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Part 91 Ops Drive Business Aircraft Activity Growth

Thanks to Part 91 operators, overall U.S.
Charter & Fractional

EJM Gains FAA Authorization for iPad EFB

The FAA has authorized Executive Jet Management (EJM) to replace paper terminal charts with Apple iPad-based Class 1 electronic flight bags (EFBs) running
Charter & Fractional

Gulfstream V Stuck in Congo

A Gulfstream V managed by New York City-based Arcadia Aviation was seized last week in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and the flight crew and
Aircraft

FAA OKs Falcon 7X Enhanced Vision System

Dassault Falcon received FAA operational certification for the Falcon 7X’s enhanced vision system (EVS) late last week.
FBOs

TAG Cleared To Increase Farnborough Airport Movements

The annual limit on movements at the London-area Farnborough Airport will rise incrementally from 28,000 to 50,000 between now and 2019.
Aircraft

747-8I Schedule ‘Aggressive But Achievable,’ says Boeing

Boeing plans to fly the 747-8 Intercontinental for
Aircraft

New Japanese LCA To Launch A320 Services

A&F Aviation, the new Japanese airline established earlier this month by All Nippon Airways (ANA) and First Eastern Investment Group (First Eastern), will
Aircraft

Cost control continues to challenge Airbus, even as new orders flow

Airbus entered 2011 with a clear perspective on its main challenges and opportunities.

GE-Avic Deal Highlights Old Suspicions

Protectionists have sounded the familiar alarms over GE’s joint venture with China’s Avic, formalized during January’s state visit to Washington by Chinese
Regulations and Government

Large Aircraft Security Proposal v2.0 Coming Soon

Speaking at the National Air Transportation Association's FBO Leadership Conference this week in Savannah, Ga., Transportation Security Administration gene
Aircraft

Gulfstream G650 Shows Off Its Fast Legs

Gulfstream G650 S/N 6004 recently demonstrated the modelπs high-speed cruising capabilities, flying more than 1,900 nm in 3 hours and 26 minutes.
Regulations and Government

Genav Groups Call for NextGen Financial Incentives

Despite efforts to reduce federal government spending to 2008 levels, general aviation groups told Congress yesterday it is "critical" that the next FAA re
Safety

Canadian Safety Board Casts Wide Blame In S-92A Crash

Canadaπs Transportation Safety Board (TSB) yesterday issued its final report on the

Green Is Gold for Heritage Aviation

Heritage Aviation, the recently op

Metroliner crashes in Ireland after attempts to land in fog

A Fairchild Metroliner crashed in fog at Cork Airport in Ireland today, killing six people and injuring six more.
Aircraft

Boeing to deliver 787 to Air India in Q4

Boeing will deliver Air India’s first 787 Dreamliner by the fourth quarter, Boeing India president Dinesh Keskar said yesterday at Aero India.
Maintenance and Modifications

Snap-on System Automatically Tracks Tools

Tool manufacturer and distributor Snap-on Industrial has introduced the ATC 5 tool-control system, which combines software, a keyless entry system, foam-
Maintenance and Modifications

AAT Aircraft Maintenance Receives Part 145 Approval

Dallas-based AAT Aircraft Maintenance has been certified as an FAA-approved Part 145 repair station.
Maintenance and Modifications

Chromalloy Coating Enhances Engine Performance

Chromalloy is offering a new thermal barrier coating it claims enhances the performance of gas turbine engines.
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Expands Support in Middle East and Africa

Embraer and EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering have signed a five-year agreement designating the MRO an authorized service center for the Embraer E17

Jet Aviation Offers AOG Hotline in EMEA, Asia

Jet Aviation has launched a 24-hour AOG hotline for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
FBOs

Addison Intercepts Bizav Flights as Snow Gripped Dallas

Two freak Dallas-area winter storms–one ice, the other snow–in the days leading up to the Super Bowl were bad news for air travelers trying to get to the b
Aircraft

AIN Blog: The Airborne Intelligence Conundrum

When it comes to defense coverage, AIN naturally focuses on airborne systems and platforms, including some very high-tech stuff, of course.
Aircraft

Fifth Boeing 747-8 Freighter Enters Flight-test Program

The fifth Boeing 747-8 Freighter took to the air for the first time today from Paine Field in Everett, Wash.
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Aircraft

UK Chinook Upgrade Flies, More Details Emerge

Boeing announced the first flight of an upgraded
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Aircraft

Marshall Pursues Its Core C-130 Hercules Business

Marshall Aerospace took steps to boost the future of its core business: C-130 Hercules maintenance and support.
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Aircraft

Light Air Support Contenders are Tested by U.S. Air Force

Flight evaluations of the two contenders for the U.S.
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