Content Archive: May 2009

Flight planners expand their online trip-support services

Going forward, Stephens said satellite communications will help, too, for example by allowing on-board WiFi to give broadband Internet access via SwiftBroa
FBOs

AvFuel showcases FBO network

U.S.-based AvFuel is once again exhibiting at EBACE, promoting its worldwide network of fuel and service suppliers.
Aircraft

Versatile PC-12 holds solid market niche

One year after the first major upgrade since its inception in the early 1990s, the Pilatus PC-12 NG remains the best seller in the pressurized single-engin
Maintenance and Modifications

Stevens gets FAA nod for Learjet 60 avionics upgrade

The U.S.
Airports

‘Brand’ new plan for French bizav airports

Under the banner “French business airports,” seven French business aviation airports are working to change their current common charter to a more formalize

EBACE 2009 All About Efficiency, Productivity

The ninth annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) starts next Tuesday at Geneva Palexpo in Switzerland, though it’s expected
Charter & Fractional

JetDirect Aviation Officially Bankrupt

A petition for bankruptcy under the Chapter 7 code was filed by JetDirect Aviation with the U.S.
ATC

DOT IG: ATC System Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks

Web applications used in supporting FAA air traffic control systems are not properly secured to prevent attacks or unauthorized access, warns a report rele
Charter & Fractional

Elite Aviation Files Lawsuit for Unpaid Charters

Van Nuys, Calif.-based Elite Aviation has filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California, Northwest District, accusing charter broker JetCardPlus an
Charter & Fractional

Another Charter Outfit Files Chapter 7

JetChoice, a Little Canada, Minn.-based membership charter company, voluntarily filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy (liquidation) last Friday.