Content Archive: November 2009

Training and Workforce

Chevron adds new training topic

Chevron has unveiled the newest topic in its online FBO training series, titled Refueler Operator Training.
Rotorcraft

PZL-Swidnik Delivers 1,000th Airframe

Poland-based PZL-Swidnik late in October delivered its 1,000th helicopter fuselage–an AW109 light utility helicopter–to AgustaWestland.
Airports

TEB group seeks new ATC tower

The Teterboro Airport Industry Working Group sent a letter to the FAA requesting increased priority from the agency for building a new ATC tower at the bus

Forecast Shows Recovery in 2012

In its latest business jet market prediction covering the next 10 years, Forecast International calls for worldwide production of 11,277 business jets wort
FBOs

Signature upgrades Gatwick FBO

Signature Flight Support completed a major renovation of its London Gatwick FBO, enhancing the facility with modern décor featuring warm solid woods, new w
FBOs

10 FBOs to receive appreciation plaques

The Wings Club presented a $25,000 donation to the Corporate Angel Network (CAN) at the club’s 67th annual dinner dance on October 23 at New York City’s Wa
Security

TSA Proposes Repair Station Security Rule

The TSA on November 17 released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to strengthen aircraft repair station security.
Safety

Helo Accident Rate Drops

In 2005 the International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST) was formed with the ambitious goal of reducing helicopter accidents 80 percent by 2016.
Aircraft

First Production CJ4 Rolled Out

Cessna Aircraft rolled out the first production Citation CJ4 last month and sent it to the paint and interior shops for completion.

Preowned Market '09

Surveyors of used aircraft entered the year with little else to do but cross fingers and hope that the market plunge brought to the doorstep of the New Yea