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Cabin Interior and Electronics
International Water-Guard Has Cause To Celebrate
International Water-Guard has marked some highlight events recently, among them delivery of its 2,000th water treatment unit (for installation in a Dassaul
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Aircraft Interiors Middle East Ready for a Big Show
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president of Dubai’s Department of Civil Aviation, plans to open the second Aircraft Interiors Middle East
Security
3M system eases compliance with security rule
A mobile handheld identification reader and requisite software introduced by 3M will give charter companies, general aviation and FBOs a method of validati
Safety
FSF risk-reduction tool kit addresses runway excursions
The Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have released a runway excursion risk-reduction tool kit that pro
Aircraft
Cirrus Jet Schedule Uncertain as Testing Proceeds
While defining the SF50 Vision personal jet program as the company’s top priority, Cirrus president and CEO Brent Wouters yesterday told order holders that
Aircraft
Used Business Aircraft Transactions on the Rise
Although pre-owned business aircraft sales are nowhere near the peaks of 18 months ago, the inventory of used aircraft is beginning to recede, according to
Aircraft
Industry Analysts Weigh In with December Stats
In its latest Business Jet Update, UBS reports that last month’s business jet activity was up approximately 5 percent over December 2008, marking the first
Aircraft
Textron Report Shows Cessna and Bell Deliveries Down
Textron, the parent company of Cessna Aircraft and Bell Helicopter, announced fourth-quarter 2009 and end-of-year numbers this morning and the news was som
FBOs
Touching Bases: Phenom Operator FlairJet Earns Air Operator Certificate
FlairJet, based at London Oxford Airport, has been issued an air operator’s certificate and is the first European company to get approval to fly charters i
Charter & Fractional
Touching Bases: Sky Limo Charter Sees Growth
Unlike many charter operators that saw revenues decline last year, Sky Limo Air Charter revenues grew during 2009, to more than $6 million before November,
Charter & Fractional
Touching Bases: Charter Operators Earn ARG/US platinum Rating
During the last quarter of last year, ARG/US International added 18 charter operators to its Platinum rating system, bringing the total number of operators
FBOs
Touching Bases: Pentastar Adds Jobs, Aircraft
Pentastar Aviation, headquartered at Oakland County International Airport in Waterford, Mich., has weathered the past year’s economic turmoil and added 11
FBOs
Touching Bases: Key Ais Recapitalizes Debt
Charter/management and FBO company Key Air completed an arrangement in December to recapitalize its debt.
FBOs
Touching Bases: New FBO at Spirit of St. Louis
Aero Charter Jet Center recently completed a 30,000-sq-ft concrete ramp expansion at Spirit of St.
Airports
Touching Bases: Telluride Runway Work Continues
Although the reconstruction of Telluride Regional Airport’s runway was completed late last year, Phase III work is under way and should be finished this ye
Airports
Touching Bases: EBAA Adds New Committee for Airports and Handling
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has launched an airports, handling and ground operations committee (AHGOC).
FBOs
Touching Bases: Fuel-Shopping Software Adds New Features
Global Aviation of Hillsboro, Ore., has enhanced its online fuel-shopping software by adding a customized Dega Tech/FuelerLinx platform.
FBOs
Touching Bases: Atlantic Aviation Offers its Own IPhone App
Atlantic Aviation has jumped on the iPhone bandwagon and now offers a free iPhone application allowing customers to access information about the Atlantic F
FBOs
Touching Bases: Open House at Hobby’s 1940 Air Terminal
Houston Hobby Airport’s March 20 Wings & Wheels Open House is hosting Cessna Day and an AOPA-sponsored Let’s Go Flying! event.
FBOs
Touching Bases: GlobalAir Adds FBO Ratings
GlobalAir.com’s Airport Resource Center now allows users to view and add rankings for FBOs using a five-star scale.
FBOs
Touching Bases: Midwest Opens Tees Valley FBO
Midwest Executive Aviation is expanding with a new FBO and business aviation center at Durham Tees Valley Airport in the UK.
Regulations and Government
Touching Bases: EPA Delays Comment Period for De-icer Guidelines
The comment period for the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed de-ice effluent limitations guidelines has been extended to February 26, thanks to ef
Regulations and Government
Touching Bases: Banyan Welcomes Fliers Bound for the Bahamas
Banyan Air Service is hosting Bahamas Day on February 20 from 9 a.m.
Airports
Touching Bases: Santa Monica Friends to Testify
The court overseeing the attempt by the City of Santa Monica, Calif., to
FBOs
Touching Bases: Avfuel Adds Two Centers
Million Air Moses Lake and Scottsdale AirCenter have joined the Avfuel network.
FBOs
Touching Bases: Panorama Renovates Lobby, Ramp at Westchester facility
Panorama Flight Service at Westchester County Airport in White Plains, N.Y., completed a major renovation of its FBO and held a celebration to mark the occ
Aircraft
ATR Maintains Heading in Turbulent Environment
Franco-Italian turboprop manufacturer ATR logged record revenues of $1.4 billion and delivered 54 airplanes last year, the company announced during its ann
Harbin-Embraer’s fate rests with China talks
Brazil’s Embraer has given itself until the middle of this year to reach an agreement with its Chinese partners on adapting its assembly line in Harbin to
Aircraft
CRJ1000s Still Grounded
The pair of CRJ1000s participating in the program’s flight-test program remained grounded last month as Bombardier engineers continued to work on a solutio
