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First customer A318 Elite delivered

Zurich-based charter company Comlux took possession last month of an Airbus A318 Elite, making it the first to operate the type.
Regulations and Government

Air-taxi OpSpec delayed again

Release of a new air-taxi operations specification (OpSpec A008) to replace interim Notice 8400.83, published last June, has been delayed again–from the en
Regulations and Government

Approach limits raised in Canada

Transport Canada increased the minimum visibility required before beginning an approach from the previous 1,200 feet to 1,600 feet, effective December 1.

Charter audits expand to Europe

Cincinnati-based Aviation Research Group/U.S.
Airports

Operators honored for flying more quietly

Westchester County Airport in White Plains, N.Y., presented its annual Spirit of Noise Abatement Award to 32 of its based operators for maintaining 100-per
Avionics

Switching to electronic charts? Read this

Eighty percent of pilots polled said they would make the switch to electronic charts if the cost was reasonable, the FAA said it was OK to do so and the ha
Avionics

Landmark gains STC for Pro Line 21 in the Falcon 50

Landmark Aviation last month received STC approval to install Rockwell Collins’ Pro Line 21 IDS integrated display system in the Falcon 50.
Avionics

Arinc and starling team

Arinc Direct and Starling Advanced Communication have joined forces to offer integrated broadband connectivity to business jet customers.
Avionics

Embraer selects PilotView EFB

First Gulfstream and now Embraer has selected the PilotView electronic flight bag (EFB) from CMC Electronics for its line of large business jets.
Avionics

Aspen avionics asks judge to throw out Eclipse lawsuit

Aspen Avionics, the maker of the AT300 hazard awareness display, has asked a New Mexico court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Eclipse Aviation in October cla

Bombardier deliveries climb

Although a strike last summer at Learjet facilities in Wichita held down aircraft deliveries in the third quarter of this year, Bombardier reported that it
Charter & Fractional

Private Air to take first 787 BBJ

PrivatAir has ordered the first 787 Boeing Business Jet but has yet to decide whether to use the widebody for executive charter services, corporate shuttle

Dubai ready to host new bizav show

Around 80 exhibitors have committed to participating in the Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) conference and exhibition to be held in Dubai from January

Libyan oil firm buys Embraer jet

Libya’s Sirte Oil has ordered an Embraer E170 twinjet for corporate shuttle operations.

Design changes continue on Eclipse 500

Eclipse Aviation has further refined the Model 500 very light jet’s design to reach performance goals, according to a customer technical communication sent
Charter & Fractional

Executive Jet settles abduction lawsuit

A $27 million child-abduction suit involving charter and aircraft management services operator Executive Jet Management (EJM) has been settled out of court
Regulations and Government

New offshore register close to opening

The Isle of Man–a British Crown dependency located in the Irish Sea between the UK and Ireland–is on track to have its new aircraft register up and running
Rotorcraft

Airgreen founder dies in crash

Giuseppe Airaudi, 52, and his passenger died in the crash of an Agusta Bell AB412 on November 27 in the Italian Alps.
Maintenance and Modifications

Thunder Aviation

Thunder Aviation opened its doors in 1997 after several people approached owner Larry Moskoff, who based his Beech Duke at Spirit of Saint Louis Airport, a
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA takes aim at FAR Part 145 repair stations

The FAA has released an NPRM for FAR Part 145 repair stations that proposes revising the established rating system to eliminate the current class system in
Maintenance and Modifications

Stevens Aviation chosen at Phenom service center

Embraer has chosen Stevens Aviation to provide factory-approved maintenance and product support for its new Phenom 100 very light and Phenom 300 light jets
Safety

Aviation industry embraces SMS

Safety Management Systems (SMSs), popular in other industries for years, are coming to aviation because regulatory authorities, safety experts and industry
Regulations and Government

Passport Requirements Tightened

In lieu of a passport, U.S.
FBOs

Jet Aviation Drops Kuwait FBO Plan

Jet Aviation has dropped plans to build an FBO at Kuwait International Airport.

Chen vs Sino Swearingen Trial Postponed

A lawsuit in which former Sino Swearingen president Carl Chen is suing the company for breach of contract and other alleged wrongdoings has been reschedule
Safety

ASRS Reports Can Be Filed Electronically

NASA disclosed last month that flight crew, ground crew, air traffic controllers and others involved in aviation operations can now securely submit electro
Airports

Florida GA Airport Receives Funding

New funding from the Florida DOT for three projects at Page Field in Fort Myers includes $500,000 for landside improvements associated with a future termin
Regulations and Government

Engine Notice Garners Just Three Comments

General Electric, Rolls-Royce and Transport Canada generally support, with some suggested clarifications, the FAA’s recent proposal to amend the type certi
Accidents

Learjet Safe after Losing Right Elevator

On December 1 a Learjet 36 with two pilots and one passenger aboard lost its right elevator while maneuvering off the coast of San Diego.