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Aircraft
Hawker mum on 450XP; 400Next mod on target
Although Hawker Beechcraft has released information recently about the Premier II and a delay in its planned certification and entry-into-service dates, th
Engines
New engine programs
The design of new airframes always depends heavily on availability of new engine types.
Maintenance and Modifications
Diverse holdings help Greenwich ride out storm
Jim Ziegler joined Greenwich AeroGroup in June as president and CEO, after running North America operations for Jet Aviation and serving in various posi
Aircraft
Gulfstream again leads in annual OEM survey
Last year aircraft manufacturers were struggling to expand their service networks and capabilities to help a growing number of operators worldwide keep the
Aircraft
Supersonic bizjet designers troll for manufacturing partners
If paper was aluminum, glass and titanium instead of just paper, two Nevada-based groups developing supersonic business jet designs would have revolutionar
Accidents
10 years on, NBAA notes anniversary of Stewart crash
October 25 marks the 10th anniversary of an event that shocked the worlds of aviation and golf when one of the game’s greats–Payne Stewart–lost his life af
Aircraft
Five-year Euro SSBJ study inconclusive as to engine type
High-Speed AirCraft (Hisac), a European research program studying the feasibility of a supersonic business jet (SSBJ), is coming to a close at the end of t
Maintenance and Modifications
Owner stumbles into Starship support biz
In 1983, NBAA convention-goers who happened to be at the static display at Dallas Love Field at the right time witnessed a bit of history when a radical-lo
Engines
Japan Joins Green Asia and Pacific Aviation Partnership
Japan has become the latest partner in the Asia and Pacific Initiative to Reduce Emissions (Aspire), joining the FAA, Airservices Australia and Airways New
Charter & Fractional
JetBird’s Start-up Grounded by Delays at Embraer
Production delays at Embraer’s factory and an associated bottleneck in the pilot training process for its new Phenom 100 light jet have delayed the
Aircraft
Aerion Claims It Will Be First To Market with an SSBJ
Aerion chairman Robert Bass is using the NBAA Convention next week to reiterate the company’s commitment to forging a partnership with one or more OEM part
Aircraft
Stratos Nets First Order, To Unveil Mockup at NBAA
Bend, Ore.-based Stratos Aircraft yesterday received the first deposit for its new single-engine Stratos 714 very light jet.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
New Finance Terms Available for Cessna Props
Cessna Finance has introduced new lower-rate financing for Cessna piston singles and Caravan turboprops.
Safety
Grey Owl’s Human-factors Course Meets PDP Goal
Richard Komarniski, who has for 16 years been teaching human factors and safety subjects, spoke on Monday at the NBAA IA renewal session on safety manageme
Regulations and Government
GA Caucus takes on the TSA
Shortly after congressmen Vernon Ehlers and Allen Boyd spearheaded the formation of a General Aviation Caucus in the House of Representatives in April, the
Aircraft
Gulfstream's Growing Family
Gulfstream and Israel Aerospace Industries on October 6 rolled out the new
Maintenance and Modifications
Westcor Aviation Adds Turbomeca Maintenance Center
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Westcor Aviation has been certified a Turbomeca-approved maintenance center.
Security
Business Aviation Safety Continues To Improve
While flight hours are down an estimated 20 to 30 percent from last year, business aviation accidents declined by nearly 50 percent during the first three
Safety
EBAA ERP Manual Aids ICAO SMS Compliance
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) is developing an emergency response planning manual for business aircraft owners and operators.
Aircraft
Eclipse Aerospace Begins Mods on E-500s
Eclipse Aerospace, the new owner of the assets of Eclipse Aviation, has wasted no time consolidating facilities, organizing inventory and modifying Eclipse
Regulations and Government
NATA Survey Shows Effects of FAA Inconsistencies
A recent survey conducted by the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) about inconsistent FAA regulatory interpretations has yielded “troubling, y
Maintenance and Modifications
Western Aircraft Propeller: SAIB Is Improper
In an August 19 AINmxReports news item titled “FAA Issues SAIB F
Maintenance and Modifications
IAM: GE Ignored Offers To Save Albuquerque Plant
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) has accused General Electric Aviation of failing to seriously consider viable propo
Maintenance and Modifications
Asian Airports To Promote Green Practices
Major Chinese, Japanese and Korean airports, members of the newly formed East Asia Airports Alliance, have signed a “Green Airport Declaration” committing
Maintenance and Modifications
WestWind Technologies Opens New Facility
WestWind Technologies has opened its new Huntsville Aircraft Modification & Integration Center.
Aircraft
Boeing Takes $1 Billion Charge against 747-8, First Flight Delayed
Boeing announced today that it would take a pre-tax charge against third-quarter financial results of approximately $1 billion “due to increased production
Aircraft
Gulfstream G250 Makes Debut, One Week after G650
The first super-midsize Gulfstream G250 rolled out today at Israel Aerospace Industries’ facility at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Charter & Fractional
Sokol Stamps Mark on NetJets Europe
New NetJets chairman and interim CEO David Sokol has begun making changes at NetJets Europe, appointing a new boss to run the business and implement job cu
