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Gulfstream Orders Soar in Second Quarter
“Second-quarter Gulfstream orders were the largest we’ve seen since the economic downturn began,” said Jay Johnson, chairman of Gulfstream Aerospace parent
FBOs
Globalair.Com Intros New Fuel Price App
Internet aviation information provider Globalair.com announced the debut of FBO Fuel Prices, its first real-time iPhone and iPad application
Airway Manual on the iPad offered by Jeppesen’s Mobile FliteDeck
Jeppesen’s Mobile FliteDeck went live on Apple’s AppStore on July 25 and had been downloaded more than 3,000 times before Jeppesen formally announced the i
Maintenance and Modifications
AAR Opens Miami Wheel and Brake Facility
AAR has opened a new 12,500-sq-ft Aircraft Wheel and Brake Services facility extension to its existing Landing Gear Services operation in Miami.
ATC
Unmanned Aircraft in U.S. Airspace is Inevitable
GA representatives accept the inevitability of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) flying in civil airspace, but urge their safe introduction.
FBOs
Sheltair Completes New FBO, New Hangar
Sheltair inaugurated its latest facility–at Northwest Florida Beaches Airport–last month.
Airports
East Coast Bizav Operators Keep Tabs on Hurricane Irene
As Hurricane Irene approaches the U.S.
Aircraft
FAA Certifies Load 20 Mod for Hawker 4000
The final feature of Hawker Beechcraft’s upgrade and enhancement program for the Hawker 4000 received FAA certification Tuesday–the “Load 20” package for t
Aircraft
Brazil Clears the Decks for Aviation Expansion
The hangar at Congonhas Airport in São Paulo, Brazil, that held Labace two weeks ago echoed to a claw-equipped backhoe chewing into the wing of a defunct B
Airports
Local Bizav Groups Step Up to the Barr
The Block Aircraft Registration Request (Barr) Legal Defense Fund set up last month
Safety
Robinson Working with FAA on R44 ‘Mast Rocking’
Robinson Helicopter CEO Kurt Robinson said his company has been working with the FAA for “some time” to address concerns about “mast rocking” on its R44 he
Avionics
Aircell Satcoms Approved in Brazil
Brazil’s Agência Nacional De Aviação Civil has approved the installation of Aircell’s Aviator 300 and 350 satcom systems in the Airbus A319 and Cessna CJ3.
Regulations and Government
GA Rebuffs Obama Attacks at Iowa Rally
General Aviation Manufacturers Association president Pete Bunce decried President Obama’s “negative rhetoric” about the GA industry during a rally last mon
FBOs
Universal Opens Second FBO Down Under
Universal’s Australian subsidiary has opened a new facility at Perth International, the country’s second busiest business aviation airport.
FBOs
Signature Adds To Its Roster
Signature Flight Support has purchased Puerto Rico-based Tropical Aviation and its FBO at Isla Grande-Fernando L Rivas Dominicci Airport in downtown San Ju
Charter & Fractional
Flexjet Launches Learjet 85 Frax Program
Flexjet, Bombardier’s Texas-based fractional ownership operation, launched a Learjet 85 program.
Avionics
Avionics Update Extends Life of Beech 1900
A Beech 1900D with a new Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 integrated display system (IDS) made its first flight on August 12.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aeross and CRS Jet Spares Sign Agreement
Aftermarket parts supplier CRS Jet Spares has entered into an agreement with Brazilian repair and overhaul company Aeross.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Omaha Completes First TFE731 Line-level Inspection
The Omaha, Neb.
Aircraft
Delta Places Order for 100 Boeing 737-900ERs
Boeing and Delta Air Lines today announced an order for 100 B737-900ERs worth $8.5 billion at list prices.
FBOs
Atlanta FBO Completes Ramp Expansion
Preferred Jet Center at Atlanta’s Cobb County-McCollum Aiport recently finished a four-month-long ramp improvement project that will allow the FBO to accom
Aircraft
Eclipse 500s Cleared To FL410 Again
Eclipse Aerospace said the FAA has approved Eclipse 500s to return to a maximum certified ceiling of 41,000 feet, effective immediately upon the installati
Aircraft
VIP A380 Cruiseliner Delayed by Arab Uprisings
The team behind ambitious plans to operate Airbu
Airports
Munich Executive Sees Boost In Use
Business aircraft traffic at the recently rebranded Munich Executive Airport has been growing.
Avionics
Pre-owned GPS: Special Police Discount!
The former head of the New York State Police aviation unit has been charged with grand larceny for selling a state-owned Garmin 496 GPS to a fellow trooper
