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Superjet Flies

Russia’s Sukhoi Civil Aircraft flew the new Superjet 100 for the first time on May 19 from the company’s main assembly site in the Far East city of Komsomo

Industry hunting for fresh pilot and mechanic talent

It is common knowledge within the field of aviation that there is a diminishing pool of pilots and mechanics from which to fill a growing demand.
Airports

Bay Area airport congestion brings bizjet boom to Monterey

A major expansion of business aircraft facilities at the Monterey (Calif.) Peninsula Airport (MRY) is under way, thanks to growing airport congestion in th
ATC

Congress putting FAA’s feet to the fire on Stars deployment

Even though the FAA’s new standard terminal automation replacement system (Stars) has begun a nationwide “road show” in a 28-ft-long van, the Transportatio

Part 135: Is it right for your flight department?

What does it really take to start a Part 135 operation? Talking with pilots reveals confusion and intimidation about the requirements.
Engines

Other voices: Is Rolls-Royce repeating the errors of Allison?

The recent article in AIN covering the Rolls-Royce and PMA business surrounding the Model 250 engines was nice to read (“Rolls, Extex,

Bizav will weather economic turbulence

Today’s economy probably has less effect on corporate aircraft use than most believe.
Airports

Unique control tower slated for Port Columbus

Groundbreaking ceremonies were held last month for a new control tower for Ohio’s Port Columbus International Airport, home of Executive Jet’s operational
ATC

Vancouver Harbour ATC cab towers high over all the rest

Okay trivia buffs, where’s the highest control tower in the world? Before you say Quito, La Paz or Kathmandu, an extra qualifier–the highest above the land
Training and Workforce

Special Report: Flight crew training

“Aircraft insurance is a fairly pragmatic business,” stressed Jim Harris, executive vice president of AIG Aviation, Atlanta.

PARIS 2001: France's aero salon a sales shootout

The 2001 Paris Air Show was no epic in terms of new models unveiled and mega-developments launched.
Safety

FAA urged more actively to curb runway incursions

Although the media and Congress continue to wring their collective hands over the rising number of reported runway incursions, the FAA is claiming that the
Charter & Fractional

Small is still beautiful for pint-sized UK charter op

Some would have us believe that for business aviation the age of “big is beautiful” has arrived.
Maintenance and Modifications

Signature mx facility wins NetJets work

Signature Aircraft Engineering at London Luton Airport has been awarded contracts to provide scheduled maintenance for Dassault Falcon 2000s in the Europea
Accidents

Miami jury finds Cubans guilty in 1996 shootdown

Last month a Miami jury found Gernando Hernandez, a Cuban agent, guilty of conspiracy to murder in the 1996 shootdown of two unarmed, civilian airplanes fl

Hawker Pacific to be sold

Hawker Pacific, a leading general aviation sales and support company throughout Asia, is to be sold by Sweden’s Saab group to Lynton International Holdings
Aircraft

Reims introduces new turboprop twin

France’s Reims Aviation, one of the few remaining independent aircraft manufacturers and structure subcontractors in Europe, last month launched the F406 M
Aircraft

Aero Toy Store adds yachts to its shelves

Aero Toy Store is well known for its available inventory of private jets, including the exclusive Pininfarina Edition aircraft with boutique cabins for the
Charter & Fractional

Avinode’s growth spurts

In keeping with its name, online charter tracker Avinode (Booth No.
Engines

P&WC has two new bizav powerplants

Pratt & Whitney Canada (Booth No.
Avionics

EMS Satcom challenging Iridium with free calls

In a move aimed at winning back market share from Iridium, EMS Satcom (Booth No.
Charter & Fractional

New executive terminal built at Paris Le Bourget

France’s prime business aviation gateway is set to pass the next stage in its ongoing redevelopment when a new executive terminal opens at Paris Le Bourget
Aircraft

Mustangs galloping to Russia

Cessna Aircraft announced yesterday an order for 20 Citation Mustang very light jets from Russian charter operator Dexter and 24 Citations by Austria’s Jet
Charter & Fractional

VistaJet buys Bombardier’s Skyjet charter

Bombardier’s Skyjet International executive aircraft charter program will be in safe hands with proposed new Swiss owner VistaJet, according to the Canadia
Aircraft

Airbus snags $1.5 billion order for six A350 Prestige bizliners

Airbus received its largest-ever order for corporate jetliners with the placing of a $1.5 billion order for six A350 Prestige aircraft by Jeddah, Saudi Ara
Aircraft

Hawker Beechcraft Holds Commitments for 70 Premier IIs

After announcing the launch of the Premier II on Monday, Hawker Beechcraft yesterday revealed it has firm orders for 40 aircraft and lesser commitments for
Charter & Fractional

Lufthansa lands at EBACE

Lufthansa Private Jet is showcasing the first aircraft of its own fleet here at the EBACE static display area.
Aircraft

Embraer’s newest bizjets will continue the Legacy

A “legacy,” by definition and by tradition, is something of value passed down from one generation to the next.
Aircraft

Europe meets the HondaJet

At its first official presence here at EBACE yesterday, Honda Aircraft (Booth No.