IG Agrees Biz Av Underpaying
A report by the Department of Transportation (DOT) Inspector General (IG) on National Airspace System (NAS) usage concluded business jets are not fully paying for their proportional use of air traffic control services and contribute to air traffic congestion at the busiest towers, according to the Air... [read more]
VLJ Expo Part II: Getting an Aircraft? First Call a Lawyer
Aircraft ownership, it is clear, is not like buying and insuring a car. Consequently, it is no surprise that the collective wisdom of the speakers at the Second Annual VLJ Expo said before a contract is even signed, hiring a team of aviation professionals is of paramount importance to avoiding many of the...
Hawker May Acquire VLJ Program, But not Adam
While not interested in developing its own very light jet to add to its stable of business aircraft, Hawker Beechcraft may be interested in acquiring a VLJ program if one becomes available. The obvious candidate is Adam Aircraft, now in bankruptcy and scheduled for auction on April 4. However, Hawker...
Phenom 300 Wing, Engine Installation Achieved, Production Set for 100
Marching toward the first flight of the Phenom 300 at mid-year, Embraer successfully performed the wing-fuselage mating and installation of the engines of the first Phenom 300 executive jet recently at its Gavião Peixoto plant. In addition, the first electrical power-on test was successfully completed...
Tax Advantage Program
Recently passed U.S. legislation offers an extraordinary opportunity for tax savings on aircraft used for business travel, with tax write-off opportunities of as much as $300,000 on a new DA40 XLS. To help customers benefit from this opportunity as soon as possible, Diamond distributors announced the Diamond...
Cessna Delivers First Flight School Mustang to UND
Cessna Aircraft Company delivered the first Citation Mustang to be used by a flight school to the University of North Dakota (UND) last week. The school will use this entry-level Citation jet for executive travel as well as flight training for undergraduate and contract students. This year marks the 125th...
NATA Launches Environmental Facts for GA
The National Air Transport Association launched a new series of quick facts on aviation’s impact on the environment, starting with the fact aviation only accounts for three to four...
Touring Mock Ups
Grob and Diamond are in the middle of nationwide tours touting their spn and Diamond Jet, respectively. The D-Jet mock up was in South Florida at West Palm this week displaying at the Barrett Jackson Car Auction and this week heads to Fort Lauderdale at Premier Aircraft Sales, a Diamond dealer. It will also...
NATA Urges Participation in FAA GA/Part 135 Survey
The National Air Transportation Association is urging members to take part in the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) annual GA Survey, citing the fact it is the only source for important information on the general aviation fleet, the number of hours flown, and the reasons people use general...
NetJets Names Two to Executive Posts
Alan Cullop was named executive vice president and chief information officer (CIO) of the New Jersey-based NetJets while Matt Harris was named executive vice president of owner and employee services. Cullop previously served as senior vice president and CIO. In his new role, he will oversee accelerating...
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