All General aviation articles – Page 247
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Cessna sinks Columbus, closes Bend facility
Cessna today suspended development of its flagship business jet, the Citation Columbus, a platform that was to launch the airframer into a new and more lucrative sector of the market.
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US helicopter air ambulance risks identified
Australian global aviation safety and risk management specialist Aerosafe Risk Management has identified 26 significant...
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AAG and PremiAir launch executive helicopter network
Associated Aircraft Group and PremiAir are on the hunt for more partners to join their Global Executive Helicopter Network after launching the new venture on 1 May
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Beijing Pan Am International Academy closes as it seeks new investors
Beijing Pan Am International Academy in China has temporarily closed. The flying school is seeking new investors because its majority owner, financial giant...
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HK airport releases HK$450m package to assist airlines
Hong Kong airport has unveiled a HK$450 million package ($58 million) to help airlines cope with the economic downturn and maintain flights into Hong Kong. The...
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Beechcraft Bonanza G36 flies with experimental fuel
Teledyne Continental, Hawker Beechcraft and Swift Enterprises have flown for the first time a Beechcraft Bonanza G36 with unleaded fuel and Swift sustainable fuel cellulose-based biofuel that is being touted as a replacement for 100LL.
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VIDEO: Etihad CEO, James Hogan
We talk to Etihad chief executive James Hogan to see if the carrier’s growth remains on course
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Environment Special Report: US legislatures advocate domestic cap and trade
The New Democratic White House is pushing for energy reform - but will its proposals be welcomed by the air transport industry?
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US consumer groups seek study before in-flight mobile ban
Two consumer advocacy groups have asked US Congress to commission a study on the use of wireless communications devices on commercial flights in the country...
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Low-cost carriers: The time is right
With the economy in meltdown, times are undoubtedly tough. But with crisis comes opportunity. Former easyJet and Go executive Michael Coltman, who is now a partner at consultancy firm Mango Aviation, flags up airlines which have capitalised on adversity
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Philippine conglomerate to start pilot training school at Clark
Philippine conglomerate Citadel Holdings later this year plans to establish a commercial pilot training school at Clark airport outside Manila. Citadel,...
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Executives on the move - May Airline Business
JetBlue Airways is making changes to its top team with the promotion of senior vice-president airports Rob Maruster to the post of chief operating officer....
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Beijing flying school temporarily shuts due to financial woes
Beijing Pan Am International Academy in China has temporarily closed and is seeking new investors because its majority owner, financial giant AIG, is unwilling...
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PICTURES: Virgin Galactic's mothership suffers tail strike
A tail strike was suffered by Virgin Galactic's WhiteKnight Two prototype during its fourth flight test on 20 April...
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TSB: No follow-up on Air Canada A320 emergency
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has categorized a 14 April in-flight emergency of an Air Canada A320-200 (C-FTJQ) enroute from Montreal to...
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EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Virgin CEOs Cush, Godfrey and Ridgway
In a unique three-way interview, the chiefs of Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Blue and Virgin America talk about life at one of the world's most extrovert brands
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ESA's satellite ATM for European Single Sky prepares next phase
In 2014 a small geostationary orbit satellite could be launched to help modernise air traffic management in Europe. The satellite would begin deployment...
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Canjet crew freed as armed hijacker surrenders
The gunman that held the crew of a Canjet Airlines aircraft hostage in Jamaica for several hours is now in police custody, the carrier says. "We are...