Content Archive: November 2009

Aircraft

Paris Jet, the first VLJ, is revived

The world’s first production and certified very light jet, the Morane Saulnier MS760 Paris Jet, has a new lease on life.
Charter & Fractional

Madoff Charter Company Declares Bankruptcy

Swindler Bernard Madoff’s charter company, BLM Air Charter, filed for voluntary bankruptcy (Chapter 11) in the U.S.
Avionics

Sora Bundled Satcom System Bows

International Communications Group (ICG) has partnered with Cobham to develop a bundled Iridium and Inmarsat SwiftBroadband satellite communications system
Avionics

Despite protests from Aircell, TrueNorth offers OpenCabin

A fight is brewing between TrueNorth Avionics of Ottawa, Canada, and Aircell, the creator of an air-to-ground broadband data network for aircraft, over a s

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
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.
Avionics

Hud/EVS OK imminent for Challenger 604

Elbit Systems of America said that the installation of the first head-up display (Hud) and Kollsman enhanced-vision system (EVS) combination in a Challenge

More Cancellations for Dassault

Dassault’s third-quarter financial results indicate that the backlog for Falcon business jets is still suffering from cancellations.
Regulations and Government

FAA rule change eases limits on sim training

Responding to concerns from pilots and training providers, among others, the FAA on October 20 corrected its earlier final rule that would have significant
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: Amac Receives Approval for Global Service

The EASA has approved Amac Aerospace Switzerland to perform line and base maintenance as well as interior refurbishments and modifications on the Global Ex