|< <-  1-25 | 26-50 | 51-75 | 76-100 | 101-125 ... -> >|

Single-Aisle Replacement May Not Arrive Until 2020, Says Airbus

The introduction of a single-aisle replacement from Airbus appears further away than ever after chief salesman John Leahy's prediction that it is unlikely to arrive until the early 2020s.

Executive AirShare Receives Embraer Phenom 100

Aviation firm Executive Flight Services, Inc. dba Executive AirShare has received its second new business jet, the first to go into actual service for Kansas City customers.

Luxury Jet Operator Admits to $1 Million in Illegal Flights

A co-founder of a charter company whose jet crashed while taking off from Teterboro Airport admitted late last month that he schemed to defraud charter customers and the FAA, launching roughly 100 illegal flights that netted more than $1 million.

FAA Begins Reviewing Israel's Progress on Air Safety

A team from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) began last week the first stage of the audit of Israel's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), with a view to restoring Israel to its highest air safety rating.

Royal Jet's FBO Facility Receives Hat Trick of Awards

Royal Jet's Fixed Base Operations (FBO) facility continues to receive global recognition, with a hat-trick of notable awards coming in recent weeks.

New FAA Procedures to Boost Denver's Capacity

The FAA has developed new procedures to reduce delays at Denver International Airport during major runway construction work.

Signature Adds VP of Marketing to Senior Management Team

Signature Flight Support has named Patrick Sniffen as Vice President marketing for its worldwide network of FBOs. He is based at Signature’s corporate offices in Orlando, Florida and will report to David Best, Chief Commercial Officer.

Actuator Forces WhiteKnight Two Diversion from Spaceport Ceremony

An actuator alarm led Virgin Galactic's WhiteKnight Two mothership prototype Eve's pilots to land at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway airport today, diverting the aircraft from its intended destination of Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Biofuel Could Lighten Jet Fuel's Carbon Footprint Over 80 Percent

The seeds of a lowly weed could cut jet fuel's cradle-to-grave carbon emissions by 84 percent. David Shonnard, Robbins Chair Professor of Chemical Engineering, analyzed the carbon dioxide emissions of jet fuel made from camelina oil over the course of its life cycle, from planting to tailpipe.

NBAA: DHS Inspector Report Concludes GA Security Threat is Limited

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) recently welcomed a conclusion in a recent report conducted by the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General (DHS-0IG) that “general aviation presents only limited and mostly hypothetical threats to security.”

FAA Approves High-Speed Internet System for Jets

Aircell Inc. received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a high-speed Internet system designed for business-aviation jets.

XOJET Names Mark. S. Long, Former Northwest Airline Exec, as CFO

Mark S. Long, a veteran aviation finance executive with over 20 years experience in the aviation industry including senior roles at Northwest Airlines, has been named chief financial officer of XOJET, a leading private aviation company.

NetJets Knocks on Europe's Door

It's easy to miss the NetJets hospitality chalet at the Paris Air Show. Cutting a very discreet profile next to the far flashier signs and logos of companies like Dassault or Safran, one almost expects the chalet's flags to be flying at half-mast. It wouldn't be a surprise: The business jet market has slumped over the past year, with a reported 3,000 corporate jets--or 17% of the global market--put up for sale, and it has affected big names across the industry, from Bombardier and Honeywell to Rolls-Royce.

Jet Republic Enrolls Fleet in the Bombardier Carbon Offset Program

Bombardier Aerospace today announced that private aviation company Jet Republic has joined its pioneering Carbon Offset Program. Bombardier became the first Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to offer its business aircraft customers a carbon emissions offset option in September 2007.

Imperial Jets Assists with Evacuations from Battle-Worn Somalia

CharterX Professional Broker Imperial Jets, a leading private jet charter firm with headquarters based in New York City, is currently assisting with evacuations out of the at-threat areas of Somalia from their office located in Tanzania. 

NBAA Attempts to Block FOIA Request, Foiled by FAA

Following last fall's bad publicity surrounding the Big Three's bailout request, major carmaker GM was prompted to prevent the public from tracking its planes in databases compiled by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Rizon Jet is First Private Aviation Company to Receive Qatar AOC

CharterX Professional member Rizon Jet recently became the first Doha-based private jet company to receive approval for business jet operations from Qatar.

Qatar Airways Launches Corporate Jet Unit

Qatar Airways has set up a corporate jet subsidiary – Qatar Executive - which will offer premium service to corporate customers. The national carrier’s new corporate jet subsidiary will have an initial fleet of three corporate jets, with two new Bombardier Challenger 605 aircraft, expected to be delivered later this month. The Bombardier Challenger 605 aircraft will be able to fly non-stop up to 4,000 nautical miles reaching destinations throughout Europe, Africa and Asia.

Boeing to Step Up Long-Haul Jet Battle

Boeing, the US aircraft maker, is planning to intensify the competitive pressure on Airbus, its European rival, in large capacity, long-haul aircraft with the eventual development of a new family of all-composite jets to replace its current 777.

Spain Skips Airbus Talks, Raising Eyebrows

The absence of Spain from a top-level meeting over financing for the latest Airbus wide-body jet set off a flurry of speculation last week about Madrid’s commitment to the project at a time when tensions are already high because of delays to the Spanish-built Airbus military transport.

ATS Launches with Central Europe Market as Priority

Air Transport Service (ATS) has started private charter operations in Budapest, targeting its launch fleet of a Hawker 800 and a Beechjet 400 configured for seven at demand in central Europe.

Pentastar Aviation Welcomes New Managed Customers

Pentastar Aviation is pleased to announce that the organization signed five new aircraft management agreements with new customers in April. The new customers include global corporations, private companies and a medical transportation organization.

Empower Aviation Would Bring Jobs, New Facilities to Lunken Airport

CharterX Professional member Empower Aviation LLC (certificate N85A566L) is negotiating with the city of Cincinnati to relocate from Butler County Regional Airport to Lunken Airport, where it plans to bring 75 jobs immediately and grow to 130 in a few years.

London City Airport Sees Private Jet Passenger Surge in May

London City Airport saw a massive 44% surge in passengers travelling by private jet in May from the previous month.

Piaggio Notches Three Orders for the Avanti II

Piaggio has received three firm orders for the P.180 Avanti II twin turboprop–two from the United Arab Emirates military and another from Susi Air in Indonesia. The UAE air force will use its Avanti IIs for transportation of specialized staff and medical evacuation.

 |< <-  1-25 | 26-50 | 51-75 | 76-100 | 101-125 ... -> >|