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Maintenance and Modifications
Air Mauritius Extends Engine Deal with Lufthansa
Lufthansa Technik Aero Alzey (LTAA) and Air Mauritius have signed an exclusive agreement for th
Maintenance and Modifications
Aerostar Launches 24/7 AOG To Support Indian Ops
Aerostar Ventures Singapore has launched an AOG desk for Indian customers.
Maintenance and Modifications
Air Services Completes Extensive Embraer Recovery
Air Services’ mobile recovery team recovered an Embraer 145 after it slid off a runway in Cana
Maintenance and Modifications
ARSA Symposium Spotlights Congressional Developments
The Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) has set March 31 through April 2 as the dates for its annual repair symposium at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Possible Ground Switching Failure in Jackson Hole Overrun
A problem with a weight on wheels (WOW) switch is being eyed in the American Airlines Boeing 757-200 that ran off the end of snow contaminated Runway 19 at
Charter & Fractional
XOJet Eyes Continued Air Charter Growth
XOJet late last month announced 50-percent year-over-year growth and that it expects more of th
Safety
NTSB Wants Tighter Standards for Public-use Helicopters
The NTSB late last month issued a fresh batch of recommendations (A-10-148-158 and
Charter & Fractional
Charter Demand Dips, but Prices Hold Up
With the holidays now over, demand this month for private charter flights predictably decreased on a month-over-month basis.
Analysts See Brighter Year Ahead for Bizav
Two business aviation analysts believe that business aviation is set for recovery this year, rather than the 2012 turnaround predicted by most prognosticat
New CEO, Chairman at Superjet International
Former Alenia executive Carlo Logli (senior vice president of strategies and business development) replaced Alessandro Franzoni as CEO of
NTSB Strips American Airlines of Party Status in Overrun Investigation
The NTSB excused American Airlines from further participation in the investigation of a December 29, 2010 runway overrun of one of its Boeing 757s in Jacks
People in Aviation: Awards
Bill Hardy, an A&P mechanic with Greensboro, N.C.-based Timco Aviation Services, was chosen to receive the FAA’s Charles Taylor “Maste
People in Aviation: Final Flights - William Fox
William Fox, 68, a long-time employee of Dassault Falcon Jet, died on November 16 in Mountain Home, Ark.
People in Aviation: Final Flights - Wes Clark
Wes Clark, 84, a 64-year aviation industry veteran, died on November 23 in Plano, Texas.
People in Aviation: Final Flights - Lee Juan Lanford
Lee Juan Lanford, 87, founder of Associated Air Center (AAC), died on November 13 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease.
People in Aviation: Final Flights - Howard Janotta
Howard Janotta, 86, a corporate pilot for more than 30 years, died on November 22 at his home in San Antonio.
Accidents
Accidents: Factual Reports - Flap Settings Eyed In Hard Landing
Bombardier CL-600-2B16, Vineyard Haven, Mass., Sept.
Newsmakers 2010
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Accidents
Accidents: Final Reports - Cause Undetermined In Fatal King Air Accident
Hawker Beechcraft A100, Moab, Utah, Aug.
Accidents
Accidents: Final Reports - Windshield Strength Cited In Fatal Sikorsky Crash
Sikorsky S-76C++, Morgan City, La., Jan.
Sustainability and Environment
UVair Access Now Available Via Universal Mobile
Universal Weather & Aviation has introduced the second release of its Universal Mobile application.
Jet Aviation offers new flight departments help
With most OEMs reporting that first-time new jet buyers account for between one-fifth and more than one-third of their current sales, private aviation serv
Aircraft
Alsalam Aircraft chooses Saudi partner for interior business
Alsalam Aircraft delivered a Lockheed L-100 Hercules in VIP configuration (photo, above) to an undisclosed customer at last month’s Meba show in Dubai.
Aircraft
Hawker 4000 set for major upgrade program
Hawker 4000 set for major upgrade prograOwners of Hawker 4000 super-midsize jets will receive compensation in the form of alternative lift while thei
General Dynamics’ Aerospace Group Shines
General Dynamics’ aerospace group is on track to post a modest growth in revenue over last year, according to company CEO and chairman Jay Johnson.
