Content Archive: August 2014

Charter & Fractional

European Air Charter Basks in Summer Vacation Boom

Fluctuations in Avinode’s pricing index were more moderate.

Dubai Int’l Reopens to Bizav Following Runway Rehab

Business aircraft traffic welcomed back to facility after project’s completion.
Rotorcraft

FAA Plans To Revisit Rotorcraft Certification Standards

Commenters indicated a substantial interest in revising and restructuring the certification standards, prompting the FAA review.

Signature Acquires Scottsdale FBO in Landmark Deal

The 11-year-old facility includes a 12,000-sq-ft terminal and 145,000-sq-ft hangar.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets, FlightSafety Gain in First-half 2014

NetJets accounted for nearly a third of Berkshire’s $507 million revenue increase in its service businesses division.

BBA Aviation CEO Notes 15 Months of Growth in U.S. Bizav Flying

Pryce is predicting continued recovery in the North American market in the second half.

FlightSafety Fields Third Gulfstream G650 Simulator

First two Gulfstream G650 simulators are in service at FlightSafety’s learning center in Savannah, Ga.

Bob Hoover, Bill de Decker To Receive NBAA Lifetime Achievement Awards

The awards will be presented in October at the 2014 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Orlando, Fla.
Charter & Fractional

Fleet, Jet Card Sales Climb at Delta Private Jets

Company recently signed agreements for five new aircraft that are entering the fleet through new Ownership Assist program.