Bombardier announced Jan. 15 that it is pausing its long-delayed Learjet 85 jet program because of weak market demand for the aircraft and a downward revision in the company’s market forecast.
Riding a wave of expansion over the past year, Canadian cabin completion, refurbishment and maintenance, repair and overhaul specialist Flying Colours has begun hiring engineers in preparation for an accelerated move into special mission cabin outfitting and reconfiguration.
After seven years focused on cabin completion of Airbus single-aisle aircraft for executive and head-of-state transport, Airbus Corporate Jet Center said last week it will add wide-body ACJ330s and ACJ340s to its outfitting repertoire.
PrivateFly, an online market for private jet flights, is seeking to raise $9 million so it can accelerate business growth in North America, the company said.
Business aircraft departures in Europe last year were down 0.5% compared to 2013, according to an analysis of departures by WingX Advance, based in Hamburg, Germany.
Landmark Aviation at Oakland International Airport has obtained authorization as a Part 145 Certified Repair Station. In addition to its FBO services, it now operates as a full-service MRO. It has added limited airframe, engine and accessories ratings to its offerings, which includes avionics services and a mobile on-demand aircraft-on-ground support team. The location serves the Bay Area and many parts of Northern California. Landmark Aviation is based in Houston and operates a network of fixed base operations through the U.S., Canada and Western Europe.
Many times New Years just means starting a new calendar and remembering to write the new year instead of using the old one. But for me, 2015 means a big change, albiet in familiar surroundings. I’m taking on a new role as managing editor of The Weekly of Business Aviation after covering aviation for the Wichita Eagle for 15 years. I’ll still be based in Wichita and look forward to continuing to work with people at manufacturers, suppliers and other aviation businesses that I have dealt with over the years.
