Flight International articles from December 2007

Flight International archives from December 2007

ATR ups production pace in bid to tackle order backlog.(Air Transport)(Avions de Transport Regional)
December 4, 2007... Byline: OUTPUT kieran daly venice Airframer in talks with carriers to slip delivery slots to satisfy others desperate for aircraft "What we are suffering today is that we are restoring all the supply line from the...

Turboprop 'turns heads' at US Airways.(Air Transport)(Avions de Transport Regional contracts with US Airways)
December 4, 2007... Byline: evaluation mary kirby philadelphia As ATR seeks a landmark deal with a US carrier, the ATR 72-500 has made a favourable impression on US Airways, which is evaluating replacements for the ageing Bombardier Dash 8 fleet operated by...

Air Transport.(Aeromexico contracts with GE Commercial Aviation Services)(Brief article)
December 4, 2007... delivery First 190 connects with Aeromexico Aeromexico's Connect subsidiary has taken delivery of its first of four Embraer 190s under a leasing contract with GE Commercial Aviation Services. The 99-seaters are being acquired as part...

Air Transport.(Air Astana)
December 4, 2007... order David Kaminski-Morrow Almaty, Kazakhstan A350 and 787 battle it out at Air Astana Air Astana is planning to place an initial order for up to nine long-haul aircraft, as well as up to nine Airbus A320-family jets. The...

Airbus/China set up A350 joint venture.(Air Transport)
December 4, 2007... Byline: manufacturing nicholas ionides singapore Airbus and China Aviation Industry Corporation II (AVIC II) have agreed to set up a joint-venture manufacturing centre in north-east China to produce composite parts for the A350 XWB. A...

Austrian to sell 'unprofitable' 50-seaters.(Air Transport)(Austrian Airlines)
December 4, 2007... Byline: FLEET BRENDAN SOBIE VIENNA Most of Austrian Arrows' CRJ200s are to be replaced with larger aircraft Austrian Airlines Group is seeking to sell at least 15 of its Bombardier CRJ200s and Dash 8 Q300s and replace them with larger...

Air Transport.(Abu Dhabi Airport Services contracts with Etihad Airways )
December 4, 2007... EXPANSION mark pilling london Etihad prepares fleet plans for up to 2020 Airline could rethink on A380 as Airbus and Boeing compete Etihad Airways will sign a huge aircraft order next year ranging from new narrowbodies up to large...

Airlines 'should share in-flight emergency data'.(Air Transport)(Brief article)
December 4, 2007... Byline: ON-BOARD MEDICAL CARE david learmount london An expert in telemedicine is calling for airlines to share data on in-flight medical emergencies so on-board provision of equipment and medication can be brought up to date. ...

Embraer the market leader as regional boom continues.(Air Transport)(Embraer Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.)
December 4, 2007... Byline: production max kingsley-jones london Orders received in first nine months already ahead of total for the whole of last year Regional aircraft manufacturers have had a strong nine months, with orders already ahead of the total...

Q400 woes fail to dampen Bombardier's performance.(Air Transport)(Qantas Airways Ltd.)
December 4, 2007... Byline: MANUFACTURING MARY KIRBY PHILADELPHIA Canadian airframer rides through setback of gear-related incidents at SAS to bullish future Three recent Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 gear-related incidents at SAS Group have failed to stymie the...

Jet Aviation seals deal to operate inside Russia.(Business Aviation)(Jet Aviation Management AG)(Vnukovo Airlines)(Brief article)
December 4, 2007... Byline: SERVICES KATE SARSFIELD loNDon Jet Aviation has become the first global business aviation services company to operate within the thriving Russian market, having sealed an agreement with Vnukovo Invest to provide maintenance services...

Project Phoenix customers named.(Business Aviation)(product development of Flying Colours)(Brief article)
December 4, 2007... Byline: SALES Project Phoenix has revealed its initial customers for the "CRJ-Phoenix" - Bombardier CRJ200s that will be converted by Flying Colours of Ontario, Canada into VIP-configured regional jets seating 12-19 passengers. The...

Business.(Bombardier Inc.)(Brief article)
December 4, 2007... Bombardier The Canadian airframer is shaking off Q400 woes and stepping up its CRJ700 and CRJ900 production rates to one aircraft every three days after a third strong quarter saw its aerospace division nearly triple EBIT to $122 million as...

Business.
December 4, 2007... Poland The worst that can come of it is a fine, but Poland could probably do without being taken to the European Court of Justice for allegedly failing to bring national law into line with a European Commission directive. This seeks to...

