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UAVs in UK Civil Airspace Demo
October 4, 2006, 12:00 PM
August 2005

At least a dozen unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are to be flown at the Unmanned Systems show to be staged at the UK’s ParcAberporth aviation business park on September 7.

Frankfurt Airport joins Private Jet service network
October 4, 2006, 11:58 AM
August 2005

The Lufthansa Private Jet service, which allows passengers to book NetJets Europe aircraft for connections with the German airline’s scheduled services, now includes Frankfurt Airport. When the program began at the end of March it served only Munich.

Bizav groups hail their return to DCA
October 4, 2006, 11:39 AM
August 2005

The June 23 event was called “Celebrate General Aviation,” but with general aviation access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) still in limbo at the time of the celebration, some thought it might have been a tad premature.

Avanti II gets new engines, more power
October 4, 2006, 11:27 AM
August 2005

Piaggio Aero Industries has confirmed that its new Avanti II model will replace the existing production model of its twin turboprop pusher aircraft from Serial Number 105 later this year.

Smaller Providers Climbing Most Strongly
October 4, 2006, 11:25 AM
August 2005

While the major fractionals–with the exception of CitationShares–experienced flat or negative growth, smaller providers have really climbed strongly.

The Jet-card Effect
October 4, 2006, 11:15 AM
August 2005

All of the major providers have jet-card programs: NetJets has Marquis, Flight Options has JetPass, CitationShares has Vector and Flexjet has Premier Fleet.

Industry searches for its footing
October 4, 2006, 11:12 AM
August 2005

Although it is approaching its 20th birthday, the fractional aircraft industry is still very much mired in adolescence.

Global Wings Extends Reach to China
October 4, 2006, 9:50 AM
August 2005

Two factors have brightened business prospects for Japanese executive charter operator Global Wings: joining Bombardier’s Skyjet International fixed-rate charter program and getting a Chinese operating partner.

Skyjet International expands in Asia
October 4, 2006, 9:47 AM
August 2005

The Asia-Pacific region is sharing in the rapid growth achieved by Bombardier’s Skyjet International fixed-rate executive charter program.

Aircraft Management Grows in Asia
October 4, 2006, 9:45 AM
August 2005

Jet Aviation Business Jets’ charter and management network also extends into Asia.

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