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Charter & Fractional
Madoff Charter Company Declares Bankruptcy
Swindler Bernard Madoff’s charter company, BLM Air Charter, filed for voluntary bankruptcy (Chapter 11) in the U.S.
Rotorcraft
China’s AVIC Completes First S-76 Airframe
The Changhe subsidiary of China’s Aviation Industry Corp.
Sustainability and Environment
GAMA, IBAC Team on Business Aircraft Emissions Plan
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC), along with IBAC’s member associations, today
Avionics
Hud/EVS OK imminent for Challenger 604
Elbit Systems of America said that the installation of the first head-up display (Hud) and Kollsman enhanced-vision system (EVS) combination in a Challenge
Avionics
Despite protests from Aircell, TrueNorth offers OpenCabin
A fight is brewing between TrueNorth Avionics of Ottawa, Canada, and Aircell, the creator of an air-to-ground broadband data network for aircraft, over a s
ATC
DOT urges patience on NextGen avnx
Plans to jump-start NextGen equipage by giving preferential treatment for installation of new avionics systems will fundamentally alter the FAA’s “first-co
Sustainability and Environment
NTSB urges upset training for charter/frax pilots
The crash of an aeromedic
Avionics
Primus Elite adds features to Honeywell avionics suite
The Legacy 650, the newest addition to Embraer’s growing choice of business j
Aircraft
Paris Jet, the first VLJ, is revived
The world’s first production and certified very light jet, the Morane Saulnier MS760 Paris Jet, has a new lease on life.
Avionics
HGS-6250 OK’d on G450, G550
Rockwell Collins announced that its HGS-6250 head-up guidance (Hud) system has been certified for the Gulfstream G450 and G550.
Avionics
Panasonic Intros Ku Broadband
Panasonic Avionics has introduced what it calls a “global communications suite” that is designed to provide head-of-state aircraft with the ultimate in air
Fuel Prices: December 2009
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Avionics
EMS Sky Connect Launches Forté
EMS Sky Connect introduced the Forté AirMail service last month, pitching it as giving passengers “pole-to-pole, anywhere-on-the-globe, unfettered in-fligh
Avionics
Sora Bundled Satcom System Bows
International Communications Group (ICG) has partnered with Cobham to develop a bundled Iridium and Inmarsat SwiftBroadband satellite communications system
FBOs
FBO PROFILE: Great Circle Flight Services, Anchorage
After nearly 30 years working in aviation in Alaska, mostly for airlines and in the fueling business, Louis Jennings got the opportunity to join the genera
Sustainability and Environment
GFK signs fuel deal with Hiller Group
GFK Flight Support at Mark Andrews International Airport in Grand Forks, N.D., has signed with The Hiller Group to supply the FBO with Phillips 66 fuel and
Training and Workforce
Chevron adds new training topic
Chevron has unveiled the newest topic in its online FBO training series, titled Refueler Operator Training.
Airports
AOPA seeks status in SMO noise dispute
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has submitted a motion to serve as a friend of the court in the City of Santa Monica’s appeal to uphold i
FBOs
10 FBOs to receive appreciation plaques
The Wings Club presented a $25,000 donation to the Corporate Angel Network (CAN) at the club’s 67th annual dinner dance on October 23 at New York City’s Wa
Airports
Ocala Business Park plans unveiled
In October, officials of Ocala, Fla., unveiled plans for the Ocala Business Park at Ocala International Airport/Jim Taylor Field.
FBOs
Customs available at Ocean Sky
The Ocean Sky FBO at London Luton Airport offers customs and immigration clearance, thanks to a UK Border and Immigration Agency agreement to provide dedic
Airports
TEB group seeks new ATC tower
The Teterboro Airport Industry Working Group sent a letter to the FAA requesting increased priority from the agency for building a new ATC tower at the bus
FBOs
Panorama upgrading Westchester FBO
Panorama Flight Service broke ground on a major upgrade and renovation of its FBO facility at Westchester County Airport near New York City.
Aircraft
US Airways To Defer Delivery of 54 Airbuses
US Airways will defer delivery of 54 Airbus aircraft as part of a new “liquidity improvement program,” the airline announced today.
FBOs
Signature upgrades Gatwick FBO
Signature Flight Support completed a major renovation of its London Gatwick FBO, enhancing the facility with modern décor featuring warm solid woods, new w
Maintenance and Modifications
Premier Aircraft 50Dash4 Falcon Gets EASA OK
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified Premier Aircraft’s 50Dash4 upgrade of the Falcon 50.
Maintenance and Modifications
Hot section: Vector Aerospace ok’d for Arriel 2 Repair and Overhaul
Turbomeca has approved MRO Vector Aerospace to perform repair and overhaul of Arriel 2 engines for operators in Canada, the U.S.
