Content Archive: July 2011

JetNet Data Shows Early Stage of Bizav Recovery

“The first five months of the 2011 pre-owned market showed early-stage recovery signs,” with used business jet retail sale transactions growing by 19.7 per
Charter & Fractional

CitationAir Pilots Vote in Union

Yesterday CitationAir became the third of the four major jet fractional providers to have a unionized pilot workforce, with 52 percent of the more then 350
Regulations and Government

‘Carbon Tax’ Could Choke Bizav Growth in Europe

The European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS) could add yet another obstacle to business aviation’s anemic recovery, according to business aviation
Regulations and Government

LightSquared Attempts To Bypass the FCC

Possibly recognizing that the July 1 final report on GPS testing showed that interference was worse than predicted, LightSquared lawyers are now bypassing
Engines

GA Spoils Europe’s Positive Trend in 2010 Accidents

General aviation as a whole was a stain on an otherwise excellent year for aviation safety in Europe, according to 2010 accident figures released today by
Maintenance and Modifications

OEMs Attack FAA-approved PMA Parts in Data Licenses

Operators that subscribe to Goodrich-Messier publications must sign an agreement that precludes the use of FAA-approved wheel and brake parts manufactured
Maintenance and Modifications

Industry Mourns the Loss of Bombardier’s James Hoblyn

James Hoblyn, president of Bombardier customer services and specialized and amphibious aircraft, died while jogging on Sunday, July 3.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Dynamic Aviation Adds 50 Employees

Dynamic Aviation wants to fill 50 new positions to support its expanding commercial and government business sector requirements.
Maintenance and Modifications

Indian MROs form association

Some of India’s leading MROs have joined forces to promote the nation’s growing aerospace MRO sector.

AIN Blog: Another Take on the President’s Take on Corporate Jets

President Obama had barely concluded his June 29 press conference when my e-mail box began filling up with responses from the general-aviation industry.