D-Jet customer urges federal loan London Free Press Diamond Aircraft has laid off 213 workers while it waits for approval of a $35-federal loan that chief executive Peter Maurer says is essential to start production of the D-Jet and secure provincial and private investment. Diamond says it has about 240 ... |
Monthly Archive for March, 2011
 Sify | Rush hour at Chandigarh airport on Mohaliday Indian Express The ATC, which is operated by the Air Force, on an average handles 14 civilian flights, around four private flights besides the sorties made by aircraft of the Air Force. But the rush of people — including VVIPs, politicians, Bollywood stars and ... Traffic jam over Mohali as honchos fly in on pvt jets Indo-Pak clash: Airport frenzy for Mohali match IAF nod to night take-offs for India Pakistan match at Mohali |
 Los Angeles Times | Aerospace legend Burt Rutan ready for a landing Los Angeles Times Five of his planes now hang in the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, including the Voyager, which in 1986 became the first airplane to fly around the world without refueling, and SpaceShipOne, which in 2004 became the first private rocket ... |
Los Angeles Times | Aerospace legend Burt Rutan ready for a landing Los Angeles Times Five of his planes now hang in the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, including the Voyager, which in 1986 became the first airplane to fly around the world without refueling, and SpaceShipOne, which in 2004 became the first private rocket ... |
Sheriff's deputies may replace city cops at San Jose airport San Jose Mercury News ... and a third of its scheduled flights as airlines have struggled with fuel spikes and a weak economy. argued that replacing the 41 officers and 12 firefighters with private contractors is a risky public safety experiment few airports have adopted. ... |
 Moneycontrol.com | Airlines asked to submit action plan for ground-handling policy Economic Times In the process, private airlines lose their right to do selfhandling or their own ground handling. "They have still not shown any preparedness to implement the policy so we have asked them to give us a written undertaking on how they are going to do it ... New ground handling policy may be deferred Airlines get a breather as ground-handling agencies to stay for now Pre-market: Flat opening seen, eye on F&O expiry |
Later today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011 (H.R. 658) will be considered on the House floor. During House debate on the bill, Reps. Schiff (D-CA), Sherman (D-CA) and Berman (D-CA) will offer an amendment that would impose a night-time ban on all aircraft operations at both the Burbank (BUR) and Van Nuys (VNY), California airports. The Schiff / Sherman / Berman amendment would have a devastating impact on local businesses and negatively affect our aviation system.
All NBAA Members are urged to contact their elected officials immediately to oppose a proposed ban on nighttime flights at BUR and VNY.
This ban would have a negative impact on local businesses and would severely impede interstate air commerce. If your company flies to BUR or VNY, or does business in the region, please make sure to comment on this important matter.
Even if you don't fly to do business in California, you are still encouraged to voice your opposition to this proposal, since this ban would establish exactly the type of "patchwork quilt" of local restrictions that the 1990 Airport Noise and Capacity Act (ANCA) was designed to prevent.
NBAA Members may use the Contact Congress resource to help prepare personalized messages to be sent directly to the Senators and Representatives for their individual districts. The process allows you to review and edit your message before sending it.
For more information on the issue, and to review NBAA's letter to the House Subcommittee on Aviation, visit NBAA's web site.
E-mail your press releases, news tips and feedback to the CharterX News Editor at News@CharterX.com.
All NBAA Members are urged to contact their elected officials immediately to oppose a proposed ban on nighttime flights at BUR and VNY.
This ban would have a negative impact on local businesses and would severely impede interstate air commerce. If your company flies to BUR or VNY, or does business in the region, please make sure to comment on this important matter.
Even if you don't fly to do business in California, you are still encouraged to voice your opposition to this proposal, since this ban would establish exactly the type of "patchwork quilt" of local restrictions that the 1990 Airport Noise and Capacity Act (ANCA) was designed to prevent.
NBAA Members may use the Contact Congress resource to help prepare personalized messages to be sent directly to the Senators and Representatives for their individual districts. The process allows you to review and edit your message before sending it.
For more information on the issue, and to review NBAA's letter to the House Subcommittee on Aviation, visit NBAA's web site.
E-mail your press releases, news tips and feedback to the CharterX News Editor at News@CharterX.com.
Arcadia Aviation is pleased to announce the successful release of all passengers, flight crew and a Gulfstream V aircraft from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). A misunderstanding between the DRC authorities and passengers on a business trip into the DRC city of Goma in early February led to an investigation by the authorities. During this period all of the passengers, flight crew and aircraft were not allowed to depart. In the end, there were no charges made against any of the passengers, nor the flight crew. All have been released and are either already home safely or are on their way with the aircraft.