Targeting a closer alliance.(Business)
December 4, 2007... Byline: missiles Murdo morrison Paris Six years after its formation, MBDA is inching towards true European missile integration Persuading even close allies to share sensitive defence technology is never easy. That has been the...

Business.(Airbus UK Ltd.)(Brief article)
December 4, 2007... Airbus UK managing director Iain Gray has left to take over as chief executive of the UK government's new Technology Strategy Board. Executive vice-president programmes Tom Williams has replaced him and is now UK representative on the Airbus...

Business.(International Air Transport Association)(Brief article)
December 4, 2007... Quote of the week "As the industry shows even fragile profitability, labour starts to look for a free lunch" IATA director general Giovanni Bisignani addressing the Aero Club of Washington DC.

Mali government 707 visits UK.(Business Aviation)(Boeing Co.)(Brief article)
December 4, 2007... Byline: VIP AIRCRAFT The Mali government's Boeing 707-380 was pictured at London Stansted airport in the UK on 23 November during a three-day visit by the country's president Amadou Toumani Toure. The aircraft TZ-TAC was formerly owned by...

Effective sanctions.(Comment)
December 4, 2007... Europe's decision to wield a big stick against airlines and states that don't take safety seriously looked heavy-handed, but it seems to be producing the desired results This apparently blunt instrument could prove surgically...

The key to the UAV cage.(Comment)(Brief article)
December 4, 2007... Unmanned air vehicles are, at present, a potentially amazing aviation industry asset that can revolutionise everything from civil and military surveillance to weapons and even cargo delivery. But at present UAVs are - outside war zones -...

India to extend Sea Harrier life.(Defence)(BAE SYSTEMS PLC)(Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.)(Brief article)
December 4, 2007... Byline: UPGRADE Radhakrishna Rao Bangalore The Indian navy is to go ahead with a "limited upgrade" of its carrier-borne BAE Systems Sea Harrier fighters. This is to be completed in 2008 and will extend their lives by 15 years. The upgrade,...

India's helicopter selection halted over 'irregularities'.(Defence)(Eurocopter S.A.)
December 4, 2007... Byline: ROTORCRAFT SIVA GOVINDASAMY SINGAPORE Eurocopter AS550 used for trials in original competition was civilian, not military, version Negotiations between India and Eurocopter on a $500 million contract for 197 military light...

New Zealand set to issue trainer tender.(Defence)(Royal New Zealand Air Force)(Brief article)
December 4, 2007... Byline: PROCUREMENT SIVA GOVINDASAMY SINGAPORE New Zealand is set to open a tender for advanced trainers in 2008, with the country planning to bring the programme directly under its operations after having outsourced it since 1998. "A...

Oman achieves digital first with F-16 ARS pod.(Defence)(BAE SYSTEMS PLC)(Brief article)
December 4, 2007... Byline: DIGITAL IMAGING The Royal Air Force of Oman has fielded a digital imagery intelligence system for the first time on its fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 50s. BAE Systems said on 28 November that it is completing delivery and...

Australia to get tailored I-View tactical system.(Defence)(Boeing Australia)(Israel Aircraft Industries Ltd.)(Brief article)
December 4, 2007... Byline: SURVEILLANCE EMMA KELLY PERTH Package will comprise four UAVs, as well as ground control stations and support equipment to protect forces Israel Aerospace Industries and Boeing Australia will develop a special version of their...

Will CFM make openrotor leap?(Features)(CFM International Inc.)
December 4, 2007... Byline: single aisle Joint company has set deadline of decade's end for decision - in time to power new Airbus and Boeing narrowbodies "By the end of this decade we have to have the technologies matured so we can make an ...

European research spools up.(Features)(Joint Technology Initiative )
December 4, 2007... Byline: CLEAN SKY Europe plans several engine demonstrators, and environmental concerns ensure open rotors will be first to test Open-rotor engines are a priority under Europe's first large-scale aeronautical research programme,...

CHANGING the game.(Features)(Pratt and Whitney)
December 4, 2007... Byline: GRAHAM WARWICK WASHINGTON DC By promising double-digit reductions in fuel burn and emissions, Pratt & Whitney is hoping its geared turbofan will kick-start the move to a new generation of airliners and revitalise its commercial...

