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 company’s plant in Grand Forks. “We’re... [read more]
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 reported on the fledgling venture a month ago...
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 half of last year in general aviation shipments. The...
DayJet Offers Weekend Service
After successfully building its network and on the eve of its first birthday, DayJet is now operating seven days a week, offering weekend service for the first time...
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 operator in June and also offers large cabin and...
BIKKAIR Expands
BIKKAIR, using the Cessna Mustang, recently received approval to serve London City Airport from its base in...
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 the industry, the world’s first...
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) formed in the wake of the Southwest Airlines...
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 Private Business Jets, LLC. "The name FlyPrivate...
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