Content Archive: March 2015

Aircraft

Argus Sees First Monthly Bizav Decline in 15 Months

The industry data provider believes the brutal winter weather played a greater role in this year's annual decline in business aircraft activity
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Aircraft

Falcon Sales Increased in 2014 While Deliveries Dipped

Dassault Aviation increased sales of its Falcon business jets during 2014, and continued its strong investment in new models.
Regulations and Government

ICAO Names First Woman To Serve as its Secretary General

The International Civil Aviation Organization elected Fang Liu as the first woman and first Chinese national to serve as its secretary general.
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Solar Impulse Logs First Legs in Round-the-world Flight

Powered by photovoltaic cells, the single-pilot aircraft flew from Abu Dhabi, UAE to Muscat, Oman and then on to Ahmedabad, India.
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FBOs

U.S. Flying Propelled Signature in 2014

A "bifurcation" in types flying resulted in headwinds for BBA Aviation's Aftermarket Services.
Aircraft

Boeing Unveils Efficiency ‘Bridge’ to 777X

New aerodynamic features promise to help cut fuel burn by 2 percent
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Aircraft

A400M Problems Overshadow Airbus Defence & Space Performance

Head of Airbus military aircraft business replaced
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Regulations and Government

NPRM Limits Bizav Access in New York Area

FAA denies NATA request for a public meeting and provides only a 30-day extension rather than the 60 days requested by industry groups.
Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Sheds Some Light on Coming LRS-B Contract

The U.S. Air Force suggested it will award a 'cost-plus' contract to develop the new Long-Range Strike Bomber.
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FBOs

Arizona FBO's Lawsuit Sees More Delays

With a potential $100 million in damages at play, an oft-delayed lawsuit gets another deferment.