General Aviation.(UK Marine and Fisheries Agency)(Bombardier Inc.)(Dart Helicopter)(Brief article)
December 4, 2007... in brief UAV DEMONSTRATION The UK Marine and Fisheries Agency is proposing holding a demonstration of using unmanned air vehicles in maritime surveillance roles as a precursor to a possible operational requirement after 2009. The...

African sales spur Pacific Aerospace.(General Aviation)(Brief article)
December 4, 2007... Byline: UTILITY AIRCRAFT EMMA KELLY PERTH New Zealand utility aircraft manufacturer Pacific Aerospace (PAL) is targeting the Middle East and North Africa in its latest sales campaign following sales success in southern Africa. The...

Shenyang clinches deal to build Cessna's SkyCatcher.(General Aviation)(Cessna Aircraft Co.)(Shenyang Aircraft Co.)
December 4, 2007... Byline: JOINT VENTURE KATE SARSFIELD LONDON Light sport aircraft assembly set for China as manufacturer strengthens in booming market Cessna is to build its Model 162 SkyCatcher light sport aircraft in China following an agreement with...

Atlasjet MD-83 flightcrew lost contact with tower before crash.(This week)(Boeing Co.)(Brief article)
December 4, 2007... Byline: ACCIDENT DAVID KAMINSKI-MORROW LONDON The MD-83 crashed in high terrain on approach to Isparta Turkish carrier Atlasjet says a Boeing MD-83, which crashed while preparing to land at Isparta in darkness in the early hours of 30...

New techniques could avert crashes.(This week)(Brief article)
December 4, 2007... Byline: simulators By replicating previous aircraft crashes in its Simona research flight simulator, the Technical University of Delft is demonstrating new flight-control techniques that could have helped avert the disasters. The...

This week.(Brief article)
December 4, 2007... Europe's unmanned specifications The most basic of the European unmanned air vehicle specifications is: "For ATM purposes, where it becomes necessary to categorise UAV operations, this should be done on the basis of flight rules, namely...

Eurocontrol publishes UAV standards.(This week)(unmanned aerial vehicles)
December 4, 2007... Byline: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT DAVID LEARMOUNT LONDON Organisation concludes that military aircraft must meet normal European standards to operate in civil airspace Eurocontrol has published its required standards for operating...

Japan rocked by bribery scandal.(This week)(GE Capital Aviation Services Inc.)(Brief article)
December 4, 2007... Byline: CORRUPTION SIVA GOVINDASAMY SINGAPORE Top bureaucrat arrested following allegations that he favoured GE engines after middleman paid for golf trips Investigations into corruption involving Japan's military procurements are...

Qatar's 777 signals end for A340-600 fleet.(This week)(Qatar Airways)(Brief article)
December 4, 2007... Byline: DELIVERY MAX KINGSLEY-JONES DOHA Qatar says its 777s offer greater capacity and speed than A340-600s Qatar Airways has taken delivery of its first of 14 Boeing 777-300ERs, which will eventually replace its Airbus A340-600s on...

Swiss air force UAV may watch Euro 2008.(This week)(Swissair contracts with Euro 2008 football championships)(Brief article)
December 4, 2007... Byline: SURVEILLANCE ROB COPPINGER LONDON Trial success for Zurich police at local football match Zurich police flew an unmanned air vehicle to monitor football crowds leaving a match between Zurich and Toulouse on 29 November. The...

Tupolev Tu-334 chosen for Russian presidential flight.(This week)(GTK Rossiya)(Tupolev Tu-334 )(Brief article)
December 4, 2007... Byline: TENDER VLADIMIR KARNOZOV MOSCOW GTK Rossiya, the Russian government airline that provides flight services to the president and FSO federal security service, has selected the Tupolev Tu-334 over Sukhoi's Superjet 100 and Antonov's...

EC blacklist progresses as PIA ban lifted.(This week)(Pakistan International Airlines Corp.)(Brief article)
December 4, 2007... Byline: OPERATING RESTRICTIONS Previously imposed operating restrictions on Pakistan International Airlines have been lifted under the latest revision of the European Commission's list of airlines banned from operating in the European...

This week.(Skywest Airlines Inc. placed a firm order of Bombardier CRJ700 NextGen)(El Al Israel Airlines plans a fleet revamp)(Cessna acquires Park Electrochemical Corp.)
December 4, 2007... Galileo satellites poised to clear hurdle NAVIGATION The European Union's Galileo satellite navigation system looks likely to clear a funding hurdle that threatened to scupper the programme. A yes vote by the European Parliament next week...

