Content Archive: July 2011

Regulations and Government

APU Use OK’d During Customs Inspections

Aircraft auxiliary power units (APUs) can now remain on while radiation checks are conducted on aircraft entering the country, as long as the exhaust vents
FBOs

Al Bateen’s Bizav Hub Takes Shape with New FBO and MRO Offerings

Abu Dhabi’s Al Bateen Executive Airport has further boosted its credentials as the Middle East’s leading business aviation hub by establishing its own bran
FBOs

New FBOs meet rising bizav demand in Middle East

Rizon Jet recently opened its long-planned FBOs at London’s Biggin Hill Airport and Doha International Airport.
Aircraft

Daher-Socata Still Evaluating SPn Light Jet

Daher-Socata is targeting the end of the year for a decision on whether to resurrect the defunct Grob SPn light business jet.
Aircraft

Falcon 900LX Gets Chinese Nod

Dassault Falcon received certification for the Falcon 900LX from the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China.
Charter & Fractional

CitationAir Adds Hawaii to U.S. Service Area

CitationAir by Cessna added Hawaii to its U.S.
Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopters Beefs Up Sales Effort in EU

The European Union market is a “top priority” for Russian Helicopters, and the manufacturer does not want to limit those Russian-made models that are in op
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky To Terminate S-76C++ Production

Sikorsky has announced the end of the S-76C++ production run, thus firming up S-76D delivery plans for this year.
Security

GAMA to Congress: review security fiats

Jeppesen president and CEO Mark Van Tine in July questioned the Transportation Security Administration’s use of security directives to vastly expand existi