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Cabin Interior and Electronics
Avro Business Jets Finding Market
BAE Systems announced last month that it has contracted to deliver a 46-passenger Avro business jet corporate shuttle version of the BAe 146-200 regional j
Charter & Fractional
California Charter Firm Secures New Funding
XOJet has secured $470 million in additional financing, including $100 million in equity and a “more flexible debt facility” of $370 million that allows fo
Aircraft
PiperJet Deliveries Delayed to Mid-2013
Vero Beach, Fla.-based Piper Aircraft said it is delaying first deliveries of the single-engine PiperJet from the fourth quarter of 2012 until the second q
JetBrokers Launches European Operation
Pre-owned aircraft broker JetBrokers has launched a European operation with offices in the UK and Switzerland.
Charter & Fractional
Charter Data Shows Mixed Picture
The latest data from Charter X and Avinode paints conflicting pictures of the fortunes of the executive charter market over the past month.
Charter & Fractional
Broker Virgin Charter shuts down operations
Virgin Charter, the online charter brokerage
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Honeywell Chooses Alto for Ovation Select
Alto Aviation has been selected by Honeywell to supply the sound system components for its new Ovation Select, the cabin management system Embraer picked f
NBAA Supports ATC Modernization
NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen recently told members of the House subcommittee on aviation that general aviation “remains steadfast in its support of mode
Central Europe Bizav Group Launches
Last month, the Central Europe Private Aviation (CEPA) association launched with the mission to support and develop business aviation in Central Europe.
Regulations and Government
NTSB Recommends Upset Training for Pilots
As the result of the crash of an aeromedical Cessna Citation 550 into Lake Michigan in June 2007, the NTSB has recommended that the FAA require all Part 91
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Europe closes in on carbon-neutral goal
NetJets Europe is on track to become completely
GAMA: deliveries slide in first three quarters
The third-quarter airplane shipment numbers released last month by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) starkly demonstrate the effect the
Regulations and Government
NATA Roundtable Gathers Key Policy Makers
More than 65 aviation business leaders shared their concerns about critical issues with FAA, DOT and TSA leaders and political, policy and financial expert
Charter & Fractional
Greenjets Hikes Prices, Citing Fuel Costs
Due to recent upticks in fuel prices and increasing demand for its services, per-seat charter broker Greenjets raised seat prices by 10 percent, effective
Engines
P&WC PW535E Engine Gets Canadian OK
Pratt & Whitney Canada received type certification from TransportCanada for its new PW535E engine for the Embraer Phenom 300.
Regulations and Government
FAA Explains New DUI Policy for Pilots
FAA aerospace medical certification division manager Dr.
Charter & Fractional
Air Partner Expands JetCard Offerings
Air Partner is expanding its 25-hour prepaid JetCard by adding two new aircraft categories–very light jet and super-midsize–within its European service are
JPMorgan: Bizjet Market Continues To Improve
JPMorgan’s latest business jet monthly report indicates that October was another month of modest improvement in aircraft demand and utilization.
Former Eclipse execs embroiled in lawsuits
Although Eclipse Aviation no longer exists, having been liquidated following a Chapter 7
Regulations and Government
Digital Notam Tests To Begin Next Month
The FAA will begin testing digital Notam distribution in January at Southern California Tracon and ATC towers in Amarillo, Texas; Boise, Idaho; Denver; and
Safety
TSB Critiques CBAA Oversight in 2007 Crash
Canada’s Transportation Safety Board (TSB) last month released the
Regulations and Government
Help on the Way for Business Aviation?
Members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and its aviation subcommittee, including Republican leaders Reps.
ARG/US Data Shows Increase in Flying
Business aircraft activity in October climbed 5.14 percent over September, according to Aviation Research Group/U.S.
Aircraft
Bombardier Maritime Patrol Aircraft for UAE Passes Critical Milestone
The Bombardier Dash 8 Q300 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) for the UAE passed its critical design review phase, keeping the program on schedule.
Aircraft
Boeing Markets Yet Another AH-6 Helicopter Derivative
The debut of the Boeing AH-6i light attack/reconnaissance helicopter at the Dubai Airshow this month was just the latest iteration in this aircraft’s long
Aircraft
‘Complex’ UAE Plan To Buy Rafale Jets Proceeds
Although the supply of French Rafale combat jets to the UAE was not finalized at the Dubai Airshow, there were plenty of indications that negotiations are
Aircraft
UAE Selects Basic Trainer and “Interim” AEW&C Aircraft
Breaking with a tradition that has seen major military procurements signed and announced only in Abu Dhabi, the UAE government sealed deals for new trainin
