Content Archive: September 2008

Bombardier Drops Grob from Learjet 85 Program

Bombardier has terminated its contract with Grob Aerospace AG of Switzerland to develop the composite structure for the Learjet 85.
Aircraft

PiperJet Primed for Public Debut at NBAA

Piper Aircraft confirmed today that it will bring its PiperJet prototype to the NBAA Convention in Orlando, Fla., early next month.

EADS Moves Closer To Releasing Socata

EADS has taken another step toward divesting subsidiary Socata, the manufacturer of the TBM 850.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

AIG Woes Spark Concern Among Operators

The economic health of insurance giant AIG has sparked concern among many business aircraft operators who have contacted NBAA with questions about the stat
Charter & Fractional

XOJet Allays Fears Following Lehman Bros. Fallout

Lehman Brothers’ bankruptcy filing will have no impact on XOJet’s international expansion plans, according to the San Carlos, Calif.-based charter operator
Safety

DOT Report Says FAA Should Avoid ‘Nasty Shocks’

The FAA’s approach to Airworthiness Directive (AD) compliance was a significant feature in the Department of Transportation’s Independent Review Team repor
Training and Workforce

ServiceElements Offering Quality Audits

Training provider ServiceElements launched a service delivery audit program that is designed to help business aviation maintenance and other aviation servi
Maintenance and Modifications

Goguen Moves to Greenwich AeroGroup

After 12 years at Dassault Falcon, Gerald Goguen has joined Greenwich AeroGroup as executive vice president.
Maintenance and Modifications

Heico Expands PMA Offerings Despite Slowdown

PMA parts manufacturer Heico reported it is on track to meet its 2008 earnings-per-share guidance.
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer’s First U.S. Bizjet Service Center Opens

Embraer held a grand opening ceremony for its first dedicated U.S.