New crack fears ground 450 F-15s.(This week)(Brief article)
December 4, 2007... Byline: SAFETY STEPHEN TRIMBLE WASHINGTON DC Simulations suggest faults could cause 'catastrophic failure' The US Air Force has detected a possibly "catastrophic" design weakness in the Boeing F-15A-D. Air Combat Command on 28 November...

Letters and Flannel.(Letter to the editor)
December 4, 2007... SAFETY Double check and stay safe For about 20 years I flew myself and my family around Europe. I also flew as a demonstration pilot for aviation entrepreneur Pierre Robin, often as much as 6h a day. Now I rely on airlines and I am...

Maintenance squeeze in UK.(Letters and Flannel)
December 4, 2007... The time is long overdue to draw attention to the latest in a long line of UK Civil Aviation Authority charge increases imposed on organisations that maintain most light aircraft in the UK. These are in addition to approvals imposed by the...

Time for Black Arrow again?(Letters and Flannel)
December 4, 2007... So the UK government is looking at a possible small satellite launcher (Flight International, 6-12 November). Can I suggest we dust down the Black Arrow rocket. This was a relatively simple vehicle powered by high test peroxide. It worked well...

In praise of Stansted.(Letters and Flannel)
December 4, 2007... I don't think people hate airports, I think they hate getting to and from them (Comment, Flight International, 27 November-3 December). If people have "fallen out of love" with London Heathrow I think it is further justification for new runways...

Letting loose the airport monsters.(Letters and Flannel)
December 4, 2007... I read with interest your Comment (Flight International, 13-19 November) on harassment of airside professionals passing through security as I have first-hand experience of this as a former aerodrome inspector with the UK Civil Aviation...

Straight and Level.
December 4, 2007... News reaches us that Air Atlantique's Douglas DC-6 G-APSA is to return to the place of its birth - Long Beach, California - for its 50th birthday on 13 June next year. The vintage piston propliner will then recreate the delivery flight to its...

Inmarsat buys into Alphasat I-XL satellite project.(Spaceflight)
December 4, 2007... Byline: telecommunications rob coppinger london "This is the first major public private partnership for ESA and it will be the model for our Small GEO programme" paul blythe European Space Agency ...

Plans emerge for manned Mars flight.(Spaceflight)(National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
December 4, 2007... Byline: exploration rob coppinger london Spacecraft to be assembled in orbit after launch using Ares V rockets crews to spend up to 550 days on red planet The spacecraft would take a "minimal crew" to Mars in six to seven...

Boeing demonstrates Mach 2 weapon strike.(Technology)
December 4, 2007... Byline: strike aircraft graham warwick washington dc Joint test with USAF shows high-speed safe munition release Test demonstrating high-frequency excitation active flow control Boeing and the US Air Force have demonstrated that...

Magnetic air control could take speed to a new level.(Technology)
December 4, 2007... Byline: propulsion graham warwick washington dc NASA to revisit half-century-old concept as means of powering hypersonic vehicles A concept explored by the power generation industry 50 years ago is being dusted off by NASA as a...

NASA licenses temperature-resistant silicon sensor technology.(Technology)(National Aeronautics and Space Administration)(Brief article)
December 4, 2007... Byline: engine testing Silicon carbide (SiC) pressure sensor technology that can be used in the high temperatures of jet engine combustion chambers has been licensed by developer NASA Glenn Research Center for commercial ground and flight...

Technology.(Honeywell testing turbine blades)(US Air Force Research Laboratory contracts Boeing Aerospace Co.)(Ballistic Recovery Systems to provide an off-the-shelf airframe parachute )
December 4, 2007... NASA taps industry to improve engines MATERIALS Honeywell will test a stronger, lower-density turbine blade made from a NASA-patented superalloy in one of 38 new agreements under the US research agency's Innovative Partnerships Program....

Business.(revenue reports of Qinetiq)(Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. plans for higher value operations)(Candover acquires Stork Aerospace Group)
December 4, 2007... qinetiq momentum carries on results Qinetiq, the UK's former Defence Evaluation and Research Agency, whose controversial 2003 privatisation was last month criticised by the National Audit Office, improved pre-tax profits year-on-year by...

Eclipse discounts to raise VLJ cash.(Business Aviation)(Eclipse Aviation Corp. follows customer relationship services)(Brief article)
December 4, 2007... Byline: FUNDING JOHN CROFT WASHINGTON DC Buyer with a deposit on a 2010 delivery could save $500,000 as manufacturer bids to bridge funding gap In an effort to raise short-term capital, Eclipse Aviation is offering position-holding...

