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November 16, 2012

Gulfstream Begins Delivering G280 Aircraft To Customers

A U.S.-Based Manufacturer Receives First Fully Outfitted Super Mid-Sized Aircraft

Gulfstream has delivered its first super mid-sized G280 aircraft. The fully outfitted business jet went to a U.S.-based manufacturer with a worldwide presence spanning 190 countries. The G280 aircraft earned type certificates from the FAA and the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel on Aug. 30.

Also: NTSB, Barnstorming, Personal Helo, EU-ETS on Hold, SpaceX Grasshopper, Skivvy Skydives

Airship Ventures of Moffet Field, CA operators of the world's largest passenger airship, the Zeppelin Eureka, are closing their doors effective immediately! Founded in 2008, Airship Ventures made history by bringing passenger airship operations back to the U.S. for the first time since the 1930s and they enjoyed a stellar safety record, but it wasn't enough. The often heard battle cry "Keep 'Em Flying" has taken on a fresh new urgency with the news that the last flying B-29 Superfortress has been grounded and is in need of serious repair. During the last airshow flight of the season, the world's only flying B-29 Superfortress, FIFI, experienced an engine problem. Tecnam has lau

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Airship Ventures Ceases Operations

Lacking Sponsorship, World’s Largest Passenger Airship Grounded

Airship Ventures, has been forced to close its doors and ground its aircraft ... the Zeppelin Eureka ... despite what they say has been a very successful run with a "stellar performance and safety record." The company ceased operations Wednesday.

Bolen: President Obama Can Send A 'Strong Signal' To The EU

The NBAA congratulated members of Congress Wednesday following House passage of a bipartisan measure (S.1956) that would prohibit U.S.-based aircraft operators from participating in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS). The House previously approved a similar bill last year.