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<title><![CDATA[Gulfstream G650 decola pela primeira vez]]></title>
<link>http://flightlife.wordpress.com/2009/11/27/gulfstream-g650-decola-pela-primeira-vez/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:42:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[No ultimo dia 25/11, o G650, maior jato executivo da Gulfstream, voou pela primeira vez. A aeronave ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[AVweb Short: EBACE 2008 — Gulfstream G650 Guided Tour]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:06:14 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[[Cutaway] Gulfstream G250 &amp; G650]]></title>
<link>http://sobchak.wordpress.com/2009/10/31/cutaway-gulfstream-g650/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:11:23 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Aleks</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[click to enlarge &#8211; (source: Flight International) click to enlarge - (source: Flight Internati]]></description>
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click to enlarge</strong></a> &#8211; (source: Flight International)<br />
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click to enlarge</strong></a><strong> </strong>- (source: Flight International)</p>
<p>Il sogno bagnato di ogni CEO!<strong><br />
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<title><![CDATA[LET ME HELP YOU HELP OTHERS]]></title>
<link>http://ejacksoniaia.wordpress.com/2009/10/31/let-me-help-you-help-others/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:52:45 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[I NEED YOU HELP!!! I need your help, I’m on a mission to connect 1,000,000 people with 1,000,000 car]]></description>
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<p>I need your help, I’m on a mission to connect<em><strong> 1,000,000 people with 1,000,000 cars,</strong></em> I have recently partnered with a few companies in the tri-state area that have an<strong> OVER STOCK</strong> of vehicles that need drivers, yes these cars need drivers. They range from bank repossessions to trade ins, these vehicles range from 6 months old to 25 years old, manufactures from AM General to Yugo, trucks to motorcycles, forklifts to bulldozers, what ever you are looking for I can offer at a discount to any advertised retail price. The inventory changes daily, I come across many vehicles.</p>
<p>I am working mostly in the New York, New Jersey area, this does not make a difference, even if you are in a different state or country I can still ship and/or export you the car you are looking for.</p>
<p>I like to work with individuals, but I will take on a legitimate businesses looking to liquidate or up grade their fleets.</p>
<p>I’m not looking for anyone to sell anything all I’m asking is if you know someone looking for any kind of car THAT DOES NOT WANT TO PAY FULL RETAIL PRICE, forward this e-mail and my phone number and this is what I will do for you and anyone that buys a vehicle.</p>
<p>I’m going to give away <strong>10%</strong> on the purchase price of any vehicle up to<strong> $1000 </strong>to your favorite non-profit charity in your name. I’m not only going to give the store away, I’m going to give it away in someone else’s name. What is he crazy! No I just know if I help others help others, life is better for all. <strong>This means if you or someone buys a car or light truck for $2500 I will give $250, buy for $4000 I give $400, buy for $6,000 I give $600.00, etc on up to $1000.00</strong></p>
<p>Listen to what I am saying I am going to give away most if not all of my profit in your name to YOUR charity this is a <strong>win win</strong> for all. We all know someone who needs a car or wants to upgrade to a newer model and wants to save some money. <strong>You get a tax deductible donation that did not come out of your pocket</strong>, and your charity gets the help it desperately needs, if that’s not giving I don’t know what is.</p>
<p>That’s all I’m asking this in not a joke I am <strong>very very</strong> serious. Please read all attachments, if you have any questions you can call between 8am-6pm. At 631 671 9779 You can e-mail questions and vehicle request at <a href="mailto:ejacksoniaia@gmail.com">ejacksoniaia@gmail.com</a>, I will need to talk to you to verify all emailed info so don’t forget the best phone number to call you back</p>
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<title><![CDATA[NBAA 2009 - press day]]></title>
<link>http://lizmoscrop.com/2009/10/20/nbaa-2009-press-day/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:46:22 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Embraer steals the show at NBAA 2009 The 62nd annual shindig for the great and the good in the busin]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><strong>Embraer steals the show at NBAA 2009</strong></p>
<p>The 62nd annual shindig for the great and the good in the business aviation sector officially starts tomorrow in Orlando. While news was mostly about how the players are coping in a depressed market, one manufacturer stole the show – again – with a new aircraft announcement.</p>
