Content Archive: March 2011
JAL Emerges From Bankruptcy
Japan Airlines exited bankruptcy today, after the Tokyo District Court found that JAL had repaid more than two thirds of the monetary claims listed in a re
Safety
IBAC: IS-BAO proves valuable investment
Many years ago, airline managers could occasionally be heard quietly grumbling that investments in safety were mostly a waste of money.
Embraer Sells Four E190s to Trip
Embraer announced the signature of a new contract with Brazil’s Trip Airlines last month for the sale of four E190s.
FBOs
McCreery Aviation Signs on with Avfuel
The family-owned FBO located at McAllen-Miller International Airport (MFE) is the latest to brand with Michigan-based contract fuel specialist AvFuel.
Airports
Jacksonville Renames GA Airports
In an effort to increase the awareness of Jacksonville, Florida’s aviation system, the city’s aviation authority has renamed three of its owned and operate
FBOs
Signature Aims To Boost DCA Traffic
Signature, which saw traffic at one of its most profitable U.S.
Aircraft
Hong Kong’s Asian Business Aviation show sees region’s growth potential realized, yet still stunted
The Asian Business Aviation show formed a key facet of March’s Asian Aerospace show in Hong Kong.
Bombardier 2010 deliveries meet projections
More than a month before release of the FY2010/11 financial results by parent company Bombardier, Inc., Bombardier Aerospace released business jet delivery
Charter & Fractional
Avinode sees strengthening market for charter
by Charles Alcock
Light jets are losing market share in Europe, falling from 32 percent of the continent’s charter market in 2008 to 26 perce