Argentina's Little Eagle gunship takes to the skies.(Defence)(Cicare)
December 4, 2007... Byline: rotorcraft "The three airframes will be configured as civil, military and paramilitary versions, each fitted out with equipment required for those markets" cicare Argentinian helicopter...

Alenia in four-year deal to update Italian Tornados.(Defence)(Alenia Aeronautica signs contracts with Panavia Aircraft GmbH for Panavia Tornados)(Brief article)
December 4, 2007... Byline: strike aircraft LUCA PERUZZI GENOA Alenia Aeronautica has been awarded a four-year [euro]48.5 million ($71.8 million) contract to upgrade an additional batch of 15 Panavia Tornados, including 12 IDS strike and three trainer...

EADS UAV delights Turkish military.(Defence)(European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company EADS N.V.)
December 4, 2007... Byline: development PETER LA FRANCHI LONDON ARIE EGOZI TEL AVIV Medium-altitude long-endurance vehicle could be adopted to fill emerging requirements during next decade Turkey's undersecretariat for defence industries has confirmed it...

Stand-off in power duel.(Features)(General Electric Co. and Rolls-Royce Aero Engine Services Ltd.)
December 4, 2007... Byline: WIDEBODY General Electric and Rolls-Royce have split the market to power the Boeing 787, but will they join battle on the Airbus A350? What happens with the 787-10 as well as an improved 777X could strongly influence...

Boom time powers up.(Features)
December 4, 2007... Byline: BUSINESS JETS Several engine decisions are expected over coming months as manufacturers prepare a new generation for the next decade Demand is unabated and airframe manufacturers are looking to engine developers ...

Safety takes a 'big step backwards' in 2007: IATA.(This week)(International Air Transport Association)(Brief article)
December 4, 2007... Byline: ACCIDENTS JOHN CROFT CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA International Air Transport Association chief Giovanni Bisignani last week said the first three quarters of 2007 represent a "big step backwards" for airline safety due to what looks to be an...

FAA reveals first attempt at ground rules.(This week)(Federal Aviation Administration)
December 4, 2007... Byline: certification john croft washington dc Aircraft flying in densely populated areas would have to be below 1.8kg (4lb) The US Federal Aviation Administration has developed a rudimentary set of ground rules for the certification...

Straight and Level.
December 4, 2007... Battle of the Bight Although there is no mention in the British official announcement of the presence of aircraft in the light cruiser action in Heligoland Bight on November 17th, a German communique, after referring to observations by...

Straight and Level.(Book review)
December 4, 2007... Memoirs of a Vulcan warrior The Avro Vulcan has been in the headlines this year following the return to flight of XH558 at Bruntingthorpe in October, so unsurprisingly there has been a plethora of books on the mighty delta-winged bomber...

The man who gets Gatwick flying.(Working Week)(British Airways PLC)(Tim Hawkins)(Personal account)
December 4, 2007... British Airways' Tim Hawkins has been a turnround manager at London Gatwick for 30 years. Formerly known as a flight dispatcher, the job calls for a wide range of qualities to keep airlines and airports on the move "We have to establish...

A318 first for Thales HUD approval.(Air Transport)(Brief article)
December 11, 2007... Byline: avionics max kingsley-jones london The A318 has become the first Airbus aircraft to be approved for Thales' D-HUDS digital head-up display system. The Pratt & Whitney PW6000-powered A318 and A318 Elite were certificated by the...

Report tackles disorientation.(Air Transport)(Brief article)
December 11, 2007... Byline: safety emma kelly perth Spatial disorientation (SD) is an ever-present risk but there are many steps that can be taken to minimise the risk of disorientation occurring or leading to an accident, according to a report commissioned...

No answers yet to cause of Atlasjet MD-83 crash.(Air Transport)(Brief article)
December 11, 2007... Byline: accident david kaminski-morrow london Flight recorders from the Atlasjet Boeing MD-83 that crashed while preparing to land at Isparta Airport in Turkey are expected to be sent to the Germany's BFU investigation agency for analysis....

Data mismatch led to close call for BMed A321.(Air Transport)(TwinJet Aircraft Sales Ltd.)
December 11, 2007... Byline: safety David Kaminski-Morrow London Twinjet in near-ground collision during Khartoum approach Mismatched aeronautical data catalysed an approach incident in which an Airbus A321, operated by British Airways franchise partner...

