tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70311894789421462042009-07-01T04:43:58.640-07:00The latest business aviation, business jet, and private jet news.Anakinnoreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031189478942146204.post-58116773382816583002009-07-01T04:43:00.001-07:002009-07-01T04:43:58.648-07:00

WICHITA, Kan. (June 26, 2009) – Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS) today announced that a Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance (LPV) solution will be available this summer for all Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21-equipped Hawker 800XP aircraft. The upgrade is a cooperative effort between Rockwell Collins and Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC). HBC’s

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Oxford Airport’s smart Oxfordjet business aviation terminal was transformed into a wedding showcase as Living moved in last week to film its new series ‘Four Weddings’.Each episode of Four Weddings is an entertaining romp through four extremely different weddings. Four fun-loving couples, each planning a wedding or a civil partnership, take part in each episode of the show, attending the other

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PARIS (June 18, 2009) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) this week announced that Aeronautics Limited will be a non-exclusive sales representative for England, Scotland and Wales. In addition to HBC’s own factory direct sales team for the United Kingdom, Aeronautics Limited will market and sell new and pre-owned current-production Hawker and Beechcraft aircraft. “Hawker Beechcraft welcomes

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Jets set for Doha - Rizon becomes first dedicated private jet company to secure Qatar AOC Rizon, the expanding Middle East and UK-based executive aircraft charter and management group, has been granted its AOP (Air Operating Permit) from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority. Rizon becomes the first Doha-based private jet company to receive approval for business jet operations from Qatar.

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PremiAir, the UK’s leading provider of executive helicopter charter and management and sister aviation company of von Essen Hotels (Stand No 402) continues to innovate in the UK business travel market. Its latest service is its London Heliport Shuttle Service and the company’s message at the new Business Travel Market at London’s Excel this week (18-19th June) is that executive helicopters are

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Annapolis, Maryland, and Cedar Rapids, Iowa—ARINC DirectSM and Rockwell Collins today announced the successful integration of their broadband solution for business jets—eXchangeTM with Service by SKYLinkSM—on a customer’s Bombardier Challenger 604 business jet. eXchange with Service by SKYLink includes Rockwell Collins eXchange avionics, coupled with SKYLink Ku-band satellite service from ARINC

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PARIS (June 16, 2009) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) is taking another step as an industry leader in safety through its implementation of a Safety Management System (SMS). HBC is taking the lead in preparation for European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) requirements scheduled to begin in 2013 that mandate an SMS be in place in order to do business in European countries. The company-wide

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Reed Exhibitions, organisers of the next important commercial aviation show, Asian Aerospace 09, are pleased to announce that Rolls-Royce has joined a steadily increasing line of blue chip aerospace companies participating as exhibitors. To date, five of the world’s top airframers are exhibiting – Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, Bombardier and newcomer COMAC of China, which is developing a brand new

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Hawker Beechcraft reaches milestones in T-6 military trainer programPARIS (June 15, 2009) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) and its predecessor companies have a proud heritage of trainer aircraft history, delivering military training aircraft to governments around the world since the 1930s. HBC achieved milestones recently when the T-6 reached one million flight hours and in the delivery of

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Project Phoenix cheered the first flight of its high specification Phoenix CRJ No 1 (Serial No 7211) on 12th June 2009. The aircraft took to the air for 1 hour 10 minutes from completion centre Flying Colours’ facility at Peterborough, Ontario. Captain Larry Ross (test pilot) reported a faultless flight saying, “The aircraft handled and performed perfectly with all systems and avionics

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Delivering value, performance and unprecedented savings – at tax time and now at service time WICHITA, Kan. (June 15, 2009) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced that the world’s largest, fastest, most technologically advanced single-pilot business jet – the Beechcraft Premier IA – is now a better value than ever before. From now until Sept. 30, 2009, the Premier IA is available

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King Air 350ER to headline event with ISR capability, recent completion of first combat missionPARIS (June 13, 2009) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) this week will tout its strength in the special mission and government business areas and highlight its flagship commercial product during this year’s Paris Air Show June 15-21 at Le Bourget Airport in France. HBC’s Paris Air Show 2009 exhibit

