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Dubai Airshow Report 2009

how do you top an event that broke airshow records in 2007 when it generated $155 billion worth of business in just five days– roughly equivalent to the gr
Accidents

Suit settled in crash of Learjet 60

A settlement has been reached in one lawsuit stemming from the September 2008 crash of a Learjet 60 in which Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein was injured.

Traditional pilot wings now have a security role

Even in the era of ultra-high-technology security screening, there is still a place for traditional aircrew “wings,” name badges and other uniform insignia
Airports

FAA vetoes Burbank noise curfew

On October 30 the FAA rejected the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority’s application for a nighttime noise curfew.
Aircraft

Lineage 1000 drops into Teterboro

Embraer took the Lineage 1000 into Teterboro Airport, N.J., last month to show it’s the largest business airplane the size-restricted airport can accept.
Regulations and Government

NTSB Wants More Helo Ops Oversight

The NTSB issued another set of recommendations regarding helicopter emergency medical service (EMS) operations, this time highlighting concerns with FAA ov
ATC

ATC System Failure Causes Delays

On November 19, the FAA’s computerized system for loading flight plans failed, causing widespread traffic delays of up to 90 minutes and some airline flig
Aircraft

First Production CJ4 Rolled Out

Cessna Aircraft rolled out the first production Citation CJ4 last month and sent it to the paint and interior shops for completion.

NBAA Discount for Virtual Surgeons

NBAA is offering a 10-percent discount on the Virtual Flight Surgeons Complete Aeromedical Services Program (Casp).
Aircraft

Bombardier Planning G650 Competitor?

Bombardier CEO Pierre Beaudoin last month indicated that the Canadian manufacturer might launch a model to compete with the Gulfstream G650, but he did not

More Cancellations for Dassault

Dassault’s third-quarter financial results indicate that the backlog for Falcon business jets is still suffering from cancellations.

Forecast Shows Recovery in 2012

In its latest business jet market prediction covering the next 10 years, Forecast International calls for worldwide production of 11,277 business jets wort
Security

TSA Proposes Repair Station Security Rule

The TSA on November 17 released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to strengthen aircraft repair station security.
Aircraft

Pilot Report: Embraer Lineage 1000

Ask people why they finally decided to acquire a business airplane and they inevitably mention speed as the deciding factor.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Special Report: Aviation Finance

For the business aviation industry, the past year has been a trying one, to say the least.
Maintenance and Modifications

Cessna brings mx to Citation operators

With Cessna’s new Service Direct by Citation, the company’s product-support experts have devised a way to extend Cessna-brand maintenance services to custo

Industry outlook remains murky in prognosticators’ tea leaves

For the past several months, analysts and industry observers have been noting signs of a recovery, even as some statistics suggest otherwise.
Regulations and Government

FAA mulled $100M deal for Tag/AMI

The FAA considered trying to extract $100 million from Tag Aviation during its investigation of the firm in 2007 before revoking the charter company’s oper
Charter & Fractional

Charter firm SATSair shuts down

The recession appears to have claimed another victim, charter operator SATSair, which
Regulations and Government

Senators: act now to fund FAA

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Sentient Jet thrives in down economy

Since Sentient Jet was purchased by Macquarie Global Opportunities Partners last September, the company has returned to its roots, according to CEO Steven
Safety

Babbitt to regional execs: add FOQA and ASAP

FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt called on members of the Regional Airline Association (RAA) to participate in voluntary safety information programs such as
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Avro Business Jets Finding Market

BAE Systems announced last month that it has contracted to deliver a 46-passenger Avro business jet corporate shuttle version of the BAe 146-200 regional j
Charter & Fractional

California Charter Firm Secures New Funding

XOJet has secured $470 million in additional financing, including $100 million in equity and a “more flexible debt facility” of $370 million that allows fo
Aircraft

PiperJet Deliveries Delayed to Mid-2013

Vero Beach, Fla.-based Piper Aircraft said it is delaying first deliveries of the single-engine PiperJet from the fourth quarter of 2012 until the second q

JetBrokers Launches European Operation

Pre-owned aircraft broker JetBrokers has launched a European operation with offices in the UK and Switzerland.
Charter & Fractional

Charter Data Shows Mixed Picture

The latest data from Charter X and Avinode paints conflicting pictures of the fortunes of the executive charter market over the past month.
Charter & Fractional

Broker Virgin Charter shuts down operations

Virgin Charter, the online charter brokerage
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Honeywell Chooses Alto for Ovation Select

Alto Aviation has been selected by Honeywell to supply the sound system components for its new Ovation Select, the cabin management system Embraer picked f