilot Training Added To Latest FAA Extension Bill
Faced with leaving for vacation without passing an FAA reauthorization bill that would tighten pilot training rules, lawmakers last week stripped those pro
Bizjet Charter Demand Continues Recovery Trend
Forecast demand for executive and private charter flight was somewhat softer at the start of August than 30 days earlier, perhaps reflecting a reduction in
Maintenance and Modifications
Former Jet Aviation Scion Loses Battle with Illness
Carl Hirschmann, former Jet Aviation CEO and the eldest son of company founder Carl W.
Aircraft
Bombardier Commits to Wichita for Learjet 85 Assembly
An agreement reached by Bombardier executives and Kansas Gov.
Aircraft
Gulfstream, Mitsubishi, Bell Tops in AIN Support Survey
Readers placed Gulfstream on top in the annual AIN
Farnborough International 2010: Report
It was an airshow planned and prepared for during the worst of the past two years of economic downturn and yet Farnborough International 2010 ended up deli
Focus on Latin America: Business aviation taking off in Brazil
The future that Brazilians have awaited for so long is at last kicking at the door.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Boeing develops guidance for executive 787 completions
Boeing is deep into preparations for its first “green” 787 BBJ delivery in 2012 and is confident it can avoid the myriad early completion problems that pla
