Embraer's Phenom 300 light jet made its maiden flight last week (April 29, 2008), about nine months after its sibling the Phenom 100. Read the article we published on May 5, 2008 about the first flight out of the manufacturer's Giviao Piexoto test facility in Brazil.
Locke’s first day as executive director of Aircraft Certification (AIR-1) was Dec. 16; she replaces Wes Mooty, who has been serving as acting AIR-1 since June.
Ascend Maintenance Services (AMS) has received approval to begin operations as an aviation maintenance provider at Centennial Airport in Denver, Colorado.
Airbus and Daher are negotiating for the potential acquisition of some Daher activities in A320 family aerostructures subassembly near Nantes, Western France.
The 2024 MEBAA show was a key event for the Middle East's business aviation industry, debuting the Airbus ACJ220 and showcasing rising demand for business jets and services. It highlighted industry developments, including new ventures and support from the UAE's GCAA, along with the growth of various companies in the region.
Our lead story outlines how the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has listened to business aviation industry calls with a “golden package” of measures aimed at making life easier for operators.