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Sustainability and Environment

First Algae-powered Airplane Takes To the Skies

EADS flew the first aircraft powered solely by algae-based biofuel today at the ILA Airshow in

General Aviation Recovery Takes a Temporary Breather

Aviation market advisor Brian Foley said the current stagnant growth period for the general aviation industry isn’t cause for concern.

JPMorgan: Pre-owned Bizjet Market ‘On Track’

Recovery in the pre-owned business jet market “remains on track,” but the pickup in the new air

Gulfstream ‘Poised for Double-digit Growth in 2011’

Gulfstream Aerospace and sister company Jet Aviation “will return to growth this year,” accordi
Aircraft

Emirates Orders 32 More Airbus A380s

Dubai’s Emirates Airline has ordered a further 32 A380s from Airbus, raising its firm order total for double-deck transport to 90 aircraft.

IATA: World’s Airlines Returning to Profitability

The International Air Transportation Association (IATA) issued a rather stunning projection today that the world’s airlines will actually turn a profit thi
Charter & Fractional

Dubai-based Air Charter Firm Assists in Gulf Oil Spill Response

Chapman Freeborn Airchartering of Dubai has coordinated several aircraft charters to New Orleans for BP and other responders in their effort to stem the oi

Animal Airways Says It’s Really Taking Off

UK-headquartered Animal Airways said it has seen “impressive” growth so far this year compared with 2009.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Europe Rolls Out Eco-friendly Catering Packaging

NetJets Europe (NJE) this week rolled out a new eco-friendly catering package and recycling initiative designed to support the fractional aircraft provider

Easyjet To Test Volcanic Ash Detectors on Its Aircraft

UK carrier Easyjet is preparing to introduce a new cockpit system that could help its pilots avoid dangerous concentrations of volcanic ash.
Avionics

Iridium Places $2.1 Billion Satellite Order

Iridium Communications of McLean, Va., has ordered 81 satellites from Thales Alenia Space of France to upgrade its global satellite network.
Charter & Fractional

FAA To Establish Ops Specs for Non-U.S. Charter Outfits

The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that could provide a somewhat simpler means for non-U.S.
Aircraft

Suppliers, Orders Grow for Cirrus Vision Jet

Cirrus Aircraft’s SF50 Vision single-engine jet program is “making good progress,” according to president and CEO Brent Wouters, who spoke during a Web pre
Regulations and Government

Massport To Acquire Worcester Regional Airport

Business aviation operators and tenants at Worcester Regional Airport in Massachusetts should begin to see long-awaited improvements after the Massachusett

Bizjet Orders at Bombardier Bouncing Back

Montreal-based Bombardier Aerospace yesterday reported six net business jet orders in the first quarter versus a negative net order of -41 a year ago.
Charter & Fractional

Sokol Begins Integration Plan at NetJets Aviation, NJI

NetJets yesterday announced the start of an operational consolidation plan for two of the company’s North American fractional aircraft subsidiaries–NetJets

Porter Aviation Postpones IPO

Toronto-based Porter Aviation Holdings announced this week that it has decided not to proceed with a proposed $120 million IPO due to unfavorable market co
Aircraft

Kuwait Is Latest KC-130J Super Hercules Customer

Lockheed Martin on May 27 announced the award of a $245 million contract covering the supply through Foreign Military Sales of three KC-130J Hercules tanke
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Aircraft

Jordan Could Be First Customer for Boeing AH-6i Helicopter

At the SOFEX special forces exhibition held at Amman in May, Jordan signed a letter of intent (LOI) to purchase the Boeing
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Maintenance and Modifications

Vector Aerospace Engine Services Gets RR250 OK

EASA Part 145 approval has been granted to Vector Aerospace Engines Services’ new UK facility
Maintenance and Modifications

Hawker Beechcraft Adds Service Center at Phoenix

Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS) has expanded its aircraft maintenance facility at Phoenix-Mes
Maintenance and Modifications

Ship It AOG Doubles Warehouse Size

Spare-parts company Ship It AOG has added a 7,000-sq-ft warehouse adjacent to its existing fac
Maintenance and Modifications

Cascade Named ASC for GE M601 and H80 Engines

GE Aviation has named Cascade Aircraft Conversions an authorized service cent
Charter & Fractional

Avantair Opens New Ops Center at Clearwater HQ

Fractional provider Avantair, which operates only Piaggio Avanti turboprop twins, officially opened its newly renovated operations center at its headquarte
Rotorcraft

JetNet: Sellers Have Upper Hand in Pre-owned Helo Market

Inventory of pre-owned turbine and piston helicopters remains below 7 percent of the in-service fleet, making it a seller’s market, according to data compi
Safety

FAA Issues Alert on Nighttime Ground Ops

The FAA last week issued Safety Alert for Operators 10008 to emphasize the importance of developing procedures for ground operations at night at non-towere