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F50s Get New Life in Indonesia

Jakarta-based PT Sky Aviation plans to start operations with three Fokker 50 turboprops during this year’s first quarter, following the launch of scheduled

Dudes, Here’s Your Fine!

The FAA is fining Utah-based “Heli-Dudes” $330,000 for conducting 30 air tours in Robinson R22s last year without an operating certificate.
Sustainability and Environment

Eco-diesel Jet Fuel Plant Planned in Brazil

Airbus, Brazilian carrier TAM Linhas Aéreas and others interested in the feasibility of biofuels for aviation use are working to establish a “bio-ke

Russian Helicopters Consolidates

Russian Helicopters last month announced it has consolidated “control stock of all of Russia’s rotorcraft-building enterprises,” as it has increased
Maintenance and Modifications

Orders Flying In for Falcon 900 Winglets

Since Aviation Partners announced in October that it would begin accepting orders for its drag-reducing blended winglets for the Dassault Falcon 900

AgustaWestland Must Repay EU Subsidies

The European Commission ruled that AgustaWestland must repay a €25 million military subsidy it received from the Italian government in 1998 for the AW139 m

Jet Aviation Claims First 747-8 Outfitting Contract

Swiss aircraft services company Jet Aviation claims to have won the first contract for cabin completion of Boeing’s new 747-8.

Jet Aviation Launches Jet Falcon Refurb Program

Jet Aviation Basel, a designated Dassault Falcon completion center, has launched Jet Falcon, a cabin refurbishment program designed specifically for the Fa

InspecTech Enhances iShade Dimmable Windows

InspecTech Aero Service has enhanced its iShade dimmable windows.

SR Technics Moves Into Bizliner Completions

Switzerland-based airliner maintenance, repair and overhaul group SR Technics is moving into the business aircraft completions market through a new

Saab To Maintain Scandinavian EMS Helos

Saab has signed an eight-year contract with Scandinavian Air Ambulance to maintain the group’s seven helicopters and eight fixed-wing aircraft.

ACJC Delivers First A320 With GSM Package

Airbus Corporate Jet Center recently delivered what it says is the first executive A320 Prestige equipped with the company’s new GSM on-board system, allow

Flying Colours Looking for Help With CRJ Conversions

Canadian aircraft services center Flying Colours has been talking to potential partners outside North America to support operators of a growing number of C

NBAA To Hold Four Regional Bizav Forums in 2011

NBAA announced the dates for this year’s four regional business aviation forums.

Robinson Production Plummets

Last year Robinson Helicopter manufactured 162 helicopters, down from a peak annual production of 893 just two years earlier.
Charter & Fractional

Part 121 Fatigue Regulations Months Away

Revised rules for flight, duty and rest times for Part 121 flight crews are still several months away, according to the FAA.
Accidents

Lawsuit: ATC Provided Old Wx Data to Trooper 2

The State of Maryland has filed a $4 million suit against the FAA alleging controller negligence related to the
Accidents

FACTUAL REPORT: FLAP SETTINGS EYED IN MU-2 CRASH

Mitsubishi MU-2B-60, Elyria, Ohio, Jan 18, 2010–The turboprop twin was destroyed and its ATP-rated pilot and three passengers were killed when it cr
Accidents

FINAL REPORT: PILOT, ATC CITED IN KING AIR WEATHER CRASH

Hawker Beechcraft King Air B100, Benavides, Texas, Oct.
Accidents

FACTUAL REPORT: GIV DAMAGED IN TAXI ACCIDENT

Gulfstream IV, New York, N.Y., July 27, 2010–While the twinjet was taxiing to its parking area on the ramp at John F.
Accidents

PRELIMINARY REPORT: MERIDIANS SUFFER ENGINE FAILURES

Piper PA-46-500TP, Port Mansfield, Texas, Oct.
Accidents

PRELIMINARY REPORT: GIV OVERRUNS WET RUNWAY ON LANDING

Gulfstream IV, Gander, Canada, Oct.
Accidents

PRELIMINARY REPORT: FRENCH TURBOPROP SUFFERS FATAL CRASH

Hawker Beechcraft King Air C90A, St.
Accidents

PRELIMINARY REPORT: KING AIR LOSES DOOR IN FLIGHT

Hawker Beechcraft King Air 300, Minneapolis, Dec.

Wireless Hums could reduce operating costs

Wireless health usage and monitoring systems (Hums) are currently flying experimentally in four U.S.
Accidents

PRELIMINARY REPORT: PHENOMS SUFFER RUNWAY DEPARTURES

Embraer Phenom 100, La Verne, Calif, Dec.

OnAir Strengthens Business Aviation Presence

Geneva-based air/ground communication specialist OnAir, which had originally restricted its in-flight personal cellphone user system to the airline industr

Lufthansa Completion Slots Booked Into 2016

Lufthansa Technik is busy and expects to become busier.