Content Archive: March 2009

‘Pre-clearance’ security process suspended at UK airports

Passengers arriving on business aircraft at UK airports may face delays in clearing immigration, following a move by the UK Border Agency to withdraw the s
Aircraft

Court Rules Embraer Layoffs Legal

A Brazilian labor court ruled late yesterday that Embraer would not have to reinstate some 4,300 employees laid off in February after it found that the com

Falcon Sales Up in 2008, Production Takes Hit in 2009

At its annual financial analysts meeting today, Dassault Aviation chairman and CEO Charles Edelstenne announced a substantial increase in projected Falcon

UBS: Bizjet Market Still Falling, but Bottom Nearing

UBS Market Research’s latest snapshot of the business jet market shows continued incremental deterioration in market conditions last month, although at a s
Charter & Fractional

ARG/US: Flight Activity Data Shows Ray of Hope

According to ARG/US TRAQPak data, business aircraft flight activity increased 28.55 percent last month over January, possibly indicating early signs of rec
ATC

Should NextGen Be the New Transportation Priority?

Air Transport Association president and CEO James May suggested yesterday that if the Next Generation Air Transportation System is fast-tracked like the In
Charter & Fractional

JetDirect Finalizes Asset Purchase Agreement

On Monday, JetDirect Aviation and JDA Acquisition Company (JDAAC) solidified an agreement for JDAAC’s purchase of JetDirect’s assets.

TSA Creates GA Liaison To Address Stakeholder Concerns

The TSA has established a stakeholder liaison position dedicated to addressing concerns about recent security measures, including the Large Aircraft Securi
Maintenance and Modifications

Flaps Retrofit Set for Early Embraer Phenom 100s

Embraer is paying for a service bulletin to replace flap-controller units in the first 10 to 20 Phenom 100 very light jets.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Ready for Embraer Phenom Service

Owners and operators of Embraer Phenom 100s that are entering into service can have their new very light jets serviced at Duncan Aviation’s Lincoln, Neb.,