AvWeb NewsZiskind at Dynamic AirwaysRichard ZiskindRichard Ziskind is the new vice president of sales and marketing for Dynamic Airways. He was previously at Omni Air International.... Citation Ten Prototype Fliesclick for photosCessna celebrated the first flight of its Cessna Ten, a faster and updated version of the Citation X that may preserve Cessna's title to the fastest business jet. Cessna says the Ten will do 527 knots at maximum cruise with a maximum range of 3242 nm. Although it looks like a Citatio... Embraer Eyes More U.S. Military ContractsEmbraer is planning to bid on at least three more U.S. Air Force contracts as it awaits word on the legal challenge to its recent victory in the competition for a light air support platform. In an interview with Reuters, Luiz Carlos Aguiar was dismissive about Hawker Beechcraft's legal challenge to ... |
AVWeb BusinessHawker Beech Ramps Up Fight With Air ForceHawker Beechcraft CEO Bill Boisture vowed the company will fight vigorously to overturn an Air Force decision to exclude its AT-6B from the bidding for a light air support platform. "We won't go away quietly," Boisture said in an interview. In a podcast interview with AVweb, he said his co... Bombardier Wichita Expansion AnnouncedBombardier formally announced expansion plans for its Wichita facilities Tuesday, saying it will add about 450 jobs as it ramps up for production of the Learjet 85. At a news conference, Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback said he said the state was providing $16 million in incentives toward the expansion, wh... Bizjets Unfairly Targeted By Carbon SchemeThe European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) says revisions are needed to the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) to ensure it doesn't unfairly burden business aviation. EBAA says the controversial climate change initiative, which was recently changed to include aviation emissions, ... |
The Australian Aviation NewsQantas fares to rise againQANTAS passengers face fuel surcharge rises of up to $120 on a return ticket, as well as new imposts for carbon taxes in Europe and Australia. ... Carbon, fuel spur fare hikeQANTAS passengers will pay up to $6.86 extra for a one-way ticket from July 1 to cover the Gillard government's carbon tax. ... CBA downgrades QantasQANTAS has been downgraded from buy to hold by the Commonwealth Bank. ... |
MSNBC Aviation NewsBankrupt airline owns one of UK's priciest homesBuried deep in American Airlines' Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing is a striking asset -- a town house in one of London's most expensive residential streets that property experts say could be worth up to $30 million.... Boeing, union reach 737 deal, but lawsuit remainsBoeing has reached a tentative agreement on a contract with its machinists union that would locate construction of the 737 MAX jetliner in Washington state.... American Airlines files for bankruptcy reorganizationAmerican Airlines and its parent company AMR Corp. have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, the company said Tuesday.... |
AeroNewsFAA, Industry Avionics Rotorcraft Forum Concludes At AEA HQPresentations From The Forum Now Available Online On Thursday, Feb. 2, more than 70 general aviation industry leaders and regulatory executives concluded a successful 2 1/2-day avionics rotorcraft forum at the Aircraft Electronics Association International Headquarters.... Armadillo Aerospace Launches Third 'STIG-A' Rocket From Spaceport AmericaFlight Was Successful, But Main 'Ballute' Did Not Deploy As Intended A STIG-A rocket was launched over the weekend by Armadillo Aerospace from the New Mexico Spaceport Authority's Spaceport America. The research and development test flight was a non-public, unpublished event at the request of Armadi... Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (02.05.12)"In April 2008, the FAA chartered an Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to examine these operational and safety issues and make recommendations on how to proceed with regulating Small UASs. The agency has received the ARC recommendations, and is drafting a proposed rule. The FAA aims to publis... |
Big News - AviationHouse Approves FAA Modernization And Reform Act Of 2012, H.R. 658February 4, 2012 - The House of Representatives on Friday passed a bipartisan, bicameral, four-year infrastructure measure to reform Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs, improve the ... ... Spirit Airlines Adds $2 Fee In Defiance of New DOT Consumer RegulationsFebruary 4, 2012 - Spirit Airlines, which it likes to bill itself as offering ultra low airfares, has tacked on an additional $2 dollar fee to its ticket purchases in the name of new DOT airline ... ... UAE envoy to Washington upbeat on new Emirates Airline's Dubai-Dallas/Fort Worth serviceDallas/Fort Worth, Texas, 4 Feb. 2012 (WAM) - The U.S.-UAE Business Council and the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth hosted a luncheon in honor of Yousef Al Otaiba, United Arab Emirates ... ... |
ATA Smart Brief - AOPATampa, Fla., will limit airspace for GOP conventionThe airspace over Tampa, Fla., will be closed for some parts of the Republican National Convention, local officials said. -More- Pilots – Protect your Family with the “right” Life Insurance. When choosing an agent for life insurance Aviation Experience is essential. Pi... GE Aviation eyes business aviation as new marketGE Aviation is focusing on business aviation as a new market for its engines. -More- Purchasing an aircraft? Finance it! Request a Quote online, or call AirFleet Capital at (800) 390-4324 to discuss our aircraft loan programs on new and used purchases. Get approved for an aircraft ... Thunderstorms damage hangar at Arkansas airportThunderstorms have damaged a hangar at Stuttgart Municipal Airport in Arkansas. -More- ... |