Ex-Air Littoral CRJ200 arrives at Air Service Gabon.(Air Transport)(Brief article)
December 11, 2007... Byline: delivery Air Service Gabon has taken delivery of the second of two ex-Air Littoral Bombardier CRJ200s. The aircraft has been in storage at Calgary since 2004 and positioned through Glasgow on its delivery flight to Libreville. ...

RUAG to restart production of Dornier 228 in Germany.(Air Transport)(RUAG Aerospace)
December 11, 2007... Byline: regional aircraft david kaminski-morrow london Swiss company decides to revive 19-seat turboprop following requests from operators Switzerland-based aviation and defence firm RUAG is to restart production of the Dornier 228...

GTF demonstrator 'performing flawlessly' as it achieves full thrust.(Air Transport)(Brief article)
December 11, 2007... Byline: engines Graham Warwick Washington DC Pratt & Whitney's GTF geared turbofan demonstrator engine has achieved full thrust during its first series of ground runs on an outdoor test stand in West Palm Beach, Florida. The engine...

Air Transport.(Brief article)
December 11, 2007... SaM146 flight tests PowerJet began flight tests of the SaM146 powerplant using an Ilyushin Il-76 flying testbed on 6 December. The engine, which was installed in the No 2 positon on the Il-76, will power the Sukhoi Superjet 100. The tests,...

NTSB calls for cargo fire suppression.(Air Transport)(National Transportation Safety Board)
December 11, 2007... Byline: investigation John Croft Washington DC Board's recommendation follows UPS DC-8 accident report, which also seeks research into lithium laptop batteries US freight carriers should install fire suppression systems on aircraft to...

SkyEurope renegotiates with GECAS.(Air Transport)(SkyEurope Airlines A.S.)(GE Commercial Aviation Services )(Brief article)
December 11, 2007... Byline: finance david kaminski-morrow london Low-fare operator SkyEurope Airlines has sold two Boeing 737-700s ahead of delivery this year, and is trying to renegotiate lease terms with GE Commercial Aviation Services after failing to meet...

Argentina to select new presidential transport.(Business Aviation)(Brief article)
December 11, 2007... Byline: evaluation Recently elected Argentinian president Cristina Kirchner has set in motion a programme to replace the current presidential transport aircraft, a Boeing 757-200 acquired in 1992. Budgeted at approximately $55 million, the...

Citation II and S/II set for approval.(Business Aviation)(Clifford Development )(Brief article)
December 11, 2007... Byline: certification Clifford Development is on track to receive supplemental type certification (STC) for the Williams International FJ44-3A-powered Citation II and S/II early next year. The Citation II test aircraft is undergoing flight...

Corporate profits drive demand for business jets.(Business Aviation)(Brief article)
December 11, 2007... Byline: report Strong corporate profits and increasing orders from fast-growing economies including China, India and Russia are driving continued demand for business jets, according the latest report from industry analyst Frost & Sullivan....

RUAG converts G550 for research.(Business Aviation)(RUAG Aerospace's contract with German Aerospace Center)(Brief article)
December 11, 2007... Byline: research kate sarsfield london The HALO configuration includes a nose mast and modified tail cone RUAG Aerospace has completed the conversion of a new Gulfstream G550high altitude and long range research aircraft (HALO) for the...

JetBird raises cash for air taxi launch.(Business Aviation)(Brief article)
December 11, 2007... Byline: funding kate sarsfield london JetBird has raised [euro]21m ($31 million) of new funding, as it moves closer to launching its European low-cost executive air taxi programme in April 2009 with a fleet of Embraer Phenom 100 business...

Markoss to be UK's only corporate CRJ operator.(Business Aviation)(Brief article)
December 11, 2007... Byline: expansion "There is tremendous demand for single- class hospitality aircraft" trudy squires Markoss sales manager Markoss Aviation is set to become the only UK business aircraft charter company to...

Business Aviation.(Brief article)
December 11, 2007... SPEED RECORD A Bombadier Global 5000 business jet has set a fourth speed record flying 6,770km (3,650nm) non-stop from Berlin, Germany to Washington DC in 8h 17min. The super large aircraft was carying a payload equivalent to 12 passengers...

Club One Air plans VLJ move on India.(Business Aviation)(Very light jets)(Brief article)
December 11, 2007... Byline: charter siva govindasamy singapore Fractional ownership operator in discussions with two manufacturers to set up maintenance and charter arm Very light jets could be criss-crossing Indian skies in 2008, with fractional...