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FBOs
U.S. Eases Customs and Immigration Pre-Clearance Process in Shannon
The process through which business aircraft passengers and crew can clear U.S.
Safety
Bombardier flight tests electric ice-protection system
In the quest to develop more aircraft systems driven by electricity and to improve reliability, Bombardier Aerospace completed another milestone in its Str
Sustainability and Environment
Europe to U.S.: “We Won’t Back Down on Emissions,”
The European Commission is refusing to back down over the implementation of its controversial emissions trading scheme (ETS), even in the face of possible
Engines
Product Support Survey 2011 Part 3: Engines
Williams once again takes the top spot among turbofan manufacturers.
AIN Blog: A Wall That Helps Us All
For readers, one good thing about Aviation International News and its sister publications is our independence.
AIN Blog: FAA Administrator Makes the Case for NextGen
FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt has been in the hustings recently pumping NextGen and long-term FAA reauthorization.
Aircraft
Boeing Philadelphia Employees Busted in Prescription Drug Sting
DEA and FBI agents yesterday arrested 22 employees and former employees of Boeing’s Ridley Park, Pa.
Lufthansa To Add to World’s Largest Airbus Fleet
Lufthansa’s supervisory board has approved the purchase of two more Airbus A380s, four A320s and one A330-300, the manufacturer announced today.
Regulations and Government
Court Showdown Over Barr Repeal To Start December 2
Court hearings will start December 2 in the lawsuit filed by
Regulations and Government
EBAA Seeks Fair Access to European Airports
While EBAA praised the European Commission’s initiative to revise the regulation on airport slots today at the European Airport Coordinators Association’s
FBOs
Sheltair To Operate Iconic FBO at JFK Airport
Sheltair signed a lease agreement yesterday with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to manage and operate the general aviation facility at John F.
Bolen Touts GA’s Positive Trade Balance for U.S.
In testimony yesterday to the U.S.
FBOs
Situation Normal at Million Air SBD Following FBI Raid
It’s business as usual at the Million Air FBO at San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) in Southern California, following an FBI document-gathering rai
AIN Blog: A Breath of Fresh Air From a Regulator
Although I get the impression that air safety in Australia is micromanaged, I admire John McCormick, director of aviation safety for the Civil Aviation Saf
Maintenance and Modifications
Professional Aviation Associates, Masco Service Ally
Professional Aviation Associates (PAA) has formed an alliance with Masco Service of Southlake, Texas.
Maintenance and Modifications
PAG Acquires Aero Technology
Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG) has acquired Aero Technology of Long Beach, Calif.
Maintenance and Modifications
PWC and Avic Open MRO in China
Pratt & Whitney Canada and China Aviation Engine Holdings (Avic Engine Holdings) have announced a new joint venture to be located in Zhuzhou, Province
Maintenance and Modifications
Phoenix Heliparts Set for Aspen Evolution STC on MD500
Phoenix Heliparts and Aspen Avionics, manufacturer of the Evolution flight display system, are preparing to receive an FAA supplemental type certificate fo
Maintenance and Modifications
Cessna Faces $2.4M FAA Fine for Bad Composite Work
The FAA has proposed a $2.425 million civil penalty against Cessna Aircraft
AIN Blog: Behind the Scenes at Business Jet Traveler, August/September 2011
Providing you with the best information available on business jet travel is by far our most important goal here at Business Jet Traveler maga
Aircraft
New Cessna Citation M2 Relights CJ1+ Torch
Cessna announced a new twinjet derivative yesterday to serve as a step-up for Mustang owners or as a higher entry-level Citation between the Mustang and CJ
JetNet: Pre-owned Bizjet Prices, Transactions Climbing
“For the first time this year, some long-anticipated good news came for pre-owned business jet retail sale transactions,” JetNet said yesterday.
ATC
Next-gen Iridium Satellites Might Carry ADS-B Payloads
Satellite communications provider Iridium is in discussions with other aerospace companies and air navigation service providers to equip its next generatio
Cirrus Expects Funding To Start Flowing
Cirrus Aircraft reached a milestone late last week when newly appointed CEO Dale Klapmeier delivered the 5,000th SR-series airplane, an event staged at AOP
Regulations and Government
LightSquared, FCC Receive Congressional Scrutiny
Congressional opponents of LightSquared’s 4G broadband plan all
ATC
AIN Blog: Iridium Declares Goal To ‘Own’ the Cockpit
With a narrower pipe but greater reach for voice and data than its rival Inmarsat, the Iridium satellite network is becoming increasingly relevant for airc
