Content Archive: February 2009

2009 Order Tallies a Sign of the Times

A firm order announced on February 27 for six A330-200s from Korean Air helped ease the sting of an exceedingly sluggish sales year so far for Airbus, but
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FBOs

TAC Air adds 13th FBO

In mid-January, FBO chain Tac Air added its 13th FBO with the purchase of a facility at Spirit of St.

Analyst: Recovery Will Begin Next Year

Sparta, N.J.-based Brian Foley Associates president Brian Foley foresees a recovery of the business aviation industry in the middle of next year, but not b
FBOs

Augusta Airport ready for master golfers

Travelers flying to Bush Field in Augusta, Ga., for the Masters Golf Tournament April 6 to 12 at the Augusta National Golf Club will be able to secure Avfu
FBOs

Six more for Phillips 66

Phillips 66 Aviation added six new FBOs to its branded dealer network, bringing the total to more than 622 in the U.S.
Airports

Ellington now an airport

The Houston City Council voted in January to change the name of Houston’s oldest airport from Ellington Field to Ellington Airport in an effort to “broaden
FBOs

Globalair homepage revamped

Aviation information Web site Globalair.com accomplished a major upgrade, making all of its useful tools and information sources easier to locate.

Stimulus package extends bonus depreciation rules

For business aviation, the latest $787 billion economic stimulus bill–H.R.1, the “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act”–giveth with one hand and taketh a
Maintenance and Modifications

Cessna Closes Toledo Service Center

Cessna is closing its Toledo, Ohio Citation service center at the end of this month “due to reduced customer operations in the region,” according to a spok
FBOs

Hangar 10 building new MKC FBO

A new FBO under construction at Charles B.