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Jet Aviation To Open FBO In Kuwait Next Year
October 12, 2006, 6:32 AM
AINonline

Jet Aviation, in cooperation with Kuwait-based partner United Projects, plans to open an FBO at Kuwait In-ternational Airport early next year. The facility, which will become fully operational in mid-2006, will offer private aircraft handling services, line maintenance and hangar storage.

Court tosses defamationsuit against ARG/US
October 12, 2006, 6:06 AM
September 2004

A lawsuit accusing safety audit specialist Aviation Research Group/ U.S. (ARG/US) of defamation was settled last month when a U.S. District Court judge granted a motion by ARG/US for a summary judgment of dismissal.

Farnborough Aircraft Reports Building F1 Prototype
October 12, 2006, 6:02 AM
September 2004

In a change of direction, Farnborough Aircraft lead investor Geoffrey Galley has agreed to continue financing the six-seat F1 turboprop single through first flight and put the search for about $125 million in major financing on hold, according to Richard Blair, Farnborough commercial director.

Gulfstream Flight Test Hours to Nearly Quadruple
October 12, 2006, 6:01 AM
September 2004

Gulfstream is on its way to establishing an in-house record of sorts. The Savannah, Ga. OEM expects to exceed 2,000 flight-test hours this year, nearly four times the 542 hours logged in 2001 for early testing of the G550.

Eclipse Debuts Standard Interiors
October 12, 2006, 6:00 AM
September 2004

Taking a page from Henry Ford–who once said that “people can have the Model T in any color, so long as it’s black”–Eclipse 500’s very light jet customers can order the interior in any color, so long as it’s one of four being offered.

Houston Businessman Plans Bizav Airport
October 12, 2006, 5:58 AM
September 2004

After spending 14 years as a corporate pilot, Houston businessman Ron Henricksen announced plans for a business aviation airport on property he owns on the west side of the city.

Malta Charter Firm Establishes Netherlands Office
October 12, 2006, 5:56 AM
September 2004

Sierra Aviation, an FBO and charter/management firm based in Portomaso, Malta, now has a marketing and sales office in Geldermalsen, the Netherlands.

Flight Options Introduces ‘Global Access
October 12, 2006, 5:55 AM
September 2004

Fractional operator Flight Options has launched Global Access, an overseas travel program using a fleet of nearly 100 charter aircraft accessible to the company’s aircraft owners to provide a seamless travel experience in Europe and Asia.

San Jose Jet Center Opens Hangar E for Business
October 12, 2006, 5:54 AM
September 2004

A ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 19 officially opened Hangar E for business at California’s San Jose Jet Center.

Raytheon Offering RVSM Compliance Paperwork
October 12, 2006, 5:53 AM
September 2004

Raytheon Aircraft is now offering a complete package of RVSM compliance paperwork and flight-test services for operators of Beechcraft and Hawker turbine business aircraft once they are equipped and approved with RVSM avionics.

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