<div id="attachment_90" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-90" title="legacy 6501" src="http://lizmoscrop.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/legacy-6501.jpg?w=300" alt="The new Embraer Legacy 650" width="300" height="200" /><p class="wp-caption-text">The new Embraer Legacy 650</p></div>
<p><strong>Embraer launches Legacy 650…</strong></p>
<p>Embraer livened up a somewhat gloomy NBAA Convention press day today by announcing its new large-cabin Legacy 650, bringing its executive jet product range to seven. The latest $29.5 million addition to the Embraer Executive Jets family shares the same EMB-135 platform as the Legacy 600 and certification will be based on the 600’s type certificate. The 650 is a combination of the EMB-135 fuselage and the EMB-145 wings. The new aircraft also has additional fuel capacity provided by the EMB-145 wings and 10-percent more efficient Rolls-Royce AE3007A2 engines. Projected range is NBAA IFR range of 3,900 nm, an extra 500 nm on that of the Legacy 600. Embraer’s newest family member comes with Honeywell Primus Elite avionics. The Legacy 650 first flew in September, and certification flight-testing is already underway with two aircraft flying. Luis Carlos Affonso Embraer’s executive vice president of executive jets was in buoyant mood at today’s conference. He said: “We announced that we would not be introducing any new platforms last year,” he said. “We said nothing about no new aircraft.” He added: “We expect to see the airplane certified in mid-2010. Deliveries are to begin in the second half of the year.” Although he denied that Embraer has any more new aircraft up its sleeve saying that the company “had enough to do” at the moment, the Brazilian airframer has said for years that it intends to create a complete family. Anyone want to place odds on a long range Legacy 750 next year?</p>
<div id="attachment_98" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-98" title="embraer1" src="http://lizmoscrop.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/embraer1.jpg?w=300" alt="Embraer's executive team at NBAA 2009" width="300" height="200" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Embraer&#39;s executive team at NBAA 2009</p></div>
<p><strong>…while Cessna hints Columbus may rise again one day</strong></p>
<p>Cessna’s press conference was a much more sombre affair with chairman Jack Pelton explaining the company’s decision to exhibit only at the static park rather than taking a booth at the show. The Wichita Kansas based airframer has shed 50% of its workforce this year from 16,000 to 8,000 and will deliver 275 jets this year, with even fewer predicted in 2010.</p>
<p>Despite the glum news, Pelton said that the company’s recently cancelled large cabin program was not necessarily dead in the water. He said: “I like to say the Columbus is suspended – although it is officially cancelled. It is on the planning horizon for market entry at some time.”</p>
<div id="attachment_92" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 460px"><img class="size-full wp-image-92" title="b_columbus_exterior03" src="http://lizmoscrop.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/b_columbus_exterior03.jpg" alt="Will Cessna's Columbus rise again?" width="450" height="307" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Will Cessna&#39;s Columbus rise again?</p></div>
<p>Cessna has also made significant improvements to the Encore + replacement the Citation CJ4, which is in certification. Flight test results reveal a faster time to climb and range increases. The model has a maximum cruise of 452 ktas, up from 435 ktas on the original specifications and a maximum range of 1, 963 nm with NBAAA IFR reserves, rather than 1,825 nm. The aircraft can also climb directly to 45,000ft as opposed to the 43,000 ft originally planned.</p>
<p>Dornier Seaplane also announced that it would restart production of the halted Seastar amphibian, having passed the 10 orders it said it required to revive the programme.</p>
<p>Other manufacturers also suggested new products are on the horizon. Piaggio Aero’s chief Alberto Galassi said today that the next member of the Avanti II family would be a jet. However, Galassi remained tight lipped as to details of the new type. Meanwhile Hawker Beechcraft chairman Bill Boisture said that the company would introduce a new Hawker 450. Boisture said, “We are going to introduce another version of that fine, light jet.”</p>
<p><strong>Green shoots of recovery for industry</strong></p>
<p>Various market forecasts indicated that business jet market is making steady albeit slow improvements. UBS Investment Research’s latest monthly business jet report, for September market showed a 16 percent improvement than that of July with movement in the pre-owned business jet inventories. However, available inventories are still 26 percent higher than last year.</p>