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WICHITA, Kan. (June 1, 2009) – Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS) today announced that its factory-owned service centers received the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) coveted Diamond Award. HBS maintenance centers in Little Rock, Ark.; Tampa, Fla.; Atlanta, Ga.; Indianapolis, Ind.; Wichita, Kan.; Houston, Texas; and San Antonio, Texas met the requirements for the FAA’s highest distinction

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Corporatejets XXI, the Barcelona-based executive charter company has reached an agreement with a private company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to position its Falcon 900C with them for an indefinite term. Under the terms of the agreement the aircraft will be used for the Saudi company’s corporate use, as well as being available for third party charter to clients based in the Middle East.The

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kinky Partners with FlightSafety International to offer new MxPro programWICHITA, Kan. (May 21, 2009) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation today announced an innovative maintenance training program designed to develop a new class of highly skilled and knowledgeable aircraft technicians for its product lines. In partnership with FlightSafety International, the new MxPro program incorporates both

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328 Support Services GmbH concluded a successful show at EBACE in Geneva last week with the ratification of a new supplier contract with the USA’s Aerospace Technologies Group, Inc. The privately owned Boynton Beach, Florida-based organisation will supply its Powertech Shade Systems aboard US customer Aviando’s newly acquired Dornier 328. This aircraft (Serial No 3209) is currently undergoing

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HONG KONG, May 21, 2009 - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is pleased to present the Global Explorer Series, offered with the National Geographic Society as part of the brand’s commitment to responsible tourism and the environment. The series will offer guests the exclusive opportunity to engage with National Geographic experts in a range of activities from guided tours of cultural landmarks and guest

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Hawker Beechcraft Acquisition Company, LLC and Hawker Beechcraft Notes Company Announce Amendments to Cash Tender Offer WICHITA, Kan. (May 19, 2009) – Hawker Beechcraft Acquisition Company, LLC and Hawker Beechcraft Notes Company (together, the “Company”) announced today amendments to the Company’s previously announced cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer”). The Company is increasing the Maximum

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328 Support Services GmbH is to place two VIP Dornier 328s into Dubai. Arriving in Geneva for EBACE this week, the Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany-based company announced the signing of a contract with a private individual who is arranging for the aircraft to be operated in the Middle East and Africa - solely for VIP use. Through trading company HYSSOP Global, based in Nigeria, the customer has

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GENEVA, Switzerland (May 12, 2009) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) is taking the lead in sustainability among aircraft manufacturing companies. HBC organized the formation of the Wichita Sustainability Coalition, implemented a sustainability program throughout all areas of its business and expanded its company recycling program. In addition, the company’s Beechcraft Bonanza G36 was the

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GENEVA, Switzerland (May 12, 2009) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) announced that seven-time PGA Event Champion Sergio Garcia will be taking ceremonial delivery of the revolutionary Hawker 4000 super-midsized business jet today at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland. The Hawker 4000 is first in its class, first in the world and the most

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GENEVA, Switzerland (May 12, 2009) – The Beechcraft Premier IA continues to set records and firmly keep its reign as the world’s fastest single-pilot business jet. The Premier IA’s most recent record was established on May 10 leading into this year’s European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland. With legendary astronaut Robert “Hoot” Gibson at the controls,

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Participating at EBACE in Geneva this week (Stand No.391) Newquay Cornwall Airport and its fixed based operator (FBO) Midwest Executive Aviation are reporting a continued increase in business aviation at the airport, despite current European market conditions. Midwest Executive Aviation reports a 10% increase in handled traffic in the first quarter of 2009, despite business aviation movements in

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Newquay Cornwall Airport was ranked as the fastest growing airport in the UK, during the just completed financial year (1 April 2008 to 31 March 2009). By bucking the trend of other UK airports with passenger growth of 15%, whilst delivering improved on-time punctuality averaging 98%, Newquay has shown its capacity to continue to develop successfully and efficiently despite an economic climate in

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GENEVA, Switzerland (May 11, 2009) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced an order from Jordan-based RayaJet and Ayla Aviation Academy for a Premier II – the world’s largest, best performing and most technologically advanced single-pilot business jet. RayaJet is an executive jet charter enterprise. Ayla Aviation provides an advanced, comprehensive flight training program in the

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