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| 09.29.2008 |
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Stratos Launches New Website at VLJ – Europe
Stratos Aircraft Incorporated launched a new website today at the VLJ Conference – Europe. The site (www.stratosaircraft.com ) is now the official “virtual home”...
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| 09.29.2008 |
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Eclipse Aviation, ETIRC Aviation Gain Financing for Russian Production
The Russian State Bank Vnesheconombank (VEB) Supervisory Board, chaired by Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, approved the construction of a factory in Ulyanovsk, Russia to assemble the Eclipse 500 Jet. The announcement comes a week after devastating...
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| 09.29.2008 |
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New Firm Offers Alternative
JET Demands is offering an alternative to card programs and fractional ownership for the those seeking “exclusive travel options with a to-die-for, one-of-a-kind opulent style” and no up-front costs. “Unfortunately, fractional ownership...
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| 09.29.2008 |
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Report Confirms NATA Complaints on FAA Consistency
The National Air Transportation Association said it is hopeful a Department of Transportation report into the inconsistent interpretation of the federal aviation regulation at different field offices, “is the first step toward improving the...
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| 09.29.2008 |
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Commentary: DayJet’s Demise
Air Taxi Association (ATXA) members did not miss a beat last week after DayJet announced the cessation of its operations for lack of funding. Saying they “fully support DayJet customers and communities,” SATSair, ImagineAir, and North American Jet...
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| 09.29.2008 |
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Embraer Shakes Up Management
Embraer’s board approved the shakeup of the company’s management which includes the retirement of Satoshi Yakota, who spearheaded Embraer’s success as executive vice president strategic planning and technology development. Also retiring is...
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| 09.29.2008 |
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DayJet Demise Will Not Impact ADS-B Tests
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials say the recent demise of DayJet will have "no impact" on the five-year, phased implementation of Next Generation (NextGen) technologies, including Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)...
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| 09.22.2008 |
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Correction: Miwok Airways
Last week’s story on Miwok Airways held several errors including the name of the airline which is Miwok Airways, not airlines...
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| 09.22.2008 |
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Eclipse Statement & Fact Sheet
Eclipse Aviation issued the following statement in response to testimony before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Aviation Subcommittee from Department of Transportation Inspector General Calvin Scovel criticizing several aspects of the Eclipse 500...
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| 09.22.2008 |
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Eclipse Certification Review Yields Recommendations
After the Special Certification Review Team, formed to review the Eclipse certification process completed its report shortly before last week’s congressional hearing, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a statement agreeing to act on the...
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| 09.22.2008 |
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Embraer Opens Phoenix Facility
Embraer celebrated the opening of its 47,700 square-foot (4,431 square-meter) hangar at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, in Mesa, Ariz. last week, a facility that will be dedicated to the full-service care for the company's Phenom 100, Phenom 300, Legacy 450...
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| 09.22.2008 |
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Analysis: Hearing Details FAA’s Rush to Certify First VLJ
Owing to the complexity of events surrounding Eclipse Aviation and the Eclipse 500, Aviation Today’s VLJ Report will devote most of this week’s issue to last week’s unfolding story beginning with this analysis of the House hearings. More...
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| 09.15.2008 |
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Trend Toward Larger, Smaller Biz Jets
Business executive seem to be downsizing to the new-generation of small, four-passenger jets to conserve travel budgets, according to London Executive Aviation (LEA), who reported the trend recently. LEA became the first Europe’s first Cessna Mustang...
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| 09.15.2008 |
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Cirrus Layoffs
Following in the footsteps of many a troubled small aircraft manufacturer, Cirrus is laying off 100 of its 1,330 people, or eight percent, as part of an effort to increase efficiency and reduce costs. The cuts will impact 71 in Duluth and 29 at the...
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| 09.15.2008 |
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Shipments Continue at Record Levels
At a time when most North American on-demand, air-charter carriers and charter brokers are seeing a 25 percent decline in their business, for the second quarter, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association reported a 24.1 percent increase over the first...
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| 09.15.2008 |
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Solazyme Produces World’s First Algal-Based Jet Fuel
It was only a few months ago that algae-based fuels were cast in the world spotlight at Boeing’s Farnborough display which included an 80-gallon tank of slimy algae. Now, in a decidedly exciting development at a time when fuel prices continue to cripple...
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| 09.15.2008 |
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BIKKAIR Expands
BIKKAIR, using the Cessna Mustang, recently received approval to serve London City Airport from its base in...
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| 09.15.2008 |
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FAA Air Safety Reforms Ordered
Dispatch from Air Safety Week, Aviation Today's VLJ Report's sister publication. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters ordered the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to implement safety recommendations advanced by an Independent Review Team (IRT)...
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| 09.15.2008 |
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Miwok Launches
It is no surprise that Miwok Airways has captured the attention of the blogosphere with numerous mentions now that it has launched its air taxi operation which includes the entire Southern California catchment area. Aviation Today’s VLJ Report first...
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| 09.15.2008 |
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Quick Takes
Name Change for Private Business Jets As a first steip in a series of new programs being rolled out later this year aimed at increasing private jet travel accessibility to more business and leisure travelers, FlyPrivate is changing its business name from...
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