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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
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Special Report: Aviation Finance

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

Indonesia Chooses Russian and Chinese Trainers

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Aircraft

UAE Selects Basic Trainer and “Interim” AEW&C Aircraft

Breaking with a tradition that has seen major military procurements signed and announced only in Abu Dhabi, the UAE government sealed deals for new trainin
Aircraft

‘Complex’ UAE Plan To Buy Rafale Jets Proceeds

Although the supply of French Rafale combat jets to the UAE was not finalized at the Dubai Airshow, there were plenty of indications that negotiations are
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Aircraft

Boeing Markets Yet Another AH-6 Helicopter Derivative

The debut of the Boeing AH-6i light attack/reconnaissance helicopter at the Dubai Airshow this month was just the latest iteration in this aircraft’s long
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Aircraft

Bombardier Maritime Patrol Aircraft for UAE Passes Critical Milestone

The Bombardier Dash 8 Q300 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) for the UAE passed its critical design review phase, keeping the program on schedule.
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ATC

Flight Plan System Failure Causes Widespread Delays

Early this morning the FAA’s computerized system for loading flight plans failed, causing widespread traffic delays of up to 90 minutes and some airline fl
Regulations and Government

Should Uncle Sam Fund NextGen Avionics?

Even though DOT Secretary Ray LaHood told the “Future of U.S.
Accidents

Settlement Reached in 2008 Learjet 60 Crash

A settlement has been reached in one of a number of lawsuits stemming from the September 2008 crash of a Learjet 60 in which Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein was inj
Aircraft

Forecast International Hints at Shift in Jet Market

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

TSA Issues NPRM On Repair Station Security

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) yesterday released a Notice of Proposed Rule
Maintenance and Modifications

More Hawker Beechcraft Layoffs

The employees of Hawker Beechcraft’s Little Rock operation are facing the company’s next round of layoffs.
Maintenance and Modifications

Stevens To Add Pro Line to Clifford Citation 550/S550

Clifford Development and Stevens Aviation have expanded their Clifford Citation 550 and S550 engine conversion partnership.
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer To Conduct EASA 147 Maintenance Training

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified Embraer as a Part 147 maintenance training organization.
Maintenance and Modifications

Maintenance Veteran Erickson Named ARSA President

Chris Erickson, chief repair station officer and compliance officer at Erickson Air-Crane, has been elected president of the Aeronautical Repair Station As
Aircraft

Bombardier Planning G650 Competitor?

Although a spokeswoman confirmed last week that Bombardier has no imminent plans to announce a larger jet to compete with Gulfstream’s G650, CEO Pierre Bea
Aircraft

Middle East Falcon Fleet To Grow 50% in Three Years

With 50 of its aircraft currently operating in the Middle East, Dassault expects that total to swell by 50 percent over the next three years, according to
Aircraft

Cessna Delivers Four; Sees Demand for More

As evidence of the continuing demand for new aircraft in the Middle East, Cessna handed over four Citations to four separate customers at the Dubai Air Sho
Aircraft

Navy puts next-gen Hawkeye through its paces at Patuxent

Northrop Grumman’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye is currently undergoing carrier compatibility tests at the U.S.
ATC

News Clips from Dubai 2009

Emirates Charter Intros Exotic Travel PackagesEmpire Aviation Group (EAG) has announced plans for “Lifestyle@Empire,” an extension to the comp
Engines

Libyan airlines chooses CFM power

Libyan Airlines on Sunday selected the CFM56-5B engine to provide power for seven A320s it has on firm order, and five more on which it has options.
ATC

P&W gearing up on new engine

While focused on delivering geared turbofan (GTF) engines for the new Mitsubishi MRJ and Bombardier C Series, Pratt & Whitney is turning its attention
Charter & Fractional

Royal Jet remains on flight plan for growth

Abu Dhabi-based Royal Jet’s diversification and five-year plan have helped maintain its growth during the last year, according to Shane O’Hare, president a
Aircraft

ABJ is a right royal success

The BAE Systems Avro Business Jet (ABJ), which is based on the venerable BAe146/Avro RJ four-engine regional jet, is making its Dubai Airshow debut this we
Aircraft

Airbus’ A320 replacement likely to be larger, slower

Future passenger aircraft might not be as exotic as some research projects and artist renderings have suggested, according to Philippe Jarry, a member of A
Aircraft

Royal Moroccan Air Force kicks off first T-6C sale

In late September the Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) became the latest customer for the Hawker Beechcraft T-6 Texan II trainer and the first for the weapo
Aircraft

ISAF adopts UK air rules

Responding to mounting criticism of civilian casualties caused by air strikes, the NATO International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) tightened the rules
Charter & Fractional

News Clips from Dubai 2009

Aircell Appoints Abu Dhabi Sales RepAirborne communications specialist Aircell has announced the appointment of Shoukry Shokralla as