Content Archive: August 2010

Aircraft

Gulfstream, Mitsubishi, Bell Tops in AIN Support Survey

Readers placed Gulfstream on top in the annual AIN
Aircraft

Bombardier Commits to Wichita for Learjet 85 Assembly

An agreement reached by Bombardier executives and Kansas Gov.
Maintenance and Modifications

Former Jet Aviation Scion Loses Battle with Illness

Carl Hirschmann, former Jet Aviation CEO and the eldest son of company founder Carl W.

Bizjet Charter Demand Continues Recovery Trend

Forecast demand for executive and private charter flight was somewhat softer at the start of August than 30 days earlier, perhaps reflecting a reduction in
Regulations and Government

Pilot Training Added To Latest FAA Extension Bill

Faced with leaving for vacation without passing an FAA reauthorization bill that would tighten pilot training rules, lawmakers last week stripped those pro

NBAA, AOPA Team on Light Biz Airplane Conferences

NBAA and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) last week at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., announced that two Light Business Aviation (LBA) C
Rotorcraft

Eurocopter upgrades EC225 for offshore ops

Eurocopter EC225 Super Pumas manufactured next year will feature a series of upgrades in avionics, search-and-rescue (SAR) equipment and passenger comfort
Rotorcraft

UK government reviews helicopter SAR program

The Soteria consortium, which consists of operator CHC, training and aircraft equipment specialist Thales, the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and  heli
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: Cessna MSU Supports Citation Special Olympics Airlift

The annual Special Olympics USA National Games are substantially supported by volunteer Cessna Citation operators who transport the athletes, and Cessna Ai
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: Western Jet Adds Reno Facility

Later this year, Gulfstream maintenance provider Western Jet will open a new facility at Reno-Tahoe International Airport.