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Rotorcraft
With in-development R66, Robinson bets on turbines
Just two days after the second Rolls-Royce RR300-powered Robinson R66 made its first flight in February, Robinson Helicopter CEO Frank Rob- inson still had
Accidents
Fourteen Killed in Pilatus PC-12 Crash
Seven adults and seven children aboard a Pilatus PC-12 (N128CM) were killed when the turboprop single crashed at approximately 3 p.m.
Engines
Bombardier vindicated by first C Series order
Bombardier finally received its long-awaited first order from Deutsche Lufthansa for its C Series airliners, the Canadian manufacturer announced last month
No ‘silver bullet’ for pre-owned market
The used business jet market has not yet reached equilibrium.
Charter & Fractional
Charter jet card specializes in Asian market
Asia Jet Partners Limited of Hong Kong has developed its Chartercard program designed specifically for Asia.
Safety
CAP: ‘Don’t trash the beacon’
In an effort to cut down on the more than 2,000 false distress signals it receives each year from emergency locator transmitters (ELT) and emergency positi
Regulations and Government
Battle over user fees resumes
House aviation subcommittee chairman Jerry Costello (D-Ill.) has joined Rep.
Safety
Safety programs essential to keep insurance costs down
“You can bet the insurance market is going to change.
Insurance and Legal Issues for Owners
In addition to the costs of acquisition, prospective buyers must consider the costs–especially insurance and taxes–they will incur once they own the aircra
Boisture Replaces Schuster at HBC
Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) tapped industry veteran Bill Boisture Jr.
Economy clouds outlook for aircraft acquisition
It is the best of times to purchase a business jet…and the worst of times to finance it.
Charter & Fractional
Charter firm nears deal with new buyer
The plan by JDA Acquisition Company (JDAAC) to buy the assets of charter/management firm JetDirect Aviation is expected to reach fruition by April 7.
FBOs
FBO Report 2009: Service reigns supreme
Amid a troubling decrease in business aviation operations, FBOs are struggling not only to survive but also to continue serving customers using leaner work
Heli-Expo 2009
The helicopter industry isn’t immune to the terrible trouble affecting the global economy, but if Heli-Expo’09 is any indication, the greater diversity amo
ATC
ATA’s May says NextGen benefits should become a national priority
Air Transport Association president and CEO James May suggested last month that if the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) is fast-tracked
ATC
Government enlists industry input on future of NextGen
After many months of apparent silence, there is action on the NextGen front.
Aircraft
ATR Lands New 600 Series Order
Moroccan flag carrier Royal Air Maroc signed a firm order with ATR for six of the Franco-Italian manufacturer’s 600 Series turboprops now under development
Avionics
Garmin G1000 STC’d in King Air 200/B200
Garmin last month received the FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) to allow installations of the G1000 avionics system in the King Air 200 and B200.
Avionics
Deal trifecta fuels growth at reseller Satcom Direct
Satcom Direct, a leading retailer of satellite communications services for aviation, continues to line up deals that should ensure the Melbourne, Fla.-base
Engines
Pratt Flies Advantage70 Upgrade
Pratt & Whitney’s PW4000 Advantage70 engine this week completed its first flight aboard an Air Comet A330-200 in Toulouse, France, the company announce
ATC
Jamaica Looks to ADS-B as Radar Replacement
Era Systems last month announced it has been selected to provide an automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) system to the Jamaica Civil Aviation
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Blu-ray DVD Player Hits the Market
Flight Display Systems of Alpharetta, Ga., said it has started shipping the first Blu-ray DVD player developed specifically for the aircraft cabin.
Safety
FAA Continues Study of EFB Lithium Battery Fire Hazard
The FAA is sifting through public comments related to a draft policy memo issued in February that warns of potential safety hazards associated with the rec
Avionics
Barco, Saab introduce video HUD
Avionics display provider Barco last month announced the details of an agreement with Saab of Sweden to produce a head-up display for light airplanes and h
Avionics
Entegra Release 9 nearly finished
Avidyne is close to certifying its latest avionics system, known as Entegra Release 9 and featuring high-resolution displays and the company’s next- genera
Airports
Germany plans retroactive ‘air safety’ tax bills
Just when business aircraft operators didn’t need any new unforeseen costs, German officials have started trying to collect hitherto overlooked “air safety
FBOs
Le Bourget FBO sale win-win for the FlyingGroup, JetEx
Dubai-based JetEx Flight Support has made its first move into FBO management by buying the FlyingGroup facility at Paris Le Bourget Airport.
Spirits high at WAI’s annual networking event
Although the dismal economy cast a pall over this year’s Women in Aviation conference–the association’s 20th–there were plenty of networking opportunities
Aircraft
Bizliner business not yet feeling the pinch
Is the bizliner immune to the current economic and financial crisis, or have slumping demand and order cancellations simply not yet caught up with that seg
