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Bombardier feels flattered by Gulfstream’s new products

With two new aircraft programs fast approaching the marketplace Gulfstream Aerospace is challenging Bombardier’s recent dominance as arguably the leading i

European bizav maintains public image

Since the beginning of the economic crisis, European company executives flying in business jets largely have escaped being singled out as fat cats as infam
Aircraft

Euro Falcon M&O yields goldmine of info

Dassault Aviation’s maintenance and operations (M&O) seminar held here in Geneva on April 1 was a prime opportunity for the Falcon business jet manufacture

Multiple headaches dog Euro bizav in 2010

Despite the industry’s troubled times, the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) now has more members than in its entire history–425 companies–a

Airline Traffic Figures for March Approach 2008 Highs

The world's airline industry posted yet another banner month in March, as demand for international passenger service grew 10.3 percent and cargo demand inc

FAA to Pilots: Avoid Cockpit Distractions

While directed at the airlines, the FAA’s call yesterday for operators to create and enforce policies that will limit distractions in the cockpit and keep

First Cepa Bizav Show Planned for 2011

The Central Europe Private Aviation (Cepa) industry association has launched plans for a new business aviation trade show focused on central and eastern Eu

Darby Aviation Fights FAA Suspension Order

In a five-page response to the FAA’s April 23 emergency order to suspend Darby Aviation’s Part 135 charter certificate, the company’s lawyers–Anderson and

ATA Declares 2010 ‘Day on the Hill’ a Success

The National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA) annual “Day on the Hill” attracted nearly 100 association members to the Capitol building in Washingto
ATC

ADS-B Now Active in Philadelphia Area

ADS-B, one of the cornerstones of the FAA’s air traffic control modernization plan known as NextGen, was declared operational in the Philadelphia area yest

NTSB's most wanted list gets update

In its annual review of most wanted transportation safety improvements, the NTSB updated its list of items requiring rapid attention and added a new urgent
Aircraft

Airbus To Compress A350XWB Flight-test Schedule

Airbus will have to compress the original 15-month flight-test program planned for the A350-900 into a 12-month exercise to accommodate an extension of the
Sustainability and Environment

Private Sector Allies with Military on Alternative Fuels

In a bid to bolster the market for alternative fuels, two of the world's largest consumers of jet-A have formed a strategic alliance: the U.S.
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Aircraft

Airline Mergers Gather Momentum in Europe and U.S.

The weeks preceding the unforeseen losses caused by
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Boeing To Decide on 737 Rate Hike This Quarter

Boeing plans to decide by the end of this quarter whether or not to raise production rates for its 737 family, as the company anticipates further strengthe
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AIN Guest Perspective: JetBlue CEO Dave Barger

The effort to bring “humanity” back to air travel has guided JetBlue CEO Dave Barger's management philosophy ever since he landed his original job as the a
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Airlines Demand Payback for Volcano Chaos

The flying in Europe has resumed and the recriminations over the
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Charter & Fractional

Per-seat Aircraft Charter Concept Flying at Greenjets

West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Greenjets said its shared-ride charter jet membership service has been growing quickly since it was launched a year ago.
ATC

Two Satnav Satellites Lost Within 10 Days

The first geostationary satellite for India’s Gagan GPS space-based augmentation system (SBAS)–essentially similar to Waas–was lost on April 15 when its la
Aircraft

Special Conditions Show Cirrus Vision Progress

The FAA has approved two sets of special conditions for certification of Cirrus Aircraft’s Vision single-engine jet, an indication that the company has mad
Aircraft

Pre-owned Business Jet Sales Picture Improved

AircraftPost.com has added two new data points to its online information system for the medium through long-range business jet market.
Rotorcraft

Cessna, Bell Weaken Textron 1Q Revenues

In an earnings conference call this morning, Textron released its first-quarter results and reported revenues of $2.2 billion, down 12.5 percent from the f
Engines

European Bizav Flights Resume After Volcano Chaos

Business aircraft grounded by ash from an Icelandic volcano were back flying in Europe's skies minutes after authorities lifted widespread airspace closure

Hamilton Sundstrand Wins Latest C919 Contract

Hamilton Sundstrand has won a contact from China's Comac to provide the electric power generation and distribution systems for the 150- to 190-seat
Maintenance and Modifications

Associated Air Center Delivers Refurbed BBJs, ACJ

Associated Air Center (AAC) recently delivered two Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) as well as its 13th Airbus Corporate Jet (ACJ).
Maintenance and Modifications

P&WC and FSI To Expand Training Network

A long-term collaboration agreement has been announced between Pratt & Whitney Canada and FlightSafety International to expand the engine company’s glo
Maintenance and Modifications

Istanbul Gets Eclipse Platinum Service Center

Eclipse Aerospace has located its first Platinum service center in Europe for Eclipse EA500 aircraft service, maintenance and modifications.
Maintenance and Modifications

Mumbai Added to Bombardier’s Support Network

“Despite the challenging economic times, Bombardier has continued to invest in strengthening i
Maintenance and Modifications

ADI Gets STC for Night-vision Lighting on MD902

Aero Dynamix (ADI) has been granted EASA Part 145 approval following the completion of the first EASA STC approval for a night-vision lighting system on an
Aircraft

FAA Grants Boeing Expanded TIA for Boeing 787 Dreamliner

The FAA granted Boeing expanded type inspection authorization (TIA) yesterday for the 787 Dreamliner, clearing the way for the agency’s personnel to fully