<p>Most companies talked up their cost cutting measures, while saying that the outlook was showing signs of improvement. Cessna’s Jack Pelton pointed to several key issues affecting the market at the moment – the economy, high unemployment and a slow recovery predicted. In the US and Europe in particular he said, “perception issues are still influencing buying decisions.” The supply chain is damaged leading to a loss of talent in the industry. He added: “I do worry about the recovery of supply chain and support in the industry.” On the plus side, Pelton said average daily utilization has stabilized and the used aircraft inventory is declining, meaning new jet sales are not competing with the used market.</p>
<p>Dassault Aviation chief Charles Edestenne was reasonably bullish this morning, despite the fact the industry is in the doldrums. He said: “We have delivered 80 jets this year, which is 10% more than last year. Although we have more cancellations than new sales to date this year our total backlog is twice as big as five years ago.”</p>
<p>He too pointed to international sales as the likely saviour of the industry. He said: “The recession hit at time of great growth, when most were blinded by the flow of new orders and no attention was paid to the inventory of pre ordered aircraft.” he also said this inventory was not growing any more. He added: “It will take time before the market recovers and we anticipate no significant change before the second half of next year.”</p>
<p><strong>Service initiatives</strong></p>
<p>Mark Paolucci Cessna’s svp customer service announced the company’s new ServiceDirect initiative, which he said was the “most important show announcement.” The new service initiative means that Cessna promises to l go directly to its customers to support AOG situations and work on aircraft at its customers’ own hangars if necessary. Paolucci said: “Cessna…will continue to invest in support initiatives that customers need. We are changing not only the types of service we provide, but how we provide it.”</p>
<p>Cessna also announced its new GreenTrak flight planning system for current production Citations that optimizes flight profiles for time, cost and lowest carbon footprint. Paolucci said: “the system can result in reduction of emissions and can lower fuel costs anywhere from 8-16%.”  For European operators the system could be useful for the soon to be mandatory ETS reporting.</p>
<p>Dassault meanwhile announced a new Falcon e maintenance programme, which allows the Falcon Technical Centre in Paris or a Falcon service centre to access an aircraft’s central maintenance computer remotely. Entry into service is planned for 2011.</p>
<p><strong>Debuts</strong></p>
<p>Airbus is introducing the A318 Elite to NBAA convention goers for the first time. The Comlux A318 Elite features a cabin produced in co-operation with Lufthansa Technik with a domed ceiling. Comlux took delivery of its first A318 Elite at EBACE in Geneva in 2007.</p>
<div id="attachment_91" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 510px"><img class="size-full wp-image-91" title="comlux a318 elite" src="http://lizmoscrop.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/comlux-a318-elite.jpg" alt="A318 Elite is on show at Orlando" width="500" height="334" /><p class="wp-caption-text">A318 Elite is on show at Orlando</p></div>
<p>Garmin introduced the G3000, an integrated avionics system for light turbine-powered aircraft. The new system uses touchscreens to access almost all cockpit functions. The screens use icons to access flight management tasks and other functions.</p>
<div id="attachment_94" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 260px"><img class="size-full wp-image-94" title="091019garmin1" src="http://lizmoscrop.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/091019garmin1.jpg" alt="Say hello to the Garmin G3000" width="250" height="164" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Say hello to the Garmin G3000</p></div>
<p>In other technology news Elbit Systems of America announced that the installation of the first head-up display (HUD) and Kollsman enhanced-vision system (EVS) combination for the Challenger 604 is on track for certification early next year, which is priced at about $1 million including installation</p>
<p>Bombardier unveiled a new cockpit mock-up of its Learjet 85 midsize jet that includes a hand tiller for steering, along with several other new features, resulting in reduced pilot workload, improved situational awareness and better ergonomics. According to Learjet 85 program director Larry Thimmesch, the tiller will complement rudder steering at lower speeds. Bombardier is displaying the Learjet 85 mock-up at the static display.</p>
<p>Other smaller exhibitors were at the show for the first time, such as Hong Kong&#8217;s ASA Group, which announced it has opened a new office in Hollywood, complementing its New York presence. &#8220;We now have presences on both the East and West Coast of the US,&#8221; said Simon Wagstaff, chief executive officer.</p>
<p><strong>Sanjay Rampal &#8211; guest blogger adds:</strong></p>
<p>Manufacturers and suppliers used NBAA’s press day to convey their cautious optimism with regards to the business aviation segment. The flurry of conferences yielded a common pattern of downturn post mortem results followed by the expected upswing to ensue during 2010.</p>
<p>Highlights from some of the manufacturers;</p>
<p><strong>Lufthansa Technik VIP &#38; Executive Jets;</strong></p>
