Content Archive: June 2010
Aircraft
Jordan Could Be First Customer for Boeing AH-6i Helicopter
At the SOFEX special forces exhibition held at Amman in May, Jordan signed a letter of intent (LOI) to purchase the Boeing
Aircraft
Kuwait Is Latest KC-130J Super Hercules Customer
Lockheed Martin on May 27 announced the award of a $245 million contract covering the supply through Foreign Military Sales of three KC-130J Hercules tanke
Porter Aviation Postpones IPO
Toronto-based Porter Aviation Holdings announced this week that it has decided not to proceed with a proposed $120 million IPO due to unfavorable market co
Charter & Fractional
Sokol Begins Integration Plan at NetJets Aviation, NJI
NetJets yesterday announced the start of an operational consolidation plan for two of the company’s North American fractional aircraft subsidiaries–NetJets
Bizjet Orders at Bombardier Bouncing Back
Montreal-based Bombardier Aerospace yesterday reported six net business jet orders in the first quarter versus a negative net order of -41 a year ago.
Regulations and Government
Massport To Acquire Worcester Regional Airport
Business aviation operators and tenants at Worcester Regional Airport in Massachusetts should begin to see long-awaited improvements after the Massachusett
Aircraft
Suppliers, Orders Grow for Cirrus Vision Jet
Cirrus Aircraft’s SF50 Vision single-engine jet program is “making good progress,” according to president and CEO Brent Wouters, who spoke during a Web pre
Charter & Fractional
FAA To Establish Ops Specs for Non-U.S. Charter Outfits
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that could provide a somewhat simpler means for non-U.S.
Avionics
Iridium Places $2.1 Billion Satellite Order
Iridium Communications of McLean, Va., has ordered 81 satellites from Thales Alenia Space of France to upgrade its global satellite network.
