Content Archive: November 2011

Bizav Flight Activity Slips Yet Again

For the second continuous month, business aircraft flight activity in the U.S. fell slightly from a year ago, decreasing 1.5 percent last month
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FBOs

JetFlite International Launches Refinishment Program

JetFlite International of Long Beach, Calif., has launched an aircraft “refinishment” program that repairs and refinishes existing components and materials
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

MEBAA Launches Aviation Insurance Program for Members

The Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) launched an aviation insurance group discount program for members on Tuesday at the Dubai Air Show.
FBOs

Signature Buys Stake in St. Maarten FBO

Signature Flight Support recently acquired a majority stake in Arrindell Aviation Services, an FBO at St. Maarten Princess Juliana International Airport.
Rotorcraft

Helicopter Expert Questions New Quest Design

Jean-Pierre Dubreuil, an expert with the French Air and Space Academy and a Eurocopter retiree, is questioning several features of the new Quest Helicopter

Piaggio Delivers 100th Avanti

Piaggio Aero Industries delivered the 100th Avanti in the U.S., the manufacturer announced on Tuesday.
Engines

Turbomeca Arrius 2G1 Gets EASA Nod

EASA certified the Turbomeca Arrius 2G1 turboshaft that powers the Kamov Ka-226T light twin, Kamov parent company Russian Helicopters announced this week.
Training and Workforce

Arabian Jets Chooses CAE for Training

Arabian Jets of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and CAE signed a long-term agreement for pilot training services on eight business aircraft types yesterday at the Dub
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Basel appoints Kraft to V-P

Ruedi Kraft has been named vice president of market development and completion sales for Jet Aviation Basel effective December 1.