<p>According to the executive aircraft completions and interior specialist the current crisis has impacted all fields under the Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO) banner. However despite the fall in demand from government, VIP and business customers, the outlook remains positive with the expected recovery to begin in 2011.</p>
<p>“Business jet deliveries have fallen by 30% in 2009 but the larger narrow body segment is showing the first signs of recovery,” said August Henningsen, chairman of the executive board at Lufthansa Technik.</p>
<p>According to Henningsen the numbers of BBJs and ACJs flying are increasing with the markets in both the Middle East and Asia showing most promise. The wider bodied segment is exhibiting a greater degree of stability with no existing orders being cancelled.</p>
<p>The secondary market for burgeoning numbers of in service executive aircraft of various sizes has given Lufthansa Technik greater opportunities for retrofit, conversion and modification programs.  The upgrades allow cost conscious customers to breath new life into existing airframes that Henningsen describes as “Second life business.”</p>
<p>However newer planes such as the enhanced Boeing 747 family, 787 and Airbus A350 will dominate the completions market with the only challenges being in the form of unpredictable entry into service dates (EIS).</p>
<p>Henningsen also revealed the company’s commitment towards innovation through its dedicated think tank and experimental laboratories.  New products on the horizon include the Aero Kid seating system for children, the NICE IFE system for integrated network communications and the Nice View 3D moving map.</p>
<p>The order backlog looks healthy with eight Airbus A318 Elite aircraft awaiting treatment at the company’s new completion centre in Tulsa USA. Bizjet International Lufthansa’s wholly owned subsidiary has completed its first Elite this year with the second due in 2010.  The Tulsa move has freed up capacity for the existing Hamburg centre for widebody VIP completions.</p>
<p>Other projects include 11 widebody and 4 narrow body planes under contract for potential completion. In production are interior kits for 2 Airbus A330 planes and upgrades to one A320 and an A340.</p>
<p>BizJet International features a diverse portfolio of aircraft in addition to Airbus expertise such as Boeing BBJ’s and Gulfstream aircraft.</p>
<p><strong>Air Routing International.</strong></p>
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<p>“Expert Service meets technology” said Air Routing International (ARI) through its video presentation when referring to its new Online Flight Planning and Datalink services.  The established international trip planner and corporate flight handling company debuted its technical suite of full service, one-stop solutions that both modernize and reduce the complexities of international flight planning.</p>
<p>Supported by ARI’s Flight Manager engine platform the single interface software includes the following modules;</p>
<ul>
<li>Online      Flight Planning; analysis, GPS RAIM Predictions, fuel releases</li>
<li>Datalink:      In flight communications, billing and trip support.</li>
<li>Fuel      Stop Analyzer: Cost effective fuel stop options.</li>
<li>Online      International Trip Quotes; Instantaneous arrangement fee visibility,      estimated fuel costs and international third party charges.</li>
<li>Runway      Analysis: Aircraft performance and runway data combined to determine take      off and performance statistics.</li>
</ul>
<p>APIS support is also provided with entire package encouraging customers to use self-service planning protocols.</p>
<p>‘Our new flight planning program provides customers the benefits of both online and individual support,’ said Tim Maystrik, vice president of ARI. ‘The combination delivers a comprehensive online flight planning, content and connectivity solution for flight departments,’ he said.</p>
<p>Further developments straddling 2009 and 2010 include an emissions calculator add-on in preparation for the European ETS scheme, a fuel tankering calculator module and trip and weather alert options.</p>
<p>Air Routing has also teamed up with China eastern Airlines Executive Air to provide VIP ground handling services to clients attending the World Expo.</p>
<p><strong>Air BP</strong></p>
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<p>The fuel supplier debuted its new rewards program under the moniker of Bravo. Available exclusively to US and Canadian Air BP FBO’s, members are awarded points that can be redeemed against 45 million merchandising options such as travel, savings bonds and electrical products.  The program is offered via the Bravo website where members can track points accumulated through fuel purchase and receive alerts for discounted items of interest. Breaking down to a dollar value each gallon purchased will reward each member an average of two points.</p>
<p>‘We didn’t want to offer just any rewards program to our customers,’ said Steve McCullough, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Air BP. ‘Bravo was developed to be different and better with more options, value and flexibility,’ he said.</p>
