Content Archive: August 2009
Maintenance and Modifications
Nextant Flight Testing Beechjet Avionics Upgrade
Richmond Heights, Ohio-based Nextant Aerospace announced today that it has completed the initial certification flight for the Beechjet 400A/Hawker 400XP Ro
Safety
FAA Soliciting Comments on FOD-detection System AC
The FAA is seeking industry comment by September 4 on draft
Safety
Bill would raise pilot hiring, training standards
Acting on calls for more stringent regulatory oversight of regional airlines after the February 12
Regulations and Government
Europe’s Pilots Call for Own Duty Time Overhaul
While praising the FAA’s establishment of an Aviation Rulemaking Committee in response to the crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407, the European Cockpit Associa
FBOs
Signature Outperforms FBO Peers
The Signature Flight Support FBO chain has outperformed a flagging market in the first six months of this year, according to parent company BBA Aviation.
Engines
GE To Test New Turboprop Derivative
GE Aviation will soon start certification testing of its new 800-shp H80 turboprop engine, derived from the Walter M601.
Airports
Oxford Airport Boasts More Traffic
The expansion of opening hours and its improved fire and rescue capability seem to have paid off at the UK’s Oxford Airport, which saw significant increase
Charter & Fractional
Greenjets Starts Shared Flight Service
Greenjets shared business jet service between New York and Florida began last month, and service to Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Washington and Atlanta wi
Charter & Fractional
Air Royale Offers Best-price Guarantee
Los Angeles-based private aircraft charter services company Air Royale International is offering a best-price guarantee on its air charter flights.
