Content Archive: July 2009
Aircraft
GIV, GV Fleets Log 4.6 Million Flight Hours
The Gulfstream GIV and GV fleets achieved a staggering 4.6 million flight hours, Gulfstream said.
Avionics
Satcom Direct sends Acars messages over Inmarsat I-4 network
Satellite communications services reseller Satcom Direct last month announced it has sent and received AFIS/Acars datalink messages over the Inmarsat I-4 s
Textron ‘Formally Cancels’ Citation Columbus
The large-cabin Cessna Citation Columbus program has been “formally cancelled,” according to an Form 8-K report parent company Textron filed last month wit
Charter & Fractional
Arabasco, Royal Jet team on Saudi charter
Royal Jet and Arabasco launched a joint venture to expand private charter services in Saudi Arabia.
FBOs
First Santiago FBO to open next month
Business aircraft heading for the Chilean capital of Santiago will have a new FBO from September with the opening of GDS Aviación at the city’s Arturo Meri
Rotorcraft
Erickson Aircranes find niche battling wildfires across the U.S.
Northern Wisconsin forests are experiencing their worst drought in 70 years.
Rotorcraft
Russia plans to challenge the West in high-speed helicopter market
Russian manufacturers Kamov and Mil are developing advanced high-speed helicopter (AHSH) designs with the goal of creating a helicopter that flies as fast
Regulations and Government
EASA delays decision on duty time and rest rules
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has agreed to extend discussion of the most contentious points arising from its proposed new rules for aircraft
Used bizjet inventory stabilizing, JP Morgan
According to JP Morgan Global Equity Research, pre-owned business jet inventories in June remained stable at 14.4 percent of the active fleet, “a further s
FBOs
Total FBO offers first PCI compliance
FBOs and aviation service providers will soon have to stop using credit card processing services that are not compliant with the Payment Card Industry (PCI