<p>Membership is free and will be open to the 400 FBO’s in both Canada and the US with 80 sites already signed up to participate. One such FBO Flight craft Inc lent its weight behind the new initiative.</p>
<p>‘This is what customers are looking for and the program has benefits that will work for both us and our customers,’ said John Frevola vice president &#38; general manager of Flightcraft.</p>
<p>Members can also opt to donate some or all of their points to specified charities if so desired. On the question of increasing the carbon footprint as a consequence of offering a program that rewards additional fuel buying through tankering for instance, Air BP believes that emission increases would be negligible.</p>
<p>‘There is a potential of some rise in emissions, however customers would be buying the volumes of fuel anyway as part of their normal operations,’ said McCullough.</p>
<p><strong>GE Honda Aero Engines</strong></p>
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<p>The collaboration between General Electric and Honda has borne fruit in the form of the successful start up of its jointly developed GE Honda HF120 engine.  ‘This is a significant milestone and represents the transition from the design definition to the test and certification phase of the HF120,’ said Bill Dwyer, president of GE Honda Aero Engines.</p>
<p>‘The joint GE and Honda teams in Tokyo, Lynn, Massachusetts and Evendale, Ohio have worked for more than two years towards this milestone,’ said Masahiko Izumi, executive vice president of GE Honda Aero Engines.</p>
<p>Undergoing a rigorous testing regime, 8 HF120 engines cores have been built and tested along with 11 full engine demonstrators.  The certification process will involve 13 engines and two core builds in a testing program at six locations in the US and Japan.</p>
<p>The new engine is destined to power the HondaJet and the Spectrum Aeronautical ‘Freedom’ Jet. Production units will initially roll off from GE’s line at Lynn, Massachusetts before moving to Honda Aero Engines’ dedicated manufacturing and overhaul facility in Burlington, N.C</p>
<p>For more information go to</p>
<p>www.fourforces.aero</p>
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<description><![CDATA[  Emirates financia 3 Boeings 777-300ER Boeing 777-300ER da Emirates (Foto: Jetphotos.net / Clique p]]></description>
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<p><strong>Emirates financia 3 Boeings 777-300ER</strong></p>
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<p>A Emirates anunciou transação bem sucedida com o Export Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank). O financiamento, calculado em US$ 413,7 milhões será utilizado na aquisição de três novos Boeing 777-300ER. Este é o primeiro laço financeiro que se estabelece entre os EUA e a companhia aérea. O valor contratado prevê quitação até 21 de Agosto de 2021, em parcelas trimestrais, a uma taxa fixa de 3.465% ao ano.</p>
<p>Brian Jeffery, Vice-Presidente do Tesouro Corporativo da Emirates acredita que a transação será positiva não somente para a Emirates, mas para a indústria da aviação civil. &#8220;Esta é uma negociação muito importante para a indústria e representa a primeira oferta do tipo feita diretamente no mercado global de capitais. Acreditamos que os laços estabelecidos entre nossos mercados sejam uma fonte importante para favorecer o capital da indústria de aviação civil de maneira geral e também à Emirates Airline, em particular&#8221; &#8211; explica.</p>
<p>&#8220;A Emirates procura constantemente por estruturas inovadoras e fontes alternativas de financiamento para o programa de aquisição de novas aeronaves. Esta estrutura se manterá como uma ponte para preencher as lacunas de financiamento, presentes nas dificuldades que o mercado enfrenta. Com isso, estamos muito felizes de sermos a primeira companhia aérea a adquirir essa inovação. E somos muito gratos à visão de futuro do Ex-Im Bank e por toda a expertise na estrutura e execução dos seus mediadores Calyon e Goldman Sachs. Isso não poderia ter ocorrido em melhor momento para a indústria.&#8221; &#8211; completa Jeferry</p>
<p>Atualmente a Emirates opera mais de 1.000 vôos por semana a partir de seu hub no Aeroporto Internacional de Dubai e voa para mais de 100 destinos, em 61 países e seis continentes. Com 138 aeronaves Airbus e Boeing e mais 154 sob encomenda.</p>
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<p><strong>Natal (RN): Aproveitamento da TAP abaixo dos 60%</strong></p>
<p>Acompanhado pelo gerente regional da TAP para o Nordeste, Gilberto Sabino, o supervisor de aeroporto da Tap no Rio Grande do Norte, Mastrângelo Silva, revelou que o aproveitamento dos voos nas rotas Lisboa-Natal e Natal-Lisboa continua abaixo de 60%, o que é considerado deficitário. Mastrângelo comentou que Fortaleza e Recife, que têm seis operações semanais de Lisboa, têm ocupações médias em torno de 80%. Já Natal, que tem quatro voos semanais de Lisboa, não passa dos cerca de 60% há vários meses.</p>
