Content Archive: June 2010

Bizav industry shows more signs of recovery

Based on relatively good news from manufacturers and analysts, many in the business aviation industry are on board the recovery boat.
Regulations and Government

Oil Drilling Ban Challenged

Federal officials said they would move quickly to circumvent and appeal a U.S.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets begins consolidation of facilities and pilot groups

NetJets has begun an operational consolidation plan for two of its North American fract
Regulations and Government

Pilots split on new rule for antidepressants

The FAA’s plan to allow pilots to continue flying wh
Charter & Fractional

Acquisition by Arcadia closes book on Wayfarer

On June 11, charter/management company Wayfarer Aviation received bridge financing from Arcadia Aviation to continue operations, then four days later Ar
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Repossessor advises banks against reclaiming aircraft

The nation’s foremost aircraft repossessor is counseling his bank and leasing company clients not to take back delinquent aircraft.
Engines

Pratt & Whitney Awarded Cleen Contract by FAA

The FAA has awarded Pratt & Whitney a one-year contract under its Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise (Cleen) program to develop eng
Engines

GE Aviation Cleen Program To Demonstrate Reduced Fuel, Emissions and Noise

GE Aviation received an award from the FAA as part of the Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise (Cleen) program–a joint government-industry initiati

New Insurance Company Offers Lower Insurance for ARSA Members

The Aviation Alliance Insurance Risk Retention Group (AAIRRG), developed by the Alexandria, Virginia-based Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) a