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Tailwind Shows Off First CRJ Execliner

At EBACE this week, Tailwind Capital unveiled the first of five Bombardier CRJ conversions it plans to sell to business aviation customers.
ATC

Eurocontrol To Study Effects of VLJs on ATC System

To ensure that the increasing numbers of very light jets operating in European skies within the next five to 10 years are handled safely and efficiently, E
Aircraft

In The Works: Spirit Wing Learjet 25D

Problems with the design of the engine nacelle inlets have caused at least a three-month delay in the development of the Williams FJ44-2C-powered Spirit Wi
Aircraft

In The Works: Ibis Ae270

While the first Ibis Aerospace Ae270 has logged about 75 flight hours, the second flying prototype (aircraft number three) is now not expected to make its
Aircraft

In The Works: Explorer 500T

Explorer Aircraft, developer of the single-engine piston and turboprop Explorer airplanes, has moved from its temporary offices in Denver to Jasper County
Aircraft

In The Works: Ayres Loadmaster LM200

Reports of the demise of the Loadmaster program are unfounded, according to Russ Heil, CEO of Ayres Corp., the Albany, Ga.-based agplane OEM and developer
Aircraft

Still Seeking Partner, Aerion Racks Up Orders for SSBJ

Reno, Nev.-based Aerion is still hoping to convince an OEM partner to join it by the end of this year in its quest to build a supersonic business jet capab
FBOs

Jet Aviation Looks West

Zurich, Switzerland-based Jet Aviation today signed a letter of intent with Ogden, Utah-based Kemp Development to open a new Midcoast Aviation maintenance
Aircraft

Grob-Bombardier Strange Bedfellows on Learjet 85

Eyebrows elevated when Grob was named earlier this year as the single source for the Bombardier Learjet 85’s entire primary and secondary composite structu
Training and Workforce

Illinois educator shows young minds how to soar

In December of this year Jim Jackson, who developed what is arguably one of the most successful and innovative aerospace education programs at the high-sch
Aircraft

Superjet Flies

Russia’s Sukhoi Civil Aircraft flew the new Superjet 100 for the first time on May 19 from the company’s main assembly site in the Far East city of Komsomo

Industry hunting for fresh pilot and mechanic talent

It is common knowledge within the field of aviation that there is a diminishing pool of pilots and mechanics from which to fill a growing demand.
Airports

Bay Area airport congestion brings bizjet boom to Monterey

A major expansion of business aircraft facilities at the Monterey (Calif.) Peninsula Airport (MRY) is under way, thanks to growing airport congestion in th
ATC

Congress putting FAA’s feet to the fire on Stars deployment

Even though the FAA’s new standard terminal automation replacement system (Stars) has begun a nationwide “road show” in a 28-ft-long van, the Transportatio

Part 135: Is it right for your flight department?

What does it really take to start a Part 135 operation? Talking with pilots reveals confusion and intimidation about the requirements.
Engines

Other voices: Is Rolls-Royce repeating the errors of Allison?

The recent article in AIN covering the Rolls-Royce and PMA business surrounding the Model 250 engines was nice to read (“Rolls, Extex,

Bizav will weather economic turbulence

Today’s economy probably has less effect on corporate aircraft use than most believe.
Airports

Unique control tower slated for Port Columbus

Groundbreaking ceremonies were held last month for a new control tower for Ohio’s Port Columbus International Airport, home of Executive Jet’s operational
ATC

Vancouver Harbour ATC cab towers high over all the rest

Okay trivia buffs, where’s the highest control tower in the world? Before you say Quito, La Paz or Kathmandu, an extra qualifier–the highest above the land
Training and Workforce

Special Report: Flight crew training

“Aircraft insurance is a fairly pragmatic business,” stressed Jim Harris, executive vice president of AIG Aviation, Atlanta.

PARIS 2001: France's aero salon a sales shootout

The 2001 Paris Air Show was no epic in terms of new models unveiled and mega-developments launched.
Safety

FAA urged more actively to curb runway incursions

Although the media and Congress continue to wring their collective hands over the rising number of reported runway incursions, the FAA is claiming that the
Charter & Fractional

Small is still beautiful for pint-sized UK charter op

Some would have us believe that for business aviation the age of “big is beautiful” has arrived.
Maintenance and Modifications

Signature mx facility wins NetJets work

Signature Aircraft Engineering at London Luton Airport has been awarded contracts to provide scheduled maintenance for Dassault Falcon 2000s in the Europea
Accidents

Miami jury finds Cubans guilty in 1996 shootdown

Last month a Miami jury found Gernando Hernandez, a Cuban agent, guilty of conspiracy to murder in the 1996 shootdown of two unarmed, civilian airplanes fl

Hawker Pacific to be sold

Hawker Pacific, a leading general aviation sales and support company throughout Asia, is to be sold by Sweden’s Saab group to Lynton International Holdings
Aircraft

Reims introduces new turboprop twin

France’s Reims Aviation, one of the few remaining independent aircraft manufacturers and structure subcontractors in Europe, last month launched the F406 M
Aircraft

Aero Toy Store adds yachts to its shelves

Aero Toy Store is well known for its available inventory of private jets, including the exclusive Pininfarina Edition aircraft with boutique cabins for the
Charter & Fractional

Avinode’s growth spurts

In keeping with its name, online charter tracker Avinode (Booth No.