<p>A revelação preocupa o mercado potiguar, até porque &#8211; pelo menos teoricamente &#8211; se a TAP precisar aumentar as rentáveis frequências para Fortaleza e Recife poderá mexer na malha aérea para o Brasil. Com isso, Natal poderá correr o risco de perder alguma frequência ou até mesmo a operação total. Mas essas são meras especulações. O vice-presidente da TAP, Luís da Gama-Mor, vai detalhar o rendimento dos voos Lisboa-Natal durante a entrevista coletiva que concederá na Feira das Américas, que acontece a partir da próxima quarta-feira, dia 21. Só ele poderá dizer se, na verdade, a capital potiguar corre o risco de perder sua ligação com Lisboa.</p>
<p>De qualquer maneira, não custa lembrar que os turistas portugueses, decididamente, não escolhem mais Natal como destino. Quem utiliza a aeronave da TAP nos voos para Natal vem de cidades de toda a Europa, principalmente aquelas para onde a TAP voa, já que a conexão em Lisboa e os preços mais em conta facilitam a viagem para Natal. Uma boa notícia em meio aos números poucos promissores: Natal será matéria de capa da revista de bordo da TAP, a &#8220;Up&#8221;, em novembro.</p>
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<p><strong>Índia libera avião dos EUA retido por violar normas aéreas</strong></p>
<p>As autoridades indianas autorizaram neste domingo, 18, a decolagem do avião dos Estados Unidos que transportava 205 pessoas, entre elas fuzileiros navais americanos, informou uma fonte oficial. A aeronave, um Boeing 767 fretado pelo Exército americano, havia sido obrigada a aterrissar na cidade de Mumbai (oeste) por violar as normas de identificação aérea para voos com militares.</p>
<p>T.K. Singha, porta-voz da Aeronáutica indiana citado pela agência &#8220;PTI&#8221;, disse que as autoridades permitiram a decolagem do aparelho após o cumprimento dos devidos trâmites. Segundo o funcionário, a Direção Geral de Aviação Civil decidiria a hora de saído do avião. &#8220;Os procedimentos de alfândega e imigração, entre outros, foram concluídos&#8221;, disse uma fonte aeroportuária ouvida pela agência &#8220;Ians&#8221;.</p>
<p>Funcionários da Alfândega, policiais e oficiais da Aeronáutica interrogaram o piloto do avião, operado pela companhia North American Airlines e que o tempo todo ficou estacionado no aeroporto de Mumbai com os passageiros dentro. Depois do interrogatório, o aparelho, que veio dos Emirados Árabes Unidos e ia para Bangcoc (Tailândia), foi autorizado a seguir caminho, segundo a &#8220;Ians&#8221;.</p>
<p>&#8220;É um avião de transporte. Ele tinha autorização da Direção Geral de Aviação Civil para voar no espaço aéreo indiano. No entanto, transportava militares, motivo pelo qual o avião deveria ter obtido uma autorização de rota operacional aérea, requerida para aviões militares&#8221;, esclareceu Singha.</p>
<p>A embaixada dos EUA na Índia e o Ministério de Assuntos Exteriores ajudaram as autoridades aeroportuárias a liberar a decolagem do aparelho.</p>
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<p><strong>Lei sobre helipontos em São Paulo</strong></p>
<p>Foi aprovada, em segunda votação, na Câmara Municipal de São Paulo, Projeto de Lei para regulamentar os helipontos da capital paulista. O projeto (PL 0041/2007) estabelece diretrizes e normas para pousos e decolagens de helicópteros na cidade. Agora a Prefeitura Municipal tem 60 dias para regulamentar o projeto que define diretrizes tanto para os usuários como para os responsáveis pelas instalações dos helipontos. A cidade é uma das mais ativas do mundo no uso de aeronaves de asas rotativas, perdendo apenas para Nova Iorque. Segundo a ANAC São Paulo representa 26% do tráfego aéreo do país.</p>
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<p><strong>Mercado para o A330 de carga</strong></p>
<p>A Airbus Industrie publicou estudo definindo as possibilidades da versão cargueira do seu jato de passageiros A330, designada A330P2F. O fabricante avalia em US$ 4,2 milhões a reforma e transformação de cada A330-300 de passageiros para a missão cargueira e acredita que poderá começar a entregar essas aeronaves modificadas em 2012. Estudo recente da Flightglobal indica que existem hoje em serviço, no mundo, 275 jatos A330-300 de passageiros, na sua maioria em excelente estado de conservação, o mais velho dos quais com apenas 16 anos de serviço.</p>
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<p><strong>GE e RR definem preço de motor</strong></p>
<p>A General Electric e a Rolls Royce, que desenvolveram e testaram o motor F135, usado no novo caça de decolagem vertical F-35, chegaram a um acordo para definir o preço unitário de cada turbina desse tipo a ser vendida para equipar o primeiro lote de série da aeronave.</p>
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<p><strong>Gulfstream e IAI lançam modelo</strong></p>
<p>A empresa IAI (Israel Aircraft Industries Ltd) e a Gulfstream Aerospace, subsidiária da norte-americana General Dynamics, apresentaram no Aeroporto Bem Gurion, de Tel Aviv, novos detalhes do novo jato executivo denominado Gulfstream 250, que completa agora seu programa de ensaios em voo e já tem encomendas mesmo antes de estar homologado. O jato será oferecido ao preço de mercado de US$ 24 milhões e deverá estar no mercado em 2011.</p>
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<p><strong>Europeus homologam helicóptero russo</strong></p>
