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April 12, 2006

Aero-News Special Feature: Luc de Gaspe Beaubien of Aircraft Engine Services -- Part Two. 04.13.06

ANN Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, chats with Luc de Gaspe Beaubien of Aircraft Engine Services, about the NEXT generation of piston aircraft engines. Part Two of an intriguing Two Part Interview.&

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Embraer Extends Phenom 100 Launch Pricing Offer Through May

VLJ's New Pricing Goes Into Effect In June

Representatives with Brazilian jetmaker Embraer told Aero-News this week that if customers want one of the manufacturer's upcoming Phenom 100 Very Light Jets, they now have until May 31, 2006 to secure their slot at the announced launch price of $2.75 million. As of June 1, the price will go up $100,000.

Will Focus On Hawkers Instead

Fractional ownership company FractionAir, Inc. announced Wednesday the discontinuation of its Diamond and BeechJet programs. Representatives with FractionAir told Aero-News the company is eliminating the programs in order to focus exclusively on its Hawker 800A fractional private jet management program.

Over the last year, the FAA has been investigating aircraft leases between air charter operators and aircraft owners, the use of fictitious business names, and operational control systems. At the April 18th briefing, the FAA will present information that will impact all Part 135 air charter operators.