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Training and Workforce

First Conforming HondaJet To Fly ‘Very Soon’

System ground tests and static structural stress testing of production-conforming aircraft continue at the HondaJet research and development center in Gree
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Swiss design A380s for Grand Tours

A consortium of investors led by Switzerland-based Van Lattmann Corporate Communications (VLCC) has embarked on an ambitious project to operate VIP version
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Beefs Up North American Mobile Support

StandardAero continues to focus on strengthening its business aviation capability and commitment.
Maintenance and Modifications

First Embraer Airline ASC Named in China

Beijing-based Embraer China Aircraft Technical Services, which was inaugurated in July, has bee
Maintenance and Modifications

AeroHoff Inspection Services Offers Mobile NDT

Oceanside, Calif.-based repair station AeroHoff Inspection Services is “a mobile advanced NDT p
Maintenance and Modifications

BBA Opens AOG Mission Control

BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO) has opened a 24/7 AOG technical support center at
Safety

Phenom 100 blowouts prompt FAA scrutiny

For the third time this year, an Embraer Phenom 100 suffered a dual tire blowout upon landing after a reported failure in the brake-by-wire system.
Maintenance and Modifications

GDAS and Midcoast Rebrand

The new year will see General Dynamics Aviation Services (GDAS) rebranded to Gulfstream and Mid
Safety

Online SMS Subscription Service Planned

FltPlan.com said it is developing an online safety management system (SMS) subscription service for smaller business aviation flight departments and oper

NBAA Releases 2010 Bizav Fact Book

NBAA released its 2010 Business Aviation Fact Book, a comprehensive profile of the industry that provides real-world information and data about its value
ATC

Plane Finder App Reveals Aircraft Info

Plane Finder AR (augmented reality) iPhone and Android apps from UK-based Pinkfroot display aircraft transmitting ADS-B Out signals.
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Pilots Facing Certificate Action

The FAA has concluded that two Boston Air Charter pilots were in violation of the FARs when they took off in their respective Cessna Citations from Norwo
Airports

Redhill Making Bid To Attract VLJ Traffic

Redhill Aerodrome, a grass strip close to London Gatwick Airport, is seeking permission to build a 3,671-foot concrete runway in a bid to attract very li
Accidents

Serious Runway Incursions Fall Sharply in U.S.

According to the DOT and FAA, the number of serious runway incursions at U.S.

People in Aviation

Gulfstream has appointed two new production vice presidents.

Bizav activity begins to bloom in Asia

The Asian business aviation sector is on the brink of hatching into an extremely lucrative market.
Aircraft

VLJ evolution takes first steps in Europe

Whether it’s entirely the fault of the economic crisis we may never know, but we can be sure the anticipated very-light-jet (VLJ) revolution never happened
FBOs

ExecuJet adopts Parisian air

ExecuJet Europe and France’s Ad- vanced Air Support (AAS) launched their new joint-venture FBO at Paris Le Bourget on October 7.

JPMorgan: Pre-owned Market Recovery Stalls

According to JPMorgan’s latest business jet monthly report, improvement in the pre-owned market has stalled.
Avionics

Western, Universal Partner on Falcon 900 Retrofit

Greenwich AeroGroup’s Western Aircraft and Universal Avionics announced a partnership last month at the NBAA Convention to develop an avionics retrofit p
Aircraft

Cessna Chooses Elliptical Winglets for Citation Ten

Cessna has selected Winglet Technology’s elliptical winglet for the new Citation Ten.
Safety

Helo Safety Effort in Full Swing in Europe

The European Helicopter Safety Implementation Team (EHSIT) has released a 22-page “training leaflet” aimed at making helicopter pilots more aware of ­hazar
FBOs

Honeywell sees upturn start in ’12

As the industry sees ­glimmers of hope that the downturn is finally ending, engine and avionics manufacturer Honeywell anticipates at least one more down y
Aircraft

Nextant on course for 400XT ticket next year

The flight-test program is continuing apace for Nextant Aerospace’s Beechjet 400 conversion as it moves closer to certification.
FBOs

Independent op Partners with Signature as manager

With the addition of its newest facility at California’s Fresno Yosemite International Airport,
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Innovation, Function Hallmark G650 Cabin

Describing the cabin of Gulfstream’s new G650, senior v-p of programs, engineering and test Pres Henne said it began with a sketch of a cup holder and a si

Superjet passes noise trials

The Sukhoi Superjet 100 last month passed a

ASA Mechanics Choose Teamsters

Nearly 600 mechanics and related workers at Atlantic Southeast Airlines last month voted to join the Teamsters union by a 2-to-1 margin.

Caribbean Orders Nine ATR 72-600s

Trinidad and Tobago’s Caribbean Airlines signed a firm order in late September covering nine ATR 72-600s worth some $200 million at list prices.