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Hourly Maintenance Plan Set for Adam A700
January 17, 2007, 6:33 AM
November 9, 2005

In preparation for introducing its A700 very light twinjet late next year, Adam Aircraft has teamed up with Chicago-based JSSI to offer owners an hourly maintenance plan.

Embraer Reveals Names for Its Executive Jets
January 17, 2007, 6:30 AM
November 9, 2005

At a ceremony today, Embraer president and CEO Mauricio Botehlo and senior vice president Luis Carlos Affonso pulled the wraps off full-scale mockups of the company’s very light and light jets to reveal their names–the Phenom 100 and 300, respectively.

Bombardier Learjet 60XR Coming in 2007
January 17, 2007, 6:24 AM
November 9, 2005

New avionics and an upgraded cabin interior distinguish the Learjet 60XR from the Learjet 60, which will be replaced when the newer version of the midsize jet enters service in the first quarter of 2007.

NBAA Convention as Good as Always
January 17, 2007, 6:09 AM
November 10, 2005

Despite a last-minute change of venue and dates for this year's NBAA Convention due to the devastation of New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina, it appears that the event–which closes tomorrow–will be as successful as ever. The number of exhibitors and aircraft on display at the Orlando, Fla.

More Citations Needed for Special Olympics Airlift
January 17, 2007, 6:07 AM
November 10, 2005

Cessna is calling for an additional 260 Citation owners and operators from among NBAA attendees to meet the target total of 400 aircraft for the fifth annual Citation Special Olympics Airlift, July 2 to 7 next year at Iowa State University in Ames.

STC Expected Next Year for Falcon 50 Engine Upgrade
January 17, 2007, 6:05 AM
November 10, 2005

Premier Aircraft of East Alton, Ill., continues to work with Honeywell on an engine upgrade program for the Falcon 50 expected to be completed in the third quarter of next year, several months later than originally planned.

Eclipse, Citation, Avanti Fleet Orders Announced
January 17, 2007, 6:02 AM
November 10, 2005

Significant fleet orders were announced today for the Eclipse 500, Citation and Avanti at NBAA 2005. Linear Air of Lexington, Mass., and JetSet Air of the UK have placed firm orders for 15 and 30 Eclipse 500 very light jets, respectively.

Dassault Suing Honeywell over EASy Delays
January 17, 2007, 5:58 AM
November 10, 2005

Dassault Aviation has filed a lawsuit seeking $60 million from Honeywell International over delivery delays of the EASy flight deck, Dassault and Honeywell officials confirmed here at NBAA.

U.S. and UK Reach Simulator Agreement
January 17, 2007, 5:42 AM
November 15, 2005

The British Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the FAA signed a bilateral agreement under which they will evaluate simulators for each other.

Teterboro Landing Fees Set To Increase January 1
January 17, 2007, 5:35 AM
November 15, 2005

Landing fees are scheduled to increase January 1 at Teterboro Airport, ostensibly due to higher operating, capital and safety improvement spending at the airport next year and beyond.

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