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Charter & Fractional
European broker predicts pre-owned sales uptick in ’11
Business aircraft trading has started to move more freely, but the fallout from the financial crisis continues to cast a shadow over the market, according
Aircraft
Ice system, avionics update planned for FedEx Caravans
FedEx Express is converting its entire fleet of 250 Cessna 208 Caravans from de-icer boots to CAV Aerospace TKS ice-protection systems and Garmin G600
Gulfstream announces bold expansion plans
Gulfstream Aerospace announced ambitious plans last month for a $500 million, seven-year expansion project at its Savannah, Ga.
Regulations and Government
Bermuda Requires SMS for entry
As of November 18, Bermuda is requiring all foreign operators of business aircraft with an mtow of more than 12,500 pounds to have a safety management syst
Charter & Fractional
French Charter Firm faces liquidation
Financial records at French air charter operator Blue Line are being scrutinized following the company’s compulsory liquidation on October 6 with debts
Accidents
Citation Crashes in Fog at UK Airport
The UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch is probing the crash of a Cessna Citation II that closed Birmingham Airport for several hours on November 19.
Aircraft
Hawker 4000s Set for Significant Upgrade
Faced with an FAA mandate to modify all of the Hawker 4000s delivered thus far with fuel system upgrades that meet the latest certification standards, H
Rotorcraft
Schweizer family Sues Sikorsky
Members of the Schweizer family claim Sikorsky short-changed them on the 2004 purchase of their helicopter company and are suing to recover $2.8 million.
Regulations and Government
FAA Proposes Photo Licenses for Pilots
The FAA last month announced a proposed rule that would require all U.S.
CRJ1000 Gains Transport Canada and EASA Certification
The newest and largest member of Bombardier’s ubiquitous regional jet line, the 100-seat CRJ1000, has won certification from Transport Canada and the Eur
China aviation event gives a nod to bizav
Last month’s China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai provided a boost for those in business aviation growing tired of hearing about
FBOs
TWC closes purchase deal for ACM Aviation
On November 12, Van Nuys-based charter/management provider TWC Aviation completed its acquisition of ACM Aviation, which is headquartered in San J
Aircraft
Cessna studies single-engine t-prop
It’s no secret that Cessna is in the early stages of developing a new single-engine turboprop–one designed for fast, comfortable traveling and intended t
Regulations and Government
GOP House Victory Costs GA Some Allies
With the Republican victories last month, several prominent backers of general aviation have moved on.
AeroBridge Receives Support from Industry
AeroBridge (née Corporate Aviation Responding in Emergencies, or Care) said it received commitments for continued support during national and internation
Regulations and Government
French Helo Lobby Concerned by New Rules
France’s helicopter lobby association, the UFH, is concerned about new rules recently released by the country’s civil aviation authority, the DGAC.
Avionics
Universal Avionics Selected by Gulfstream
Gulfstream selected Universal Avionics’ cockpit voice recorder with recorder independent power supply (Rips) and flight data recorder as forward-fit, sta
Accidents
Controller Sentenced over 2006 Brazil Midair
A Brazilian air traffic controller was given a 14-month suspended sentence last month in the 2006 midair of a Gol Airlines Boeing 737-800 and an Embraer Le
Sustainability and Environment
Deadline looms for EU verified emission report
With less than four months to go before the March 31 deadline for aircraft operators to submit independently verified emissions reports for the European Un
Aircraft
Emivest seeks new buyer to stave off liquidation
Emivest Aerospace’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization
GM Starts Using Private Aircraft Again
General Motors used charter aircraft for its initial public offering (IPO) roadshow last month, marking the first time the company has used private aircra
Regulations and Government
NBAA Confirms Aussie Transport Security
A six-year-old Australian law that requires international operators of jet aircraft exceeding 12,500 pounds mtow to have a Transport Security Program (TS
Cabin Interior and Electronics
PPG Shows Darker Side of Dimmable Window
Passengers on business jets will be able to block more light coming through electrically dimmable cabin windows with a new dual-panel option from PPG Indus
Charter & Fractional
Air Partner Now Offering Mideast Jet Card
Aircraft charter firm Air Partner launched a new Middle East jet card for private jet customers who want to travel within the region.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Profitable So Far This Year
Revenues at Berkshire Hathaway’s NetJets fractional aircraft subsidiary climbed 17 percent during the first nine months of this year versus a year ago “d
OEM revenues, shipments decline in 3Q
Third-quarter earnings from five business jet OEMs are in, and with the exception of Gulfstream the results aren’t for the squeamish.
Dassault F
Continuing cost cutting, Hawker lays off 350
In a letter to Hawker Beechcraft employees on October 22, chairman and CEO Bill Boisture laid out plans for the Wichita OEM’s latest employee cuts, whi
Industry on course for real recovery in 2012
If you consider the recent 63rd NBAA Convention and Exhibition as a bellwether, the business aviation industry appears to be turning the corner.
