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Charter & Fractional

Open Sky Launches Charter Services in Beirut

Cessna has delivered the first of two Citation Mustangs to Lebanese charter company Open Sky Aviation.
Regulations and Government

Nav Canada Warns of Fraudulent E-mail

Nav Canada is warning aviators about a fraudulent e-mail, purportedly from the organization, that attempts to notify operators “of an outstanding debt in t
Airports

TEB noise program begins to quiet critics

In honor of the second anniversary of the launch of the Teterboro Airport Working Group’s “Pledge to the Community” program–which has as its mission improv
Aircraft

Analyst: expect demand for very light jets to slow

The market for very light jets (VLJs) is set to dip significantly as recession sweeps across western economies, according to PMI Media’s latest study, The
Charter & Fractional

Flight Options Furloughs 100+ Employees

Fractional share operator Flight Options has furloughed more than 100 pilots, according to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 1108, which is
Charter & Fractional

Trump/Sentient Sign Partnership Agreement

The Trump Organization and Sentient Flight Group have signed a partnership agreement in which Trump clients will have special access to Sentient’s programs
Engines

China/Embraer Negotiations ‘Ongoing’

Embraer last month said it has received no indication that a Chinese government recommendation to its airlines to cancel or delay delivery of aircraft sche
Maintenance and Modifications

BAE Completes Avro RJ70 Conversion

BAE Systems Regional Aircraft last month announced that its London Stansted airport-based partner, Inflite Engineering, completed the first conversion in t
Regulations and Government

Lyon Hosts BA-Meetup

A new forum for the European business aviation community to discuss operational issues will be held in Lyon, France, from March 18 to 20.
Maintenance and Modifications

Clifford Issued STC for Citation 550/S550 Reengining

The FAA issued a Supplemental Type Certificate to Clifford Development for modification of Cessna Citation 550s and S550s with Williams International FJ44-
Maintenance and Modifications

Nordam Group Layoffs Continue

The Nordam Group recently laid off 63 more employees, primarily from interiors and structures operations, which are responsible for business aviation cabin
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Luton Approved For EASA-reg G150 Mx

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has approved Gulfstream’s factory-owned London Luton service center to maintain Gulfstream G150s registered with the EASA.
Sustainability and Environment

NATA Warns of Impact From Air Quality Regs

New air quality regulations issued by the California Environmental Protection Agency may lead to similar restrictions in other states, according to the Nat
Safety

NTSB: Don’t Wait For Ice Buildup Before Inflating Boots

The NTSB released a new safety alert warning pilots not to wait for ice to build before inflating de-
Airports

Meigs Field Butcher Arrested in Blagojevich Scandal

One of the chief architects of the 2003 demolition of Chicago’s Meigs Field has been arrested on federal bribery, corruption and fraud charges that include
Aircraft

Thales Tests New ATR Avionics

French-based Thales today announced the success of the first power-on ground test of its new avionics suite for the ATR -600 series, after 14 months of col
Security

TSA Schedules Public Hearings on GA Security Proposal

The TSA yesterday announced that it will hold five official public hearings next month for the business aviation community to provide feedback on the agenc
Regulations and Government

Illinois Congressman To Head U.S. DOT

Retiring Rep.
Security

e-APIS Rules in Effect, Compliance Not Yet Mandatory

The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) new rule that requires general aviation pilots to file passenger names and other information to government offi
Aircraft

Eclipse Owners, Depositors Form Customer Committee

A group of Eclipse 500 owners and position holders for the Eclipse 400 and 500 this week formed an ad hoc customer committee to represent their interests d
Maintenance and Modifications

Mechanic Sentenced for Fraud, Money Laundering

On December 3, Robert Schlotzhauer of Lee’s Summit, Mo., was sentenced to 12 months home confinement and ordered to pay a $550,000 fine and $63,854 in rest
Maintenance and Modifications

Global Jet’s First E-learning Course Now Avilable

Aircraft maintenance training provider Global Jet Services has launched its first online training course for maintenance technicians.
Maintenance and Modifications

Pro-Star Appointed Pilatus PC-12 Service Center

Pilatus Aircraft has appointed Pro-Star Aviation of Londonderry, N.H., a sales representative and service center for its PC-12NG turboprop single in the no
Maintenance and Modifications

Marpa Sounds Alarm on New U.S. Content Rules

The Modification and Replacement Parts Association is raising the red flag over proposed changes to U.S.
Rotorcraft

India and Russia Agree on Helo Deal, Review Joint Defense Projects

India agreed to buy 80 Mil Mi-17V-5 helicopters worth $1.2 billion during a visit to Delhi by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev early this month.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

European MALE Designs Challenge U.S. and Israeli UAVs

Two new medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UAVs are due to make their first flights next year as European aerospace companies challenge the lead in this
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Rotorcraft

Malaysia Abandons Eurocopter EC725 Purchase

Malaysia announced it would buy 12 Eurocopter EC725 Cougar medium-lift helicopters, then changed its mind two weeks later.
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ATC

ADIZ Now a Permanent Washington Landmark

Despite heavy opposition by pilots and aviation alphabet groups, airspace restrictions and procedures implemented around Washington, D.C., after 9/11–namel
Aircraft

Two Buyers Interested in Acquiring Grob

Grob Aerospace insolvency administrator Dr.
Charter & Fractional

CitationShares Adjusting Deliveries, Staffing

Fractional share provider CitationShares is reducing the size of its pilot workforce by 30 people, according to CEO Steve O’Neill.