Archive for September, 2009
Blink Opens Second Base at Geneva: AIN Online
Friday, September 25th, 2009
European very light jet (VLJ) air-taxi service Blink has opened a second base at Geneva. The operator is also about to take delivery of the seventh of 30 Cessna Citation Mustangs that are on firm order and plans to base two of the twinjets in Geneva.
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NBAA, GAMA Welcome New Study Showing Business Aviation Helps Companies Be More Efficient, Productive @ AMTOnline.com Top News
Friday, September 25th, 2009
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today welcomed a new study showing that, by a host of measurements, companies using business aviation outperform those without aircraft.
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NBAA Offers eAPIS Service
Thursday, September 24th, 2009
NBAA members can now subscribe to a service that streamlines the electronic Advance Passenger Information System (eAPIS) and allows more convenient flexibility when plans suddenly change. The system was developed in partnership with ARINC Direct Business Aviation Solutions and has been approved by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Since last May, all international flights to and from the U.S. must be preceded by an electronically filed APIS report that details passenger information. NBAA says its system offers some improvements over the CBP-hosted system that are worth the $25 charge for each international flight. Continue reading
Groundbreaking Bio Jet Fuel Agreement Announced – Energy, Oil and Gas News – Send2Press Sep 21, 2009
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
BioJet Corporation (formerly JatrophaBioJet) (www.biojetcorp.com) and E85 LLC jointly announced today that they have executed a Bio-SPK forward contract for the sale by BioJet and the purchase by E85 of 4 million barrels of aviation bio jet fuel. "Bio-SPK" is now the proper aviation industry term for bio jet fuel and the fuel delivered under this contract will meet ASTM International specifications. Continue reading
Manufacturers look to China as business jet market recovers
Monday, September 21st, 2009
Business jet manufacturers are beginning to see some green shoots and expect China to be an important driver in the recovery of corporate aircraft sales in Asia. Despite the economic downturn, Bombardier says prospects for business jets have probably never been better and China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan could embark on another growth spurt. Continue reading
Blink continues expansion as AOC issue draws near
Saturday, September 19th, 2009
European air taxi company Blink is scheduled to take delivery on 21 September of its seventh Cessna Citation Mustang as it prepares to sever its operational ties with TAG upon the imminent issue of its aircraft operator's certificate. Continue reading
Jet Aviation promotes new Beijing FBO – Asian Aerospace 2009
Monday, September 7th, 2009
Based at the business aviation centre at the airport, 25km (15 miles) north of the capital, Jet Aviation Beijing provides full passenger, crew and aircraft ramp services. Continue reading
Ocean Sky Luton new Bombardier AOG / Line Maintenance Facility (LMF)
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
Effective September 1st, 2009, Ocean Sky Jet Center will be joining Bombardier’s ever-expanding maintenance network as AOG / Line Maintenance Facility (LMF) for Learjet, Challenger and Global aircraft at their newly refurbished facility in Luton, UK (EGGW) . Continue reading
Swissport Dominicana
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
Swissport Dominicana has joined the Lanner preferred supplier network. Continue reading
Ocean Sky Takes Majority in Top European carrier Triple Alpha
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
Ocean Sky acquires majority share in German Operator, Triple Alpha Continue reading