NATIONAL BUSINESS AVIATION ASSOCIATION will present its Al Ueltschi Award for Humanitarian Leadership to the Civil Air Patrol during this week’s Annual Meeting and Convention in Orlando, Fla. The award will recognize the Civil Air Patrol’s disaster relief efforts. A civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, the nonprofit organization uses general aviation aircraft for rescue missions.
The sudden and severe downturn that hit the business and general aviation industries forced Cessna Aircraft to lay off nearly half its work force, temporarily shut down production lines and cancel development of the Columbus Citation executive jet. In an interview at Cessna’s Wichita, Kan., headquarters, Chairman, CEO and President Jack Pelton told AVIATION WEEK Deputy Managing Editor/Business Aviation William Garvey and Senior Business Editor Joseph C. Anselmo that he is seeing signs of stabilization but cautioned that the road to recovery will be a long one.
– The dam holding back Chinese business aviation is breaking, giving manufacturers the hope of selling large volumes of aircraft in a market that has always had great potential but frustratingly little immediate value. The Chinese authorities are now accepting flight plans just three hours before takeoff as a standard policy, whereas previously they often needed to receive them the day before.
The sudden and severe downturn that hit the business and general aviation industries forced Cessna Aircraft to lay off nearly half its work force, temporarily shut down production lines and cancel development of the Columbus Citation executive jet. In an interview at Cessna’s Wichita, Kan., headquarters, Chairman, CEO and President Jack Pelton told AVIATION WEEK Deputy Managing Editor/Business Aviation William Garvey and Senior Business Editor Joseph C. Anselmo that he is seeing signs of stabilization but cautioned that the road to recovery will be a long one.
The sudden and severe downturn that hit the business and general aviation industries forced Cessna Aircraft to lay off nearly half its work force, temporarily shut down production lines and cancel development of the Columbus Citation executive jet. In an interview at Cessna’s Wichita, Kan., headquarters, Chairman, CEO and President Jack Pelton told AVIATION WEEK Deputy Managing Editor/Business Aviation William Garvey and Senior Business Editor Joseph C. Anselmo that he is seeing signs of stabilization but cautioned that the road to recovery will be a long one.
– A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of plaintiffs SM Aircraft Leasing and 136 other Eclipse 500 deposit holders against defendants Vern Raburn, plus other former Eclipse Aviation directors, officers and senior employees, seeking unspecified damages resulting from Eclipse’s failure to deliver aircraft they ordered or return their deposits.
NATE DARLINGTON was appointed completions sales representative for Duncan Aviation. Darlington will be responsible for sales of Duncan upgrade and refurbishment services for both aircraft interiors and exteriors. He joined Duncan Aviation in 2001 and has served as second-shift interior supervisor and interior department scheduler.
KEN AUSTIN was promoted to president of Marquis Jet. Austin joined Marquis Jet in 2001 as senior vice president, and most recently was president of marketing and business development. He formerly was senior vice president at The Seagram Beverage Company. He also held management positions with E&J Gallo Winery and Price Waterhouse International Tax Group.
– The National Air Transportation Association and the National Business Aviation Association announced a plan last week to coordinate two key events in January 2010. NATA will hold its FBO Leadership Conference Jan. 25-26, while NBAA will hold its Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference Jan. 26-29, both in San Antonio, Texas. Both events attract key attendees and exhibitors.
CESSNA AIRCRAFT Chairman, CEO and President Jack Pelton dismisses the concern that Wichita, Kan. could turn into the next Detroit. During an interview with AVIATION WEEK editors, Pelton said, “Detroit’s [auto industry] business models were flawed. What has happened to Wichita didn’t bring into question the viability of the aircraft industry, it is the result of a cycle.” Wichita plane makers are still making money, Pelton said, even during the down cycle.
CHAD OSTERTAG was named avionics installations sales representative for Duncan Aviation. Ostertag will work with aircraft owners and operators on cockpit and cabin avionics upgrades for Duncan. He joined the company in 2007 as an avionics installation technician.
The sudden and severe downturn that hit the business and general aviation industries forced Cessna Aircraft to lay off nearly half its work force, temporarily shut down production lines and cancel development of the Columbus Citation executive jet. In an interview at Cessna’s Wichita, Kan., headquarters, Chairman, CEO and President Jack Pelton told AVIATION WEEK Deputy Managing Editor/Business Aviation William Garvey and Senior Business Editor Joseph C. Anselmo that he is seeing signs of stabilization but cautioned that the road to recovery will be a long one.
