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Sikorsky expands X2 envelope
Sikorsky Aircraft has completed the first round of flight tests of the new X2 demonstrator and is on target to reach 250 knots by year-end, according to Ji
Maintenance and Modifications
Avatas Aerospace Acquires Prime Turbines
Dallas-based Avatas Aerospace, an FAA-approved repair station specializing in the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A, has acquired Hyannis, Mass.-based Prime
Charter & Fractional
Jet-sharing ‘Networks’ Emerge
Two U.S.-based companies have launched online networks that allow customers to book flights with other private jet users and share the cost of their flight
Charter & Fractional
As flight activity slows, charter firm narrows focus
Virgin Charter has had its fair share of ups and downs over the past few months.
Charter & Fractional
ARG/US: Flight Activity Down More than 20 Percent
Large-cabin business jet flight activity in December took the biggest hit–26 percent–compared with activity over the same period in 2007, according to the
Accidents
Fuel Exhaustion Cited in Citation II Crash
A Cessna Citation II that ran out of fuel and landed gear-up early Sunday morning at Wilmingto
The Forecast for Forecasting Technology
Without the ability to understand and accurately forecast weather, NextGen technology won’t amount to much.
Information Management
One of the first steps in developing the technology to automate the National Airspace System (NAS) is to coordinate and manage the data that is necessary f
Regulations and Government
Weather services in the NextGen Era
The focus of the NextGen Air Transportation System has largely been on the development of satellite-based navigation systems, trajectory-based operations a
As distressed Detroit drops its jets, bizav ponders the fallout
The news that General Motors and Ford are shutting their flight departments has rattled the business aviation community.
Charter & Fractional
XOJet Feeling the Effects of Sour Economy
San Carlos, Calif.-based XOJet has laid off “around 20” pilots and some additional operations and sales staff, according to John Magner, the company’s exec
Bizav Flight Departments Latest Casualty of Recession
Rodney Hamilton, the director and chief pilot of Ford’s now-defunct flight department, summed up the state of the industry yesterday in two words: “difficu
Airports
Cannes-Mandelieu Slot Trials Suspended
The requirement for takeoff and landing slots has been suspended at France’s Cannes-Mandelieu Airport during the winter months but could be reintroduced in
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Certifies Soloy 206 Turbine Mk II
Soloy Aviation has received FAA certification for its Soloy 206 Turbine Mk II, a Cessna 206H re-engined with a 417-shp Rolls-Royce 250-B17F/2 turboprop eng
FBOs
Resort Aviation Completes $1 Million Makeover
Western Petroleum announced last month that Resort Aviation has expanded and remodeled the Coeur d’Alene, Idaho FBO that is part of its ExxonMobil Aviation
Avionics
WAAS/SBAS-FMS OK’d for Astra Light Jet
Global Aviation recently installed dual Universal Avionics UNS-1Ew WAAS/SBAS-FMSs in an Astra light jet.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault To Open Reno Service Center
On March 30 next year Dassault Falcon will open its newest factory-owned service center at Nevada’s Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
FBOs
TAG Aviation Launches New Business in U.S.
TAG Aviation Holding has launched a new completions management consulting and aircraft acquisition and brokerage service at the former San Francisco headqu
Authorities ID Fossett’s Remains
DNA testing confirmed that the human remains found near the wreckage of an American Champion Super Decathlon in the California mountains are those of adven
FBOs
Million Air FBOs Become Odyssey Aviation
On January 1, seven Million Air FBOs will switch to a new brand name, Odyssey Aviation, and join a marketing partnership with the Odyssey Aviation Bahamas
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Grants ODA Status to Cessna
Cessna has received Organizational Delegation Authority (ODA) status from the FAA.
Avionics
Garmin Unveils GPSMAP 696
Garmin last month unveiled the GPSMAP 696, a portable aviation navigation device with a seven-inch portrait screen.
ATC
FAA Signs Agreement To Accelerate ADS-B
The FAA last month signed a $9 million agreement with Honeywell and Aviation Communications & Surveillance Systems (ACSS) to accelerate the testing and
Airports
Corsair Buys ACM Aviation
Corsair Aviation, owner of two Part 135 charter companies, has purchased charter/management firm ACM Aviation, based at California’s Norman Y.
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer Opens Florida Service Center
Embraer has opened a factory-owned executive jet service center at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (Fla.) International Airport, its third such facility in the U
Charter & Fractional
Avjet Partners with EAS
Avjet has partnered with Executive Aircraft Sales of Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Regulations and Government
Nigeria To Ban Aircraft Without ELTs
The Nigerian government will ban aircraft not equipped with an ELT after January 1, and it will not allow any aircraft lacking such a device to be register
L-29 Completes 11-hour Biofuel Flight
Green Flight International president and CEO Douglas Rodante and chief pilot Carol Sugars on November 1 became the first flight crew to cross the U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications
Avidyne Offers FlexCare Warranty
Avidyne is offering an extended warranty plan called FlexCare, available for one-, two- or three-year terms after the original two-year warranty expires.
