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Does Small-Town Airline Service Have a Prayer?

21.05.2008 07:55    planenews.com
A new report from the Department of Transportation casts doubt on the viability of the Small Community Air Service Development program, but that program may be the best available for small cities and rural areas...


NASA Gives 'Go' for Space Shuttle Launch on May 31.

21.05.2008 07:55    planenews.com
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.: NASA senior managers completed a review Monday of space shuttle Discovery's readiness for flight and selected May 31 as the official launch date for the STS-124 mission. Commander Mark Kelly and his six crewmates are scheduled to
NASA Gives 'Go' for Space Shuttle Launch on May 31.

Sukhoi Superjet 100 Completed its Maiden Flight.

21.05.2008 07:55    planenews.com
The SSJ100's debut flight on monday may 19th 2008 was captained by Alexander Yablontsev, Chief Pilot of Sukhoi Civil Aircraft, and a test pilot Leonid Chikunov. The crew spent 1 hour and 5 minutes in flight. In due accordance with
Sukhoi Superjet 100 Completed its Maiden Flight.

Vought Aircraft wins $1 Billion Contract.

21.05.2008 07:55    planenews.com
DALLAS: Vought Aircraft Industries Inc. said Monday it will make wings and other parts for some Cessna business jets under a contract that could be worth more than $1 billion...
Vought Aircraft wins $1 Billion Contract.

Britain Gives Go-Ahead for New Aircraft Carriers.

21.05.2008 07:54    planenews.com
LONDON: Britain is set to sign a long-awaited 4 billion pound ($7.8 billion) deal to build two aircraft carriers, which will be the Royal Navy's largest ever ships and are set for 50 years of service...
Britain Gives Go-Ahead for New Aircraft Carriers.

Dassault Announces Fuel Efficient Falcon 900LX.

21.05.2008 07:54    planenews.com
The 900LX will make one of the most popular Falcon series much more capable, economical and environmentally responsible to operate, an issue that means more today than ever before," said John Rosanvallon, President and CEO of Dassault Falcon. "Our customers
Dassault Announces Fuel Efficient Falcon 900LX.

Honda Aircraft Company Begins European Sales of HondaJet.

21.05.2008 07:54    planenews.com
GENEVA, Switzerland (PRNewswire): Honda Aircraft Company, Inc., today began European sales of the HondaJet advanced light jet at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) by introducing its first customer in the region - F-1 racer and business entrepreneur,
Honda Aircraft Company Begins European Sales of HondaJet.

Embraer Wins Orders or Options for 10 Aircraft.

21.05.2008 07:54    planenews.com
LONDON (Thomson Financial): Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer said it has won orders or options for 10 of its aircraft from business airlines and aviation groups...
Embraer Wins Orders or Options for 10 Aircraft.

Diesel Engine Crunch Hits Diamond.

21.05.2008 07:53    planenews.com
Diamond Aircraft isn't buying the positive spin, put out recently by the court-appointed bankruptcy administrator for Thielert Aircraft Engines (TAE). Diamond officials said there is no progress expected until the end of the preliminary insolvency process in July...

Cessna Training Facilities First in Line for SkyCatchers.

21.05.2008 07:53    planenews.com
SkyCatcher customers are discovering that no matter when they wrote a contract on the new light sport airplane from Cessna Aircraft, they aren't first in line. Or even close to first. Cessna Pilot Centers (CPCs) and Cessna Sales Team Authorized
Cessna Training Facilities First in Line for SkyCatchers.

Dassault Aviation Inks $1 Billion Deal With NetJets.

21.05.2008 07:53    planenews.com
GENEVA (Dow Jones): French corporate jets manufacturer Dassault Aviation SA ( 12172.FR) Monday said it signed a deal with business jets operator NetJets worth more than $1 billion...
Dassault Aviation Inks $1 Billion Deal With NetJets.

F1 Star Buys Honda Jet.

21.05.2008 03:14    planenews.com
FORMULA One star Jenson Button is the first buyer in Europe of Honda Motor's light business jet, the firm said today.The Honda driver has ordered two twin-engine HondaJets for a new aviation charter business he is starting, the automaker said...
F1 Star Buys Honda Jet.

Airbus Wins Order from MAZ Aviation for 6 A350 XWB Prestiges.

21.05.2008 03:14    planenews.com
PARIS (Thomson Financial): EADS NV unit Airbus said it has won a 'commitment' for six A350 XWB Prestige aircraft from MAZ Aviation. An Airbus spokesman said the company had not yet paid a pre-delivery deposit for the VIP aircraft, at
Airbus Wins Order from MAZ Aviation for 6 A350 XWB Prestiges.

Naked Pilot, Belleville Woman Charged After Romp in Woods.

21.05.2008 03:14    planenews.com
HARRISBURG, Pa.: An airline pilot was found hiding behind a shed wearing only flip-flops and a wristwatch as a nighttime romp in the woods with a flight attendant ended with both under arrest...
Naked Pilot, Belleville Woman Charged After Romp in Woods.

Boeing Provides First Look Inside 787.

21.05.2008 03:14    planenews.com
The Everett final-assembly line of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner buzzed Monday with energy and activity as mechanics hustled to complete four airplanes lined up nose-to-tail...
Boeing Provides First Look Inside 787.

Work Begins on First Boeing Business Jet 3.

21.05.2008 03:14    planenews.com
GENEVA: Boeing has begun work on the first Boeing Business Jet 3 (BBJ 3). The BBJ 3 is a new, larger business jet based on the Boeing Next-Generation 737-900ER (extended range), which entered commercial service and was certified by the
Work Begins on First Boeing Business Jet 3.

Airlines Profiting from TSA Rules.

21.05.2008 03:14    planenews.com
Before 9/11, airlines and security personnel, and I use the term "security personnel" loosely, might have let a nickname or even a maiden name on a ticket slide. No longer. If you have the wrong name on your ticket, you're
Airlines Profiting from TSA Rules.

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