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First Production Superjet Flies

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) flew the first production Sukhoi Superjet 100–S/N 95007–for the first time today from the site of the company’s final assembly
Aircraft

Engine Failure Prompts A380 Groundings

A Qantas Airbus A380 on its way to Sydney from Singapore this morning experienced an uncontained engine failure soon after takeoff, forcing the airplane to
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Maintenance and Modifications

Alto To Provide Audio for All New Falcons

Dassault Falcon has selected Alto Aviation to supply the audio system for every new-production
Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk Opens Office in Africa

Blackhawk Modifications opened a new office near Lanseria International Airport, South Africa,
Maintenance and Modifications

RW Martin and Total Aircraft Services Rebrand

Ikhana Group is rebranding its subsidiaries RW Martin and Total Aircraft Services; both will op
Maintenance and Modifications

King Air 250 Gets Hartzell Composite Prop Blades

Hartzell Propeller has received FAA type certificate approval for a new advanced-composite ASC-II four-blade propeller.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Appoints 60th Service Center

Bombardier Aerospace has added three new AOG line maintenance facilities, including the company’s first service facilities in Malaysia and Latvia, expandin
Avionics

Jeppesen Dives Deeper into Digital Charts

Jeppesen introduced a new Web-based charting solution for the business aviation market.
Regulations and Government

New Restrictions Spark French Helo Lobby Ire

The French helicopter lobby association, UFH, is voicing concern about two new sets of rules recently released by the country’s civil aviation authority, t
Aircraft

Mexican Learjet 85 Facility Opens

Bombardier Aerospace officially inaugurated its new Learjet 85 component manufacturing facility at the Queretaro Aerospace Park in Mexico.
Charter & Fractional

Forecast Charter Demand Remains Strong

Forecast demand for executive charter flights over the next 30 days is slightly down from a month ago, according to the latest data from online charter por
Avionics

Embraer’s Profits Rise, but Bizjet Deliveries Dip

On Friday, Embraer reported a $98.5 million profit in the third quarter, up from $58 million a year ago, despite delivering 22 percent fewer aircraft.
Aircraft

Boeing Projects Solid Cargo Market

Global air cargo traffic will expand at an annual rate of 5.9 percent over the next two decades, according to Boeing’s World Air Cargo Forecast for 2010/20
Aircraft

British Airways Retires Its Last Boeing 757

British Airways bid farewell to its three remaining Boeing 757s on Saturday, October 30, with a special farewell tour around the UK.
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Sky Hope To Support Bizav Relief Efforts

Sky Hope Network has been formed by five industry professionals to offer business aviation ­support in emergencies.
FBOs

Ocean Sky explores field as new FBOs shape up in Spain

Ocean Sky has its three new Spanish FBOs up and running in Ibiza, Menorca and Valencia and is planning to add more facilities in Spain.
Avionics

Potomac Tracon Changes Reporting Procedures

AOPA has expressed serious concerns about a new letter to airmen issued by Potomac approach control requiring pilots flying in traffic patterns of nontower
Security

Kings’ arrest prompts legislator to act

A California congressman has picked up the cudgel in the mistaken detention at gunpoint of John and Martha King of King Schools on August 28, and the incid
Aircraft

Premier morphs into Hawker 200

Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) announced the rebranding of its Premier light jet as the Hawker 200 and introduced the King Air 250, a replacement for the King Air
Safety

French authorities seeking data analysis compliance

Recent pilot reports have suggested that French civil aviation authorities are requiring foreign operators to demonstrate that they have a safety ­manageme

Stephen Pope Wins NBAA Gold Wing Award

Stephen Pope, a senior editor of Aviation International News and editor of Business Jet Traveler magazine, has won this y

Industry OEMs continue to stare down recession

Discussing the recession and predictions of a business aviation indust
Rotorcraft

Eurocopter Opens Subsidiary in India

Eurocopter has officially opened an Indian subsidiary in a move to tackle the local market.

Sojourn Aviation Launches at NBAA

Sojourn Aviation, a new independent global aircraft sales company founded by former Hawker Beechcraft president Brad Hatt, was officially launched last m

Bizav Flight Activity Dipped Slightly in September

Just a month after regaining positive momentum, ­business aviation flight activity slipped into negative territory in September, falling 1.1 percent year

Learjet 60XR Sets Wichita-São Paulo Speed Record

The National Aeronautic Association confirmed that a Bombardier Learjet 60XR set a speed record between Wichita and São Paulo.
Avionics

There’s an App for Signature Flight Support

Signature Flight Support launched iFBO, a new iPhone application to provide customers with handheld access to key flight-planning and service information
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Places Order for 50 Phenom 300s

Embraer announced at the NBAA Convention last month that fractional provider NetJets signed an agreement to purchase 50 Phenom 300 light jets and has an op

Gogo keeps fliers connected

To promote its airborne Internet access system, Aircell offered NBAA showgoers a free trial of the
Accidents

Business Aviation Safety Remains Nearly Level

The total number of U.S.