NetJets Adds Two Hawker 800XPs To Order

Raytheon Aircraft and NetJets Inc. have signed a 10-year maintenance contract for Hawker 1000, Hawker 800XP and Hawker 400XP business jets in the NetJets’ fleet. The contract, with options beyond the initial 10 years, will provide NetJets with full maintenance for the three aircraft types. Hawker 1000 and 800XP heavy maintenance work will be performed at the Hawker Service Center in Little Rock, Ark., and Raytheon Aircraft Services, located in Tampa (FL) will handle such service for the Hawker 400XP. In addition, the maintenance agreement covers NetJets’ aircraft-on-ground resolution and light line maintenance at NetJets and Raytheon Aircraft Services facilities. In December, NetJets placed an order fo

Program To Benefit Michigan Students

Students in Michigan will appreciate a new program, by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), which is making collegiate studies a very worthwhile endeavor. The organiation, in conjunction with corporate sponsor Avfuel Corporation, will offer the Avfuel Michigan Business Aviation Scholarship to benefit a student pursuing an aviation degree at an eligible Michigan college or university. One $500 award will be granted annually. This scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student who is officially enrolled in an aviation-related program at any of the following Michigan schools: Andrews University, Eastern Michigan University, Lansing Community College, Northwestern Michigan College and Western M

Launch Point For 2004 Regional Forum Series

NBAA will launch its 2004 Business Aviation Regional Forum series at Jet Aviation on Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), Wednesday, March 10. Essentially shortened versions of the NBAA Annual Meeting & Convention, Regional Forums bring together industry personnel at locations across the United States to address issues germane to that particular geographic region and to showcase products and services of Association Members. Forums feature indoor exhibits, a static display of aircraft and a full slate of informational sessions. NBAA is now accepting Exhibitor applications and Attendee registrations for the West Palm Beach event on March 10. Other 2004 Forums will be held in Chicago, IL on June 24; Hong K