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Catering Report 2009: Catering cacapés

Caterers EncouragedTo Share Exhibit SpaceIn past years, the Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference and the Flight Attendants Conference sponsored

Catering Report 2009

If the recession has been hard on the operators of business aircraft, it has been equally brutal on the hundreds of caterers whose livelihood depends on bu
Safety

EMS crash underscores value of risk assessment

When a veteran EMS helicopter pilot, probably thinking he was running out of options, decided to dive under a cloud deck to look for the ground, he crashed
Aircraft

Pilot Report: Embraer Lineage 1000

Ask people why they finally decided to acquire a business airplane and they inevitably mention speed as the deciding factor.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Amac Delivers First Cabin Outfitting Project

Amac Aerospace has delivered its first cabin completion project, a high-end executive outfitting for a Middle East head of state.
Accidents

Suit settled in crash of Learjet 60

A settlement has been reached in one lawsuit stemming from the September 2008 crash of a Learjet 60 in which Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein was injured.
Regulations and Government

NTSB Wants More Helo Ops Oversight

The NTSB issued another set of recommendations regarding helicopter emergency medical service (EMS) operations, this time highlighting concerns with FAA ov
ATC

ATC System Failure Causes Delays

On November 19, the FAA’s computerized system for loading flight plans failed, causing widespread traffic delays of up to 90 minutes and some airline flig
Aircraft

First Production CJ4 Rolled Out

Cessna Aircraft rolled out the first production Citation CJ4 last month and sent it to the paint and interior shops for completion.

NBAA Discount for Virtual Surgeons

NBAA is offering a 10-percent discount on the Virtual Flight Surgeons Complete Aeromedical Services Program (Casp).
Aircraft

Bombardier Planning G650 Competitor?

Bombardier CEO Pierre Beaudoin last month indicated that the Canadian manufacturer might launch a model to compete with the Gulfstream G650, but he did not

More Cancellations for Dassault

Dassault’s third-quarter financial results indicate that the backlog for Falcon business jets is still suffering from cancellations.

Forecast Shows Recovery in 2012

In its latest business jet market prediction covering the next 10 years, Forecast International calls for worldwide production of 11,277 business jets wort
Security

TSA Proposes Repair Station Security Rule

The TSA on November 17 released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to strengthen aircraft repair station security.

Industry outlook remains murky in prognosticators’ tea leaves

For the past several months, analysts and industry observers have been noting signs of a recovery, even as some statistics suggest otherwise.
Regulations and Government

Senators: act now to fund FAA

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Safety

Babbitt to regional execs: add FOQA and ASAP

FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt called on members of the Regional Airline Association (RAA) to participate in voluntary safety information programs such as
Accidents

Settlement Reached in 2008 Learjet 60 Crash

A settlement has been reached in one of a number of lawsuits stemming from the September 2008 crash of a Learjet 60 in which Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein was inj
Regulations and Government

Should Uncle Sam Fund NextGen Avionics?

Even though DOT Secretary Ray LaHood told the “Future of U.S.
Aircraft

Cessna Delivers Four; Sees Demand for More

As evidence of the continuing demand for new aircraft in the Middle East, Cessna handed over four Citations to four separate customers at the Dubai Air Sho
Aircraft

Middle East Falcon Fleet To Grow 50% in Three Years

With 50 of its aircraft currently operating in the Middle East, Dassault expects that total to swell by 50 percent over the next three years, according to
Aircraft

Bombardier Planning G650 Competitor?

Although a spokeswoman confirmed last week that Bombardier has no imminent plans to announce a larger jet to compete with Gulfstream’s G650, CEO Pierre Bea

NTSB Asks for More Oversight of Public Helo Ops

The NTSB has issued another set of recommendations regarding helicopter emergency medical service (EMS) operations, this time highlighting concerns with FA

FAA Adds Special Flight Rules for Hudson Transit

New FAA regulations take effect on Thursday to separate air traffic in the Hudson River VFR corridor on the west side of Manhattan in New York City.

ACJ MAKES a Perfect 10 for Comlux

Aircraft management and charter firm Comlux yesterday placed an order for its tenth Airbus executive jet, making it the largest single operator of the airc

Aircell Names ExecuJet Local Dealer

Airborne communication specialist Aircell has appointed ExecuJet Aviation as its first authorized dealer in the Middle East.

Bombardier Adding Regional Aircraft to Depot

Bombardier Aerospace announced yesterday that it will offer its commercial aircraft customers in the Middle East ready access to parts through its existing
Charter & Fractional

Royal Jet remains on flight plan for growth

Abu Dhabi-based Royal Jet’s diversification and five-year plan have helped maintain its growth during the last year, according to Shane O’Hare, president a

News Clips from Dubai 2009

Jet Aviation Joins JSSI’s Network of Mx ProvidersJet Aviation of Basel, Switzerland, has signed a service agreement with Jet Support
Engines

Libyan airlines chooses CFM power

Libyan Airlines on Sunday selected the CFM56-5B engine to provide power for seven A320s it has on firm order, and five more on which it has options.