Thu, May 23, 2013
Third Such Restructuring In 10 Years
Dassault Falcon has embarked on its third parts pricing overhaul in the past 10 years, assessing the cost of over 18,500 individual items. The company said in a news release from EBACE that spare parts service has always been a priority. Efforts long focused on ensuring the ready availability and timely shipment of parts, and the company now sets the industry benchmark in spares dispatch.
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Thu, May 23, 2013
Provides Operations Manual For General Aviation Servicing
Air BP, the specialized aviation division of oil company BP, has completed the initial implementation phase of Air BP’s OMEGA system for London Oxford Airport’s entire operational staff. Air BP will now offer continual training along with technical advice and specific guidance tailored to the airport’s requirements. The airport has been using Air BP services since October 2012 and began to utilize the tailored support and training program in November 2012 to enhance its fuel handling standards.
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Thu, May 23, 2013
How To Get A Story On Aero-TV News/Feature Programming
How do I submit a story idea or lead to Aero-TV?
If you would like to submit a story idea or lead, please contact Jim Campbell via the link below. Please include the following information when submitting a story idea or lead: who the intended subject is, a general story outline of said subject, important dates or deadlines for the story lead, and any appropriate contact information for both yourself and related subjects.
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Thu, May 23, 2013
"The Turbo Skylane JT-A performed just as expected. We flew for 2.3 hours, achieved a flight level of 8,000 feet, and attained a true air speed of 158 kts." Source: Cessna senior test pilot Dale Bleakney.
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Thu, May 23, 2013
Strong winds channeled through gaps in the Pacific coastal ranges, blowing out into the Pacific Ocean or into the waterways of the Inside Passage.
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Thu, May 23, 2013
Chandelle
Chandelle is meant to be a forum for original essays, reviews, photographs, and artwork related, however loosely, to the less familiar aspects of the history of aviation.
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Wed, May 22, 2013
Phoenix To Dallas Route Is A World Record Attempt For Absolute Distance In A Solar-Powered Airplane
Solar Impulse, the solar-powered airplane of Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, has departed from Phoenix’s Sky Harbor Airport en route to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to complete the second leg of its historic, cross-country journey.
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Wed, May 22, 2013
Cited For Focus On Maintaining And Improving Best Practices
Four European companies have been recognized for their commitment to safe operations as recipients of the 2013 European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) Safety of Flight Awards, presented today at the 13th Annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2013). The EBAA Safety of Flight Awards highlight the continued focus on maintaining and improving safety best practices at the companies' flight departments.
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Wed, May 22, 2013
New Flight Deck Now Certified For All EASy-Series Falcons
Dassault recently received approval from both the FAA and EASA for EASy II on the Falcon 7X. With this approval, the enhanced, award-winning flight deck is now available for all EASy-series Falcons. The latest version of EASy includes a host of new features designed to increase safety and situational awareness while taking advantage of next-generation technologies within the air traffic management system.
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Wed, May 22, 2013
Patrick Goudou Lauded For Collaboration With Industry In Setting Aviation Policies
The EBAA and NBAA announced Tuesday that Patrick Goudou, who has served as the executive director for the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) since its establishment in 2003, has been honored with the 2013 European Business Aviation Award. The award was presented during a May 21 luncheon on the first day of the 13th annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2013).
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