2007 Another Record Year for GA Manufacturers
Year-end shipment figures for the general aviation industry last year led to another record high in industry billings, said the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) last week. Speaking at GAMA's Annual Industry Review and Market Outlook Briefing, GAMA Chair Alan Klapmeier, reported that a strong... [read more]
Adam’s Future in Balance
Despite expectations of an late-week announcement, at press time there was no further news on whether Adam Aircraft will continue or liquidate, having failed to achieve the financing it needed to continue forcing it to shut down. In the latest chapter in Adam Aircraft’s troubles, the company suspended...
P&W Canada Launches New Engine
Pratt & Whitney Canada launched its next-generation 10,000-pound-thrust-class engine family, designated the PW800, which was selected for Cessna’s new Citation Columbus business aircrafts. In addition, the first engine – the PW810 – will surpass International Civil Aviation Organization...
New European Association for Air Taxis
With 14 founding members, operators in Europe recently launched the Air Taxi Association Europe, an adjunct of the U.S.-based Air Taxi Association. Founding operators stretch across continental Europe and beyond and include AccelJet, AirCab, Air-Cannes, BIKKAIR, Blink, byJets, ETIRC Aviation, GlobeAir...
New VLJ Air Taxi in Europe
After two year’s of preparation BIKKAIR commences flying, using the Cessna Mustang, as the first continental European air taxi operator from its “home base” in Rotterdam, the Netherlands this month. “Air Taxi is the intelligent alternative for business travelers,” said Founder...
House Passes FAA Funding Bill
Following Senate action, the House of Representatives passed yet another continuing resolution last Tuesday, affording FAA funding through June 30 which includes $2.76 billion in contract authority for the Airport Improvement Program which has been suspended since December 31. The legislation, H.R. 5270, the...
Eclipse Aviation Receives Second Simulator Certification
Eclipse Aviation received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification last week for the company's second Level D Full Motion simulator. The certification, achieved on the first attempt, comes less than one month after Eclipse received approval for its first Level D Full Motion simulator. "As...
NATA Scheduled Air Charter Summit for June
The National Air Transport Association has scheduled its Second Annual Air Charter Summit for June 9-11 at the Marriott Westfield near Dulles Airport outside Washington, DC. Last years' inaugural summit drew nearly 300 industry executives who heard from nationally recognized business leaders and government...
Leadership Still Lacking at FAA on Runway Safety
After a rise in runway incursions in Fiscal 2007 owing to poor FAA leadership, malfunctioning technology and overworked controllers, the House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Aviation Subcommittee called hearings last week into progress being made to improve runway...
Interesting Sidelights – Congestion Pricing, New PAMA Cert Program, New Grob MD
Congestion Pricing Delayed Industry opposition to plans allowing airports to charge different landing fees based on congestion, resulted in a delay in implementation of the program, after Air Transport Association was granted a 30-day extension in the comment period. Related Story Even so, airports, said...
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