<p>O organismo europeu EASA homologou o helicóptero russo Kamov Ka-32A11BC para operar comercialmente nos céus da União Européia. Fabricada sob a chancela da Russian Helicopters a aeronave utiliza rotores co-axiais e é empregada em muitos países para missões de combate a incêndios, remoção de feridos e acidentados, inspeção de linhas elétricas de alta tensão e outras tarefas especificas.</p>
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<p><strong>Suíça pode desistir de comprar caças</strong></p>
<p>A encomenda de 22 novos aviões de combate para abastecer o exército da Suíça, que deveria escolher entre o francês Rafale, o sueco Gripen e o alemão Eurofighter, pode ser cancelada. O novo ministro da Defesa, Ueli Maurer, quer ficar mais algum tempo com sua frota de 54 Tiger para proteger um território menor do que o do estado do Piauí. Inicialmente, o governo suíço tinha definido um pacote de 33 aparelhos. Depois baixou o projeto e reservou US$ 2,2 bilhões para comprar 22 caças. Mas o ministro da Defesa, Ueli Maurer acha que a falta de recursos atualmente, em plena crise global, demanda prudência. O governo diz que não há decisão oficial e as pressões são fortes para manter a encomenda.</p>
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<p><strong>Webjet lança novo site</strong>   </p>
<p>A Webjet Linhas Aéreas coloca no ar partir de hoje seu novo site, que além de oferecer aos internautas um visual mais moderno, conta com novidades que facilitam o processo de compra de passagens. O site destacará as melhores ofertas na página principal, por meio da implantação de um gerenciador de conteúdo. Uma das principais mudanças é o serviço que oferece busca rápida de preços. Por meio do novo sistema, o site exibirá na página principal as Top Ofertas, com os valores mais baixos de passagens à venda no momento da navegação.</p>
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<p><strong>Recife tem incremento de 21,26% no desembarque de passageiros no aeroporto em setembro</strong> </p>
<p>O Recife tem mantido uma média de incremento de aproximadamente 20% nos desembarques do Aeroporto Internacional dos Guararapes – Gilberto Freyre no último trimestre em relação ao mesmo período do ano anterior. Segundo dados da Infraero, só em setembro o aeroporto recebeu 21,26% a mais de passageiros dos voos domésticos em relação a setembro de 2008.</p>
<p>Além disso, de janeiro a setembro de 2009, os desembarques de passageiros em voos domésticos somam mais de 1,8 milhões de passageiros, uma variação positiva de 7,39% comparado a 2008. Trata-se do segundo aeroporto com mais embarques e desembarques no Nordeste.</p>
<p>Para o secretário de Turismo da Prefeitura do Recife, Samuel Oliveira, o desempenho do aeroporto tem sido muito bom. &#8220;Recife é hoje um destino turístico consolidado e isso tem atraído cada vez mais turistas&#8221;, garante.</p>
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<p><strong>Presidente da Infraero: aeroportos do Nordeste merecem atenção especial</strong> </p>
<p>Os deputados Paulo Rocha (PT/PA) e Ciro Nogueira (PP/PI) visitaram na última semana a sede da Infraero. Os parlamentares foram recebidos pelo presidente da empresa, Murilo Marques Barboza, que explicou o plano de investimentos para os aeroportos do Piauí e do Pará.</p>
<p>Segundo Murilo Barboza, os aeroportos, principalmente do Norte, merecem atenção especial por constituírem rede fundamental do transporte na região. O presidente da Infraero também destacou a importância dos acessos viários e da preservação do sítios aeroportuários, que têm sido sufocados pelo crescimento urbano na maior parte das cidades brasileiras. &#8220;Nossa intenção é contribuir com a infraestrutura necessária ao transporte aéreo, essencial para crescimento econômico do país&#8221;, afirmou.</p>
<p>O deputado Paulo Rocha demonstrou preocupação com o Aeroporto  de Marabá, no Sul do Pará, já que a região se prepara para se tornar o maior pólo de exploração de minério por causa dos investimentos da Companhia Vale. A ampliação do terminal de Marabá já está em fase de licitação de projeto, no valor de R$ 500 mil. A previsão é que até meados de 2010 a obra possa ser licitada.</p>
<p>Já o deputado Ciro Nogueira solicitou melhorias para o Aeroporto de Teresina &#8211; Senador Petrônio Portela. Murilo Barboza disse que o terminal irá receber um módulo operacional provisório capaz de suportar a demanda até a expansão definitiva, prevista no Programa de Aceleração do Crescimento. Os módulos são extensões do terminal e garantem o mesmo conforto existente em uma sala de embarque e desembarque padrão. Os deputados conheceram o modelo já implantado em Florianópolis.</p>
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<p><strong>Azul inicia Campinas-Natal (RN) em dezembro</strong></p>
<p>A Azul começa a operar a rota Campinas-Natal (RN), sem escalas, no próximo 1° de dezembro. Com isso, a companhia aérea passa a servir 15 destinos em todo o Brasil. A nova rota será atendida por dois voos diários entre as duas cidades. Diariamente, um voo partirá de Campinas às 10h com chegada a Natal às 12h20. E, o outro, sairá de Natal às 12h50, com chegada a Campinas às 17h10. Mais informações pelo site <a href="http://www.voeazul.com.br/">www.voeazul.com.br</a>.</p>
