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The Swiss business charter operator has received FAA Operations Specifications approval under Part 129 for its Dassault Falcon 6X and Falcon 2000LXS, according to an announcement on social media. The approval enables Haute Aviation to operate the two aircraft on services subject to the FAA’s foreign-air-carrier requirements.
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VIH Execujet has retired its sole Bombardier Challenger 605, according to ch-aviation. The report provides no further detail on the aircraft’s disposition or the operator’s plans for its fleet.
The Swiss business charter operator has received FAA Operations Specifications approval under Part 129 for its Dassault Falcon 6X and Falcon 2000LXS, according to an announcement on social media. The approval enables Haute Aviation to operate the two aircraft on services subject to the FAA’s foreign-air-carrier requirements.
Desert Jet has begun construction of a 1.4-hectare apron extension at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport in California, part of a $24 million expansion of its fixed-base operator and maintenance facilities. The project adds capacity for business aviation services at the airport.
A 1984 Piper PA-60-700P Aerostar is the featured aircraft in an AircraftForSale top pick, noted for its rarity and speed. The Aerostar was among the designs of Ted Smith, whose career included designing World War II aircraft for Douglas before he turned to general aviation.
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The FAA could explore using a supplemental type certificate to reenable single-pilot operations in Citation aircraft, according to the available report. The possibility points to a regulatory route for changing operating requirements, but no decision or implementation details are provided.
Falcon Luxe, a UAE-based operator, has added a Global Express to its air operator certificate, according to Business Jet News. The report provides no further details on the aircraft, its intended role or the company’s broader fleet plans.
Aviation journalist and safety specialist Stuart “Kipp” Lau writes that loss of control in flight is the leading cause of fatalities in business aviation. The article focuses on flight safety and airmanship, underscoring the continuing importance of preventing pilots from losing control of aircraft.
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Bombardier says it will invest an estimated $270 million in U.S. infrastructure in the first phase of an expansion that includes 800 hires across four states. The Canadian business jet maker called its prospects in the U.S. market bullish after what it described as constructive conversations with the Trump administration.
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