Content Archive: November 2008

New Japanese Missiles Shown at Formal Review

A ceremonial review of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) last month included the static display of two new Japanese air-to-air missiles that are now
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Maintenance and Modifications

LBAS Offers Frequent Maintainer Program

Maintenance customers of Lufthansa Bombardier Aviation Services (LBAS) at Berlin-Schönefeld in Germany can earn loyalty points in the company’s new Mainten
Maintenance and Modifications

PAMA Sets Next Symposium for March

The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association brought together 22 representatives from the Dallas maintenance industry to plan next year’s March 6 and
Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet Bullish But Cautious About Mideast Growth

ExecuJet Middle East is planning to expand its maintenance capabilities in Dubai with a new maintenance facility at Dubai World Central’s Al Maktoum Intern
Maintenance and Modifications

NCATT Changes Name, Adds FOD Certification

In 1999 the National Science Foundation (NSF) initially funded the National Center for Aircraft Technician Training (NCATT), which arose from an industry p

Maintenance Expert Schuller Joins Sextant Advisory

Rich Schuller has joined Sextant Advisory in Scottsdale, Ariz., where he is focusing on helping clients with business development and maintenance-related c

Business Jet Brokers Warned of Fraud Scam

An elaborate scam originating in South Africa threatens to bilk business aviation interests out of substantial sums of money, according to Canadian consult
Security

DHS Finalizes e-APIS Rule

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today issued a final rule for plans to move f
Charter & Fractional

Aspen Jetride Ceases Ops, Yields Charter Certificate

Aspen Jetride, the charter operator that acquired the assets of Aspen Executive Air (AEXJet) after AEXJet filed for bankruptcy protection last year, has ce
Accidents

FAA Publishes Helo EMS Rule Changes

Late last week the FAA published long-awaited proposed revisions in the operations specification governing helicopter EMS (HEMS) flights under Part 135 wit