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August 4, 2008
Q2 a Banner for Embraer
Embraer recorded second quarter 2008 (2Q08) net sales of $1,635.0 million and net income of $134.4 million, equivalent to diluted earnings per ADS of $0.7427. In addition, it introduced two new executive jet programs and rolled out its Phenom 300 Very Light...
July 28, 2008
Sound Bites
As airlines impose more cutbacks, air taxi's and business aviation is expected to benefit. Below are a few sound bites from last week's news coverage. Falling Off the Map WSJ: “Fifty-nine airports that had commercial service in 2007 don’t have any...
July 14, 2008
Embraer Breaks Delivery Records
The Phenom executive jets continued to show positive sales results during the second quarter, according to Embraer, with the number of firm order contracts approaching 800 aircraft. The certification program of the Phenom 100 is on schedule and has four...
July 14, 2008
NTSB Tackles Fatigue, Rejected Takeoffs
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently called for new requirements for pilots flying in Part 121, 135 and 91 subpart K operations to address fatigue as well as to require additional training regarding rejected landings and takeoffs. The...
June 30, 2008
First Spanish VLJ Service Launches
Using six bases throughout Spain, Jet Ready is launching the country’s first very light jet operation using the Eclipse 500 as its platform shortly. In the next four years, it expects to expand its fleet to 23 aircraft operating from bases in Valencia...
June 9, 2008
Commentary: Are Controllers Really Having VLJ Problems? No
USA Today’s Alan Levin reported last week that controllers are charging that the slowness of Very Light Jets causes problems with the pacing of aircraft. However, the controllers who were complaining, top officials at two National Air Traffic...
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...
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...
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