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Monday, May 12, 2008
DayJet Layoffs, Despite Successful Business Model
Despite its recent layoffs, DayJet is standing by its business model saying its members and the number of frequent flyers have proved the model, but the condition of the capital markets have forced it to slow its growth for at least six months. It made the point to say that it was not contracting its already... [read more]
April 28, 2008
Fed Watch -- Reauthorization, AIP Increases
Senate to Hold Reauthorization Vote Senate Finance and Commerce committees reached a deal which increases in general aviation contributions to the Aviation Trust Fund, clearing the way for a vote on FAA reauthorization this week. But the deal calls for the...
April 7, 2008
Congestion Pricing Won’t Fly
The National Air Transportation Association joined a growing chorus opposing congestion pricing schemes proposed recently by the Department of Transportation. Adding to the strong opposition voiced by the Regional Airline Association (RAA) recently, airlines...
April 7, 2008
Congress Focuses on Emissions
In recounting aviation’s environmental record before House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, it was clear aviation is the least of the world’s emissions problems given the fact that worldwide it only accounts for three...
March 31, 2008
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...
March 10, 2008
Honda Aircraft Company Expands HondaJet Sales, Books 10 News Sales
Honda Aircraft Company, Inc. expanded the sales of its advanced very light jet HondaJet throughout North America with the selection of a retail sales and service representative for Mexico and a direct sales and U.S. service support plan for Canada. The...
March 3, 2008
Commentary: Premature to Change Funding Mechanism
While the air traffic control system may have long ago broken down, it is premature to change the funding mechanism, especially when it results in fewer funds. More troubling, perhaps, is the industry and government attitude that users can be their personal...
March 3, 2008
Bombardier Inaugurates Facility in Mexico
Bombardier Aerospace officially opened of its new manufacturing facility at the Querétaro Aerospace Park in Mexico. This new facility compliments Bombardier’s existing manufacturing sites located in Canada, Northern Ireland and the United States...
March 3, 2008
Bombardier Marks Exceptional Delivery Year
Bombardier Aerospace delivered 361 aircraft and took in 698 orders during its Fiscal 2007/08 ended January 31. This represents an increase of more than 10 percent over the 326 aircraft deliveries in the previous fiscal year, said Bombardier, which added the...
March 3, 2008
FAA to Install Runway Safety Warning System at LAX
After several recent gate accidents, last week’s runway excursion of a United 737 at Jackson Hole and protestations that runway safety is improving, the FAA is continuing with its runway safety efforts and is now installing technology that warns pilots...
March 3, 2008
Safety Management Systems: The Future of Air Safety – Part II
SMS Forces Changes for Regulators Just as operators are being asked to incorporate safety management systems (SMS), so too are regulators with Transport Canada at the leading edge of not only helping operators incorporate such systems but in reorganizing...
February 18, 2008
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...
February 18, 2008
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...
February 4, 2008
Eurocontrol Planning for Sustained Expansion in VLJ Market
In order to understand how VLJs will impact air traffic in Europe, EUROCONTROL is preparing a simulation that will assess the impact of VLJ operations as part of a plan to smoothly integrate the new craft into a complex air traffic control system. The...
February 4, 2008
New Avionics Technology Generates Uncertainty
As major avionics-related initiatives come to the fore, questions about the new technology and its ramifications are causing uncertainty among decision makers in aviation. How organizations will cope with the wholesale change will be the overriding theme of a...
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