Content Archive: June 2008

Aircraft

Ibis Ae270 aims for approval next year

Ibis Aerospace, a joint venture company formed by Aero Vodochody of the Czech Republic and Aerospace Industrial Development Corp.
FBOs

Zimex brings FBO excellence to Europe

In its renewed premises at Zurich Airport, Zimex offers executive handling services, as well as maintenance, repair and overhaul for various types of aircr
Aircraft

Sino Swearingen CEO test flies the SJ30-2

Sino Swearingen president and CEO Jack Braly made his first flight in the conforming prototype SJ30-2 in early September from San Antonio International Air
Aircraft

728JET first flight scheduled for spring

With components arriving from Spain and Belgium, Fairchild Dornier has begun component integration of its first 728JET 70- to 85-passenger regional jet at
FBOs

Chevron launches two FBO-related services

Two new programs designed to enhance FBO operations have been inaugurated by Chevron Aviation.
Maintenance and Modifications

GKN Aerospace moves to serve U.S. airframers

GKN Aerospace Services is promoting its growing capabilities in composites, machining and fabrication.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Pocket doors ready to install

Steecon Enterprises has manufactured more than 500 pocket doors for corporate and business aircraft since it started operations in 1988.

EBACE looks to be bigger, better next May 28 to 30

At its inaugural staging in April, the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) did more than enough to seize a space for itself in t
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Carpet tiles now available with bizjet-level quality

Not so long ago, the owner of an executive Boeing 737 approached the aircraft carpeting specialists at Kalogridis International with a rather unusual reque