PMI Forecasts VLJ Numbers
A total of 7,659 very light jets (VLJs) will be delivered between 2007 and 2016 at a total value of $15,339 million, according to Germany-based PMI Media, which recently published its forecast. But the success of the various aircraft programs relies heavily on the emerging air-taxi sector, according to the... [read more]
Linear Joins Virgin Charter Marketplace
Linear Air was selected to join the Virgin Charter exclusive network of private aircraft operators based on its quality, service and safety standards. Related Story Linear Air is the first and only air charter company within the Virgin Charter network to count the Eclipse E500 as part of its fleet. Linear...
Avantair, FlexJet, Netjets Top Recruiters
The top three pilot recruiters amongst fractional operators for this year include Avantair at 192, FlexJet 100, and NetJets at 320, according to AIR, Inc. During last week’s FAA Forecast Conference, the FAA reported that in 2007, according to statistics compiled by the FAA’s Mike Monroney...
Lufthansa Selects Citation Business Jets for Private Fleet
Lufthansa has acquired four additional Cessna Citation business jets with a total value of approximately $40 million. This order for two CJ3 jets and two XLS+ aircraft is in addition to Lufthansa's order for four Citation CJ1+ aircraft for its new pilot training program, which was announced at the National...
FAA to Replace Paper Certificates
National Air Transportation Association reported that the Federal Aviation Administration is phasing out paper certificates and published its final rule replacing all airmen certificates and altering aircraft registration requirements. Without the new plastic documents pilots will not be able to...
Long Term, Biz Av will Flourish
High fuel prices and concerns about the economy are dampening the near-term prospects for the general aviation industry, but the long-term outlook remains favorable, according to the 2008-2025 FAA Forecast released last week. “We see a strong growth in business aviation demand, driven by a growing U.S...
Substandard Parts Due to Insufficient Oversight
A recently-released report by the Transportation Department’s Inspector General shows that some jetliners have been built with “substandard” parts, some of which were manufactured in foreign countries where production oversight is spotty. The IG audit examined supplier oversight at Boeing...
Eurocontrol, FSF Partner to Improve Safety
Eurocontrol and the Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) partnered to reinforce aviation safety in Europe and globally. The partnership, announced at a Eurocontrol meeting in Bucharest, Romania, aims at strengthening cooperation between the two organizations in order to reduce aviation safety risk. Three key...
FAA Adopts Upgrades for Aircraft “Black Boxes”
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandated significant upgrades to aircraft cockpit voice and flight data recorders — improvements that will enable investigators to retrieve more data from accidents and incidents requiring investigation. Airplanes (but not helicopters) operating under Parts...
NetJets Inc. to Expand in Ohio
NetJets is building a “world-class” campus adjacent to Port Columbus, expanding its operations base there. Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher and Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman today joined NetJets Inc. Chairman and CEO Richard T. Santulli, Ohio business leaders and...
ATG Looking for Buyer
Aviation Technology Group’s board is continuing to pursue negotiations with its strategic partner and various financial institutions, according to a recent announcement from the sports aircraft company. The company suspended development of its fighter-jet-like personal jet, the Javelin, powered by...
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