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EBACE 2011: Boeing Business Jets Celebrates 15 Years, Prepares for Deliveries of VIP B-747-8s and B-787s
The Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) is celebrating its 15th anniversary, but the 747-8 Intercontinental VIP, Boeing’s executive-configured jumbo jet, stole the s
Aircraft
EBACE 2011: Gulfstream Sees Growing Orders, Product Support Business
Gulfstream Aerospace is well on its way to achieving certification of two new jets this year–the G250 and G650–as utilization of the nearly 2,000-strong, i
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Dassault Introduces Lower-cost Falcon 2000S
Dassault unveiled its latest business jet–the Falcon
Aircraft
At EBACE, Gulfstream Reiterates G650 Is on Schedule
Although the April 2 crash of flight test G650 S/N 6002<
Aircraft
Nextant 400XT Makes EBACE Debut, Nears FAA Thumbs Up
The first production-conforming Nextant Aerospace 400XT made its public debut today at the EBACE static area, just days after the type’s Williams FJ44-3AP
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Bombardier Names New Suppliers for Global 7000/8000
Today at EBACE, Bombardier said it selected four additional suppliers to the new
Aircraft
EBACE 2011: Nextant 400XT Makes EBACE Debut, Nears FAA Certification
The first production-conforming Nextant Aerospace 400XT is making its public debut on the EBACE static display, just days after the type’s Williams FJ44-3A
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New Breed of RJ Makers Making Inroads
Two of the new breed of big regional jets from the Eastern Hemisphere reached some long-awaited milestones recently, namely the
Aircraft
Airbus and Boeing Contest Latest Subsidy Ruling
Some sort of negotiated settlement would appear the best outcome for which either protagonist can hope in the 
Engines
EU Pushes To Expand CleanSky Partner Network
Engines
Rolls Limits Trent Accident Costs, Projects Growth
Rolls-Royce believes it can contain the financial cost of last November’s 
Regulations and Government
NLRB Fires Back at Critics of Boeing Complaint
National Labor Relations Board acting general counsel Lafe Solomon finally responded publicly last week to the uproar from Republican lawmakers and conser
Engines
World Economic Forum Report Articulates Aviation’s Carbon Challenge
Global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by the aviation industry will increase three-fold by 2050 in spite of an industry goal to cut them in half, according
Aircraft
First Boeing 747-8I Completes Flutter and Modal Tests
Boeing’s latest iteration of the 747, the “Dash 8” Intercontinental, recently completed its first series of flight-testing at Moses Lake, Wash., according
FBOs
EBACE 2011: Software Developer Skynet Signs Up Jet Aviation
Skynet (Stand 860), an online provider of FBO pricing and booking services, has signed up Jet Aviation to trial its software at the latter’s London Biggin
Maintenance and Modifications
EBACE 2011: Jet Aviation Introduces Maintenance Program for BBJ and Shows Falcon 2000 Interior
Owners and operators seeking new options to maintain Boeing Business Jets (BBJs) or to refurbish Dassault Falcon 2000s are the target of new offerings from
Aircraft
EBACE 2011: Australia’s Burbank Group Orders AgustaWestland AW109
Australia’s Burbank Group has ordered an AgustaWestland (Stand 7010) AW109 Power light twin helicopter.
FBOs
EBACE 2011: Jet Aviation Geneva Announces Aircraft Cleaning and Refueling Options
In a continuing expansion of its portfolio of services, Jet Aviation Geneva announced new aircraft cleaning and refueling options at EBACE.
Training and Workforce
CAE plans major global expansion
Flight training provider CAE is preparing to double its global network of business aviation training centers over the next two years.
Avionics
EASy II Upgrade TSO’d for Dassault Falcon 900
Honeywell’s EASy II upgrade for the Falcon 900 EASy received FAA technical standard order (TSO) approval from the FAA and is slated for certification in th
Aircraft
Bombardier Rebrands Global Express XRS as Global 6000
Bombardier on Thursday renamed its Global Express XRS with the new Global Vision flight deck as the Global 6000.
Aircraft
Ebace Shaping Up for Strong Show in Geneva
The 11th edition of the annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (Ebace) is set to open on Tuesday in Geneva.
Regulations and Government
Brazil Verdict on Legacy Pilots in Two Weeks
Final arguments were delivered yesterday by the defense of Americans Joseph Lepore and Jan Paul Paladino, who piloted the Legacy 600
Security
GA Booster Brian Delauter Bails Out of TSA
Brian Delauter, a former airline pilot with impeccable general aviation (GA) credentials, will leave his post as TSA general manager for GA effective Monda
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Expresses Concern over Technician Fatigue
The most recent FAA FAASTeam Maintenance Safety Tip conveys the FAA’s growing concern about fatigue, in this case technician fatigue.
Maintenance and Modifications
King Air and PT6A Conference Offered in Johannesburg
Blackhawk Modifications begins a King Air and PT6 performance conference series tomorrow in Johannesburg at the M
Maintenance and Modifications
Tam AE Named GE M601 and H80 Authorized Service Center
Tam Aviação Executiva has signed an agreement with GE Aviation to become an authorized service center for M601 and H80 turboprop engines.
Maintenance and Modifications
China Awards Additional Duncan Aviation Approvals
Duncan Aviation’s Lincoln facility has been granted additional Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) repair station certificate authorizations.
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet Middle East Adds EASA OK for Hawker
The EASA has given Dubai-based ExecuJet Middle East the OK to add the Hawker 400XP, 700, 800, 900 series and 4000.