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Charter & Fractional

Flight Options Pilots Ratify Initial Contract

Just shy of four years since voting in a union–the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 1108–the pilots at fractional provider Flight Options overw
Safety

Pilots on Antidepressants Cleared To Fly, FAA Says

In a new policy statement released on Friday, the FAA said that individuals being trea
Safety

Poor Tire Mx, Late Reject Caused 2008 Learjet 60 Crash

During a public hearing today, the NTSB issued the probable cause and 14 new

Boeing’s Final Assembly Plant in Charleston Taking Shape

Boeing took another visible step toward full production of the 787 Dreamliner yesterday as it set the first steel column for its 787 final assembly and del
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Embraer’s Kern Takes Over New Division

Brazil’s Embraer has placed executive vice president Mauro Kern in charge of a new division created to explore the potential market and options for new air

Groom Lands at Piper as New Exec VP

Vero Beach, Fla.-based Piper Aircraft today appointed 36-year aviation industry veteran Randy Groom as its new executive vice president of sales, marketing
Safety

NTSB Investigating Near-midair over SFO

The NTSB is investigating a near-midair between a United Airlines Boeing 777 and a Cessna

Bombardier Announces FY2010 Financials

Bombardier this morning released its financial results for the fourth quarter of its fiscal year and the year ending January 31, and the slippage appeared
Charter & Fractional

Aircraft Charter Demand Hits Plateau

Demand for aircraft charter flights appears flat going into this month, with the demand index generated by online charter portal Avinode standing at 93.03
FBOs

Sugar Land Tops AIN FBO Survey, Wilson Air MEM 2nd

The top FBO in the AIN 2010 FBO Survey–released this morning–is once again Texas City of Sugar Land-owned and operated Sugar Land Regional Airport w
Aircraft

Bombardier Considers Further CRJ Production Rate Cuts

Bombardier Aerospace’s sales force will no doubt feel considerable pressure to boost CRJ transactions over the next month to month and a half, as
Aircraft

UK Confirms Deal for Boeing RC-135 Rivet Joint Sigint Airplanes

The UK’s Secretary of Defense, Bob Ainsworth, confirmed on March 22 that the Royal Air Force would receive three Boeing RC-135 Rivet Joint aircraf
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Aircraft

India’s Light Combat Helicopter Takes Flight

HAL on March 29 made the first flight of its light combat helicopter (LCH) prototype, conducting hover tests for around 15 minutes at Bangalore, I
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Aircraft

Romania Selects Used F-16s as a Stop-gap Measure

In late March the Romanian defense council approved the acquisition of used Lockheed Martin F-16s as a stop-gap measure to fill the air force’s ne
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Aircraft

Technical Challenges Add to Lockheed Martin F-35 Problems, Say Auditors

The Lockheed Martin F-35 program is facing manufacturing inefficiencies, parts problems and at least six engineering technical challenges.
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American Airlines Boosts Commitment to New York with JetBlue Pact

American Airlines promised to take a bigger bite out of the Big Apple today, as the Dallas-based carrier’s CEO, Gerard Arpey, stood with New York
Maintenance and Modifications

Satcom Direct Training OK’d for IA Renewal Credit

Airborne voice and data provider Satcom Direct received FAA approval for inspection authorization (IA) renewal credit for its new Inmarsat satellite commun
Maintenance and Modifications

Aviation Worldwide Services Acquired by AAR

AAR has signed an agreement to acquire Aviation Worldwide Services (AWS) from Xe Services (formerly Blackwater USA).
Maintenance and Modifications

Hawker 4000 Service Center Opens in Southeast Asia

Hawker Pacific’s Singapore maintenance base has been appointed the first Hawker 4000 authorized service center in Southeast Asia.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier To Charge State Sales Tax for Smart Parts

A recent announcement by Bombardier Aerospace is causing a stir among Smart Parts customers.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA’s Hickey Addresses ARSA Symposium

The FAA’s deputy associate administrator of aviation safety spoke
Accidents

Factual Report: Improper loading damages caravan

Cessna 208B, Molokai, Hawaii, Oct.
Airports

Factual Report: Missed approach proves fatal for C90

Hawker Beechcraft C90A, Mount Airy, N.C., Feb.
Accidents

Final Report: Notar cable failure prompted autorotation

MD Helicopters MD902, Salinas, Calif., July 21, 2008–The NTSB has determined that the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control of the helic
Accidents

Final Report: Unsecured pack likely caused fatal crash

Eurocopter AS350B2, Chickaloon, Alaska, April 15, 2008–The NTSB blamed the fatal crash on loss of engine power due to an overspeed of the helicopter
Accidents

Final Report: Pilot, ATC blamed in helo tower crash

Bell 222, Aurora, Ill., Oct.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Westwind crew ditches as fuel runs low

Israel Aircraft Industries Westwind 1124A, Norfolk Island, Australia, Nov.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Citation crashes after unusual maneuver

Cessna Citation 550B, Reinhardtsdorf-Schöna, Germany, Feb.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Beech 1900C goes down after takeoff

Hawker Beechcraft 1900C, Sand Point, Alaska, Jan.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: King Air Crashes Takeoff

Hawker Beechcraft C90 GTi, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, Jan.