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Training and Workforce

European Mustang Pilots Start FlightSafety Training

The first batch of Cessna Citation Mustang pilots started initial training last month at FlightSafety’s Farn-borough Learning Center.

Presidential hopefuls crisscross U.S. in customized chartered jets

Back before the Iowa primary, Senators Barack Obama and John McCain spent lots of time rolling around that state on campaign busses.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Seminar: backlogs will sustain industry through downturn

Analysts at last year’s Corporate Aircraft Transactions conference agreed that the business jet market was “extremely strong” at the time, but they also ex
Aircraft

Cessna last month said it is about a month away from delivering the 100th Citation Mustang

Cessna last month said it is about a month away from delivering the 100th Citation Mustang, since deliveries began in December 2006.
Charter & Fractional

Start-up firm enters VLJ ring

Another company has launched a bid in the crowded single-engine jet field.
Charter & Fractional

Cutter Aviation has been designated the preferred FBO by fractional provider Bombardier Flexjet

Cutter Aviation has been designated the preferred FBO by fractional provider Bombardier Flexjet.
Charter & Fractional

Ricci back in left seat at Flight Options

Cleveland-based Flight Options came full circle late last month when it named company founder Kenn Ricci chairman, ending months of speculation that he wou
Safety

New fuel tank rules will make everyone safer

It has been 12 years since Trans World Airlines experienced the loss of a 747 that had departed JFK airport bound for Paris.
Sustainability and Environment

Business Aviation and the Environment

Aviation has an image problem in this age of climate change as a major contributor of CO2, even if the reality is that as a CO2 producer the seg
Maintenance and Modifications

Texas facility dedicates itself to Westwind service

Fort Worth, Texas-based Trimec Aviation grew out of a partnership among three classmates in an A&P program to become the only shop dedicated exclusivel
Safety

FAA expands runway status lights

Following successful tests at Dallas/Fort Worth and San Diego International Airports, acting FAA Administrator Robert Sturgell announced that runway status
Regulations and Government

Bizjets exempted from fuel tank rule

The FAA issued a final rule that requires all new commercial airliners to have systems that significantly reduce the risk of center fuel tank fires and tho
Maintenance and Modifications

Red River turbines awarded FAR Part 145 authorization

The FAA has awarded an FAR Part 145 repair station certificate to Red River Turbines.
Maintenance and Modifications

BBA gets ISA OK from customs & border patrol

BBA Aviation engine repair and overhaul companies Dallas Airmotive, Premier Turbines and International Turbine Service have been granted Importer Self Asse
Regulations and Government

FAA extends medicals for pilots under 40

The FAA issued a final rule that specifies the extended duration of first- and third-class medicals for pilots under age 40.
Maintenance and Modifications

Excess inventory management program introduced by TECI

Parts supplier Turbine Engine Consultants (TECI) has announced the availability of a consignment program called Excess Inventory Management.
Charter & Fractional

FAA funding bill would ok charter-by-the-seat sales

The House bill reauthorizing FAA appropriations for the next four years contains an NBAA-sponsored provision that would allow on-demand air charter operato
Regulations and Government

Illegal charter hotline funded by FAA

The FAA has provided grant money to fund a hotline for charter operators to report “suspected illegal commercial activity,” according to the National Air T
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer launches new customer relationship portal

FlyEmbraer (www.flyembraer.com) is a new Internet portal that the Brazilian manufacturer has launched to provide after-sales services and customer support.

Farnborough Airshow 2008

The 2008 Farnborough International airshow (held from July 14 through 20) largely confounded widespread predictions that provide clear evidence of an indus
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet works Air Center breaks ground on expansion

Jet Works Air Center recently broke ground on its 43,000-sq-ft maintenance hangar expansion in Denton, Texas.
Airports

NTSB investigates near midair

A near midair collision on July 21 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport that involved an American Eagle Embraer ERJ 145 regional jet and a Part 91-opera
Maintenance and Modifications

More apprentices join Lufthansa Technik work force

Reinforcing its commitment to vocational training, Lufthansa Technik will be adding 280 young people to its technical careers workforce, up from 235 last y
Accidents

Misrigged elevator and tail-heavy condition spelled doom for 1900D

When a noticeably tail-heavy Air Midwest Beech 1900D lifted off from Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, N.C., on the morning of January 8, the twin t
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream celebrates Luton center anniversary

In the five years since Gulfstream established its maintenance center at London Luton, the facility has grown from 28,000 to 56,000 sq ft.

GD soaring on Gulfstream sales

Gulfstream Aerospace parent General Dynamics late last month reported a 25-percent increase in profits during the second quarter, thanks in large part to c
Maintenance and Modifications

CRS enhances AOG support, boosts Beechjet backing

Customers will now be able to communicate instantly with Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based CRS Jet Spares through a dedicated AOG e-mail address.

Employment services face influx of av professionals

Turbulent economic times are challenging for a firm that places pilots, flight department managers, flight attendants, schedulers/dispatchers, maintenance
Maintenance and Modifications

P&WC appoints Metrojet a maintenance facility

Hong Kong’s Metrojet has been given the title of recognized maintenance facility and mobile repair team for Pratt & Whitney Canada engines.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Insurance and financing go hand-in-hand

Buying an aircraft can be a daunting task.