Content Archive: August 2009

Regulations and Government

Jetalliance Overcomes ETS Registration Hurdles, No Thanks to Officialdom

The administrative burden of complying with the confusing requirements of Europe’s emissions trading scheme (ETS) comes at a time when many operators are f
Regulations and Government

EU delays deadline for ETS plans

Aircraft operators needing to register their plans for the monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) of emissions data under Europe’s emissions trading
Charter & Fractional

Santulli resigns from NetJets; changes ahead at fractional

In a major management shake-up at fractional provider NetJets, company founder, chairman and CEO Richard Santulli on August 4 unexpectedly resigned, effect
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.
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
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.
Avionics

AEA’s Pilot Avionics Guide Released

The Aircraft Electronics Association’s 2009/2010 Pilot’s Guide to Avionics is now available at no charge at www.aea.net.
Regulations and Government

Proposed VLJ Certification Rules Released by FAA

To streamline its process for certifying very light jets (VLJs), the FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) last week to amend the applicable ce

Brazil Citation Fleet Surpasses 200 Aircraft

Cessna said Brazil is its leading market for jets outside the U.S., with an in-country fleet of more than 200 Citations.