Content Archive: August 2010

Cessna, IAM Start Contract Negotiations

Cessna Aircraft and the union that represents 2,300 of the company’s factory workers–the International Association of Machinists Lodge 774–began contract n

Bizjet Discounting Veil Lifted in Nigeria Order

The Nigerian government’s announcement last week that it is buying two Falcon 7Xs and one Gulfstream G550 for its presidential fleet has yielded a rare loo

New Study for Bizav Use at Small and Midsize Companies

Nexa Advisors and NBAA are soliciting participation in a new study examining the value of business

Chinese E190 Overshoots Runway, Killing at Least 43

An Embraer E190 operated by China's Henan Airlines overshot the runway at Yichun City's Lindu Airport in the northeastern province of Heilongjiang, killing
Maintenance and Modifications

Williams FJ44s Ground Tested on Nextant 400XT

Nextant Aerospace recently began full-power ground runs of its 400XT with the Williams International FJ44-3AP engines, the company announced yesterday.
Charter & Fractional

$65K Penalty Proposed for Flight Options Hazmat Violation

The FAA is seeking a $65,000 civil penalty from fractional-share operator Flight Options for shipping a package that leaked a hazardous material.

China To Study Second Beijing Airport

Chinese authorities plan to begin a feasibility study for a second airport to serve Beijing.
Aircraft

Israel Confirms F-35 JSFs, Despite Local Opposition

Israel has agreed to acquire 20 Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters.
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Engines

IAE Establishes Fix for V2500 Turbofan

International Aero Engines (IAE) has identified a problem area with some of its
Aircraft

Oman To Buy More F-16s, and Switch Recce Pod Provider

Oman is set to buy a further 18 Lockheed Martin F-16 Bloc
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