CESSNA AIRCRAFT is hoping to boost its single-engine sales with a “deposit amplifier” program. The program, which runs through the end of 2009, adds $30,000 to a deposit on a retail order for qualifying new Cessna 182 or Turbo 182 Skylane single-engine piston aircraft. The deal also includes a free service bulletin kit for one of the following software upgrades: Garmin’s Synthetic Vision Technology or Terrain Awareness and Warning Systems (TAWS-B) or Jeppesen Chartview (subscription not included).
– West Palm Beach, Fla.-based private jet services company InJet has announced plans to hire at this week’s National Business Aviation Association annual convention in Orlando, Fla., even as business aviation layoffs and furloughs continue in most of the industry.
The sudden and severe downturn that hit the business and general aviation industries forced Cessna Aircraft to lay off nearly half its work force, temporarily shut down production lines and cancel development of the Columbus Citation executive jet. In an interview at Cessna’s Wichita, Kan., headquarters, Chairman, CEO and President Jack Pelton told AVIATION WEEK Deputy Managing Editor/Business Aviation William Garvey and Senior Business Editor Joseph C. Anselmo that he is seeing signs of stabilization but cautioned that the road to recovery will be a long one.
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) is increasing the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s agricultural inspection fees for affected commercial operators entering the U.S. beginning Nov. 1. USDA originally planned to implement the increases beginning in October, but delayed the new fee schedule for 30 days. The aircraft fee increases from $70.75 to $78, and the passenger fee increases from $5 to $5.50. USDA said the increases are designed to offset decreases in travel volume.
The sudden and severe downturn that hit the business and general aviation industries forced Cessna Aircraft to lay off nearly half its work force, temporarily shut down production lines and cancel development of the Columbus Citation executive jet. In an interview at Cessna’s Wichita, Kan., headquarters, Chairman, CEO and President Jack Pelton told AVIATION WEEK Deputy Managing Editor/Business Aviation William Garvey and Senior Business Editor Joseph C. Anselmo that he is seeing signs of stabilization but cautioned that the road to recovery will be a long one.
DAVID SHANNON joined Stewart H. Lapayowker, P.A., a Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based law firm focusing on private and corporate aviation transactions worldwide. Shannon will counsel clients on tax and other issues relating to the acquisition, leasing, registration and financing of aircraft. Before joining Stewart H. Lapayowker, Shannon was with a law firm in Washington, D.C., where he also handled corporate aviation transactions.
MIDWEST EXECUTIVE AVIATION, the fixed-base operation at the U.K.’s Newquay Cornwall Airport, has recently opened a new facility at the airport. The new facility will improve private aviation handling at the airport by offering direct apron access from the FBO to the airfield. The facility offers a crew and passenger lounge area, crew rest facilities, wireless broadband, a crew flight planning desk and parking adjacent to the FBO building.
The sudden and severe downturn that hit the business and general aviation industries forced Cessna Aircraft to lay off nearly half its work force, temporarily shut down production lines and cancel development of the Columbus Citation executive jet. In an interview at Cessna’s Wichita, Kan., headquarters, Chairman, CEO and President Jack Pelton told AVIATION WEEK Deputy Managing Editor/Business Aviation William Garvey and Senior Business Editor Joseph C. Anselmo that he is seeing signs of stabilization but cautioned that the road to recovery will be a long one.
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES last week formally praised the induction of former Cessna Aircraft Chairman and CEO Russ Meyer into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. The House passed a resolution sponsored by Rep.
The sudden and severe downturn that hit the business and general aviation industries forced Cessna Aircraft to lay off nearly half its work force, temporarily shut down production lines and cancel development of the Columbus Citation executive jet. In an interview at Cessna’s Wichita, Kan., headquarters, Chairman, CEO and President Jack Pelton told AVIATION WEEK Deputy Managing Editor/Business Aviation William Garvey and Senior Business Editor Joseph C. Anselmo that he is seeing signs of stabilization but cautioned that the road to recovery will be a long one.
– Business aircraft activity in September returned to levels not seen since October 2008, according to the latest statistics released by Aviation Research Group/U.S. (ARGUS). ARGUS, which tracks business aircraft IFR flights through its TRAQPak data program, reported that business aircraft flights in September inched up 2.7 percent over August levels.
The sudden and severe downturn that hit the business and general aviation industries forced Cessna Aircraft to lay off nearly half its work force, temporarily shut down production lines and cancel development of the Columbus Citation executive jet. In an interview at Cessna’s Wichita, Kan., headquarters, Chairman, CEO and President Jack Pelton told AVIATION WEEK Deputy Managing Editor/Business Aviation William Garvey and Senior Business Editor Joseph C. Anselmo that he is seeing signs of stabilization but cautioned that the road to recovery will be a long one.