Arcadia Aviation would like to thank the support of the United States Department of State, the US Embassy in Kinshasa and the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo for working diligently toward a diplomatic resolution to this situation. Arcadia is appreciative of the coordinated efforts of all involved and is pleased to welcome everyone home.
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Arcadia Aviation would like to thank the support of the United States Department of State, the US Embassy in Kinshasa and the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo for working diligently toward a diplomatic resolution to this situation. Arcadia is appreciative of the coordinated efforts of all involved and is pleased to welcome everyone home.
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Mayo Aviation, Inc. (Certificate #CIEA835C) today announced that it has added a late model Hawker/Beechcraft King Air 350 to its Rocky Mountain Fleet. The King Air 350 will be based at Aspen/Pitkin County Airport and operated by a locally based crew. The addition brings twin engine turboprop reliability and true 9 passenger capability to and from Aspen, Colorado. Mayo Aviation has been serving the Aspen community for more than 30 years and operating locally based aircraft and crews from the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport since opening its Aspen office during the summer of 2009.
“The King Air 350 is perfectly suited to all season operation in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. With its superior high/hot performance and twin engine reliability, N350PJ is a safe, fast, and cost effective solution for air transportation throughout the Rocky Mountain Region," said Scott Dulaney, Mayo’s Director of Business Development. "Our specially trained, locally based crews can operate the 350 during inclement weather and at night. If the airlines are operating, so are we”.
More information and images are available by calling 303-790-9777 or by visiting www.MayoAviation.com.
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“The King Air 350 is perfectly suited to all season operation in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. With its superior high/hot performance and twin engine reliability, N350PJ is a safe, fast, and cost effective solution for air transportation throughout the Rocky Mountain Region," said Scott Dulaney, Mayo’s Director of Business Development. "Our specially trained, locally based crews can operate the 350 during inclement weather and at night. If the airlines are operating, so are we”.
More information and images are available by calling 303-790-9777 or by visiting www.MayoAviation.com.
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The FAA is investigating an incident that occurred on Sunday March 27, 2011 when an air traffic controller in the Central Florida Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) requested assistance from a passenger aircraft in checking on a Cirrus SR22 aircraft that had been out of radio contact for over one hour. The Cirrus was on course for Kissimmee, FL and maintaining altitude at 11,000 feet. Air traffic controllers at Jacksonville Center (ZJX) repeatedly tried to reach the aircraft without success.
Southwest 821 (SWA821), a Boeing 737, was ten miles in trail of the Cirrus at 12,000 feet and heading for Orlando International Airport (MCO). The controller asked the Southwest crew if they could check the cockpit of the Cirrus. The Southwest crew agreed, was directed towards the Cirrus and reported the aircraft in sight.
The Southwest pilots reported seeing two people in the cockpit. The Southwest flight turned away and the air traffic controller then vectored the aircraft for its arrival at Orlando International Airport. Approximately thirty seconds later the Cirrus contacted Jacksonville Center who gave them the current frequency. Both aircraft landed safely at their destinations.
Southwest 821 (SWA821), a Boeing 737, was ten miles in trail of the Cirrus at 12,000 feet and heading for Orlando International Airport (MCO). The controller asked the Southwest crew if they could check the cockpit of the Cirrus. The Southwest crew agreed, was directed towards the Cirrus and reported the aircraft in sight.
The Southwest pilots reported seeing two people in the cockpit. The Southwest flight turned away and the air traffic controller then vectored the aircraft for its arrival at Orlando International Airport. Approximately thirty seconds later the Cirrus contacted Jacksonville Center who gave them the current frequency. Both aircraft landed safely at their destinations.
Preliminary information indicates that there was a loss of required separation between the two aircraft. The FAA has suspended the air traffic controller, who is a supervisor.
“By placing this passenger aircraft in close proximity to another plane, the air traffic controller compromised the safety of everyone involved. This incident was totally inappropriate,” said FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt. “We are reviewing the air traffic procedures used here and making sure everyone understands the protocols for contacting unresponsive aircraft.”
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“By placing this passenger aircraft in close proximity to another plane, the air traffic controller compromised the safety of everyone involved. This incident was totally inappropriate,” said FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt. “We are reviewing the air traffic procedures used here and making sure everyone understands the protocols for contacting unresponsive aircraft.”
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