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Business Aviation Channel
Faint Signs Of Recovery In Business Aviation
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:51:38 EST
Confronted by economic uncertainty and a vexing glut of good used aircraft, the market for new business jets remains largely stalled.
Slow Start For Olympic Biz Jet Bookings
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:30:23 EST
Warnings to secure positions early to cope with extensive security precautions are not being heeded.
Flexjet Evolves Into More Independent Operation
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:30:26 EST
Flexjet is positioned to weather the recent downturn and position it for an eventual upturn, says President Fred Reid.
Victor Bizjet-Sharing Service Mulls Growth Plan
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:21:29 EST
Five months since its formal launch and with growth slightly ahead of plan, Victor's founder is finalizing the startup’s financing and growth plans.
Lufthansa, NetJets To Expand Private Jet To U.S.
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:31:39 EST
Lufthansa and NetJets on Monday will unveil an expansion of their Private Jet offering into North America.
Commercial Aviation Channel
FAA Resumes Rollout Of ERAM System
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:30:14 EST
The agency has begun initial operation of its much-delayed en-route system at six more major ATC centers.
LAN Reduces 2012 Boeing 787 Deliveries
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:49:30 EST
LAN Airlines' latest fleet plan reduces its 2012 Boeing 787 deliveries to just two aircraft.
Rivals Question Norwegian's Expansion Plans
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:20:50 EST
Norwegian Air Shuttle’s large fleet expansion plans are causing European low-fare carriers to question their rival’s strategy.
Malev Board Says Finances Are Unsustainable
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:03:30 EST
Hungarian airline Malev appears to be close to running out of money.
Spanair Shuts Down; Future Uncertain
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:24:56 EST
Spanair late Friday ceased all operations but did not say whether it planned to file for bankruptcy.
Defense Channel
New Submarines Improve Performance
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:28:15 EST
Subs may be second only to UAVs in the degree to which they have exploited new technology in the past two decades.
Defense Disconnect: Lean Times, Fat Profits
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:53:09 EST
Earnings results showed that the industry managed to maintain and in many cases bolster profit margins in 2011.
U.S. Air Force Reveals Budget Cut Details
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:53:09 EST
Overall, the Air Force will be reduced by 286 aircraft - of these, 123 will be fighters.
NATO Members Finally Agree On AGS UAV
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:02:20 EST
The Alliance Ground Surveillance project will have its main base at Sigonella in Italy.
NGA EnhancedView To Absorb $50 Million Cut
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:03:41 EST
Valued at $7.3 billion, the 10-year EnhancedView program has come under increasing budget scrutiny from lawmakers and administration officials.
MRO Channel
Strong Growth For Middle East MROs
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:53:49 EST
The value of the Middle East MRO market will more than double in the next 10 years, the latest forecast by the ICF SH&E consultancy suggests.
Widebodies Dominate AMR Reorganization
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:30:14 EST
AMR’s mechanics and fleet service workers, represented by the Transport Workers Union, will be the hardest hit by the proposed payroll reduction.
Egyptair Line, Component MRO Offset Dip In Base Maintenance
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:30:13 EST
Egyptair's 21 line maintenance stations—including eight in Egypt—are providing steady revenue.
Gulf Air Plans To Launch New Maintenance Division
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:49:31 EST
Unhappy with its outsourcing experience, the airline plans to set up its own airframe MRO unit and bring work back in-house. (Photo credit: Gulf Air)
Funding The MRO Future
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:10:35 EST
Investors are examining where to infuse capital in maintenance, repair and overhaul.