WEYMOUTH, Mass. – Sentient Jet, one of the nation’s leading private aviation companies has announced the re-launch of its online charter marketplace, PrivateJets.com.
Sentient Jet Re-Launches PrivateJets.com
November 20th, 2009 by admin, Comments Off on Sentient Jet Re-Launches PrivateJets.com
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FAA Proposes Limits on Companies Hiring FAA Inspectors
November 19th, 2009 by admin, Comments Off on FAA Proposes Limits on Companies Hiring FAA Inspectors
WASHINGTON — In a move to prevent potential conflicts of interests that could affect aviation safety, the Federal Aviation Administration is proposing to put limits on airlines and other operators hiring FAA safety inspectors and their managers for two years after those employees leave the agency.
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Boeing Completes Canadian Program for CF-18 Modernization 3 Years Ahead of Schedule
November 19th, 2009 by admin, Comments Off on Boeing Completes Canadian Program for CF-18 Modernization 3 Years Ahead of Schedule
OTTAWA – The Boeing Company today announced that it has successfully completed its Industrial & Regional Benefits (IRB) Program for Phase 2 of the CF-18 Fighter Avionics Modernization Program for the Canadian Forces.
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Dubai Airshow 2009 Onsite Order Book Tops US $10 Billion
November 19th, 2009 by admin, Comments Off on Dubai Airshow 2009 Onsite Order Book Tops US $10 Billion
DUBAI, U.A.E. – The onsite order book at Dubai Airshow 2009 the 11th and largest in the biennial series, has risen to US$ 10.5 billion after the UAE signed aircraft orders with Sweden’s Saab and Switzerland’s Pilatus while low-cast carrier EasyJet renewed a maintenance co-operation agreement with Switzerland’s SR Technics.
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Legendary 1940s “Candy Bomber” to Return to North Carolina
November 18th, 2009 by admin, 1 Comment
ELIZABETH CITY , N.C. – Last December, Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Gail Halvorsen had Elizabeth City children jumping for joy when he sailed chocolates aloft on tiny parachutes from the “Spirit of Freedom,” a restored 1945 Douglas C-54 aircraft.
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Disabled Coast Guard HU-25 Falcon Jet Removed From Colorado Airport Runway
November 18th, 2009 by admin, Comments Off on Disabled Coast Guard HU-25 Falcon Jet Removed From Colorado Airport Runway
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi HU-25 Falcon jet was removed from the Eagle County Regional Airport runway in Gypsum, Colo., Tuesday, after suffering a collapsed nose landing gear while landing.
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442 Squadron Received Prestigious Aviation Award
November 18th, 2009 by admin, Comments Off on 442 Squadron Received Prestigious Aviation Award
The British Columbia Aviation Council (BCAC) presented on November 12 the Back and Bevington Safety Award for Aviation Safety to 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron, “for their outstanding service to the people of British Columbia”.
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Dubai Airshow Now Rivalling Paris and Farnborough
November 18th, 2009 by admin, Comments Off on Dubai Airshow Now Rivalling Paris and Farnborough
DUBAI, U.A.E. – The Dubai Airshow, which is running at the Airport Expo Dubai in the United Arab Emirates until November 19, is now rivalling its Paris and Farnborough counterparts in terms of global stature, according to exhibitors.
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Air Canada to Launch Calgary-Tokyo Non-Stop Service
November 18th, 2009 by admin, Comments Off on Air Canada to Launch Calgary-Tokyo Non-Stop Service
CALGARY – Air Canada today announced that it will introduce non-stop service between Calgary and Tokyo, offering convenient connecting flights throughout Asia with its Star Alliance partner carriers.
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Prince George Airport Welcomes First Trans-Pacific 747 Cargo Tech Stop
November 18th, 2009 by admin, Comments Off on Prince George Airport Welcomes First Trans-Pacific 747 Cargo Tech Stop
Prince George, BC, Canada – At approximately 0835 hrs Tuesday the first 747 cargo aircraft, using Prince George as a fuel stop, touched down at YXS.
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