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<link>http://fl410.wordpress.com/2009/10/16/noticias-16102009/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 02:57:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Aidan</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[  TAM altera horários de voos no Norte e Nordeste devido ao horário de verão  Airbus A319 da TAM (Fo]]></description>
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<p><strong>TAM altera horários de voos no Norte e Nordeste devido ao horário de verão</strong> </p>
<div id="attachment_787" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 378px"><a href="http://fl410.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/img_3780.jpg?w=1024"><img class="size-large wp-image-787  " title="IMG_3780" src="http://fl410.wordpress.com/files/2009/10/img_3780.jpg?w=1024" alt="Airbus A319 da TAM (Foto: Aidan Formigoni / Clique para ampliar)" width="368" height="277" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Airbus A319 da TAM (Foto: Aidan Formigoni / Clique para ampliar)</p></div>
<p>A TAM Linhas Aéreas informa que, devido ao horário de verão, os voos operados pela companhia nas regiões Norte e Nordeste terão seus horários de chegada e partida antecipados em uma hora em relação ao horário local em vigor. A mudança inclui todos os voos da TAM operados nas seguintes cidades: Aracaju (SE), Belém, Marabá e Santarém (PA), Boa Vista (RR), Fortaleza (CE), Ilhéus, Porto Seguro e Salvador (BA), Imperatriz e São Luis (MA), João Pessoa (PB), Macapá (AP), Maceió (AL), Manaus (AM), Natal (RN), Palmas (TO), Porto Velho (RO), Recife (PE), Rio Branco (AC) e Teresina (PI). Os passageiros podem confirmar os novos horários dos voos pelo site <a href="http://www.tam.com.br/">www.tam.com.br</a> , call center (4002-5700 ou 0800 5705700 para todo o Brasil), lojas da TAM ou por meio dos agentes de viagens.</p>
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<p><strong>Aeroporto em Volta Redonda</strong></p>
<p>Foi oficialmente anunciada a construção de um novo aeroporto na cidade de Volta Redonda (RJ), cujas obras devem estar concluídas em dois anos. Os planos do novo aeroporto foram já aprovados pelas autoridades responsáveis pelo controle ambiental.</p>
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<p><strong>Luz no fim do túnel</strong></p>
<p>O organismo internacional IATA divulgou estudo sobre o desempenho previsto do transporte internacional de passageiros pelas empresas de aviação comercial em 2010, quando deverá ser atingido um crescimento de 4% sobre o total de 2009. Este ano será fechado com uma queda de quase 5% sobre o número de 2008.</p>
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<p><strong>Números da América Latina</strong></p>
<p>A ALTA &#8211; Associação de Transporte Aéreo da América Latina e Caribe anunciou que no passado mês de agosto as empresas a ela associadas transportaram 10,7 milhões de passageiros, resultado 2,7% superior ao do mesmo mês de 2008. O tráfego (passageiros/Km) cresceu 2,6% em agosto e o aproveitamento da oferta foi de 70,6%, numa proporção de 1,8% sobre o aproveitamento de agosto do ano passado. Entre janeiro e agosto o total de passageiros transportados foi de 79,9 milhões.</p>
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<p><strong>Frontier e Lynx saem do Chapter 11</strong></p>
<p>As companhias norte-americanas Frontier Airlines e Lynx Aviation saíram da proteção anti-falência garantida pelo Chapter 11 da legislação dos EUA, juntando-se à Chautauqua Airlines, à Midwest Airlines, à Mokulele Airlines, à Republic Airlines e à Shuttle America na condição de subsidiárias da Republic Airways Holdings.</p>
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<p><strong>Carga: Iata prevê crescimento</strong></p>
<p>O organismo internacional IATA divulgou números sobre o desenvolvimento do transporte aéreo previsto para o ano que vem. No segmento de carga aérea a IATA antecipa um aumento de 5,5% em 2010 sobre o desempenho de 2009, quando foram transportadas 14,5% menos cargas que em 2008.</p>
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<p><strong>Roll Out do G650</strong></p>
<p>A Gulfstream retirou da linha de montagem seu primeiro jato executivo tipo G650, cujos voos de ensaio começam antes do fim do ano e cuja homologação está prevista para 2011. A aeronave destaca-se por ser o modelo Gulfstream com maior espaço interno de cabina (102 pés X 77 pés), e o mais veloz (Mach 0.925 em cruzeiro) desenvolvido até hoje pelo fabricante, caracterizando-se por asas de novo desenho e alto desempenho e por duas turbinas Rolls Royce RB725.</p>
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<p><strong>Goodrich inaugura em São Carlos</strong></p>
<p>A Goodrich do Brasil vai inaugurar, no próximo dia 28 de outubro, na cidade paulista de São Carlos, sua primeira oficina de manutenção, reparo e revisão geral de equipamentos para aeronaves na América Latina e Caribe. É a sexta unidade desse tipo criada pela Goodrich fora dos Estados Unidos, equipada para apoiar tecnicamente equipamentos como naceles, reversores, superfícies de controle de voo e outras componentes de aeronaves. Mais informações pelo telefone (11) 3040-2405.</p>
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<p><strong>BAE fecha fábrica</strong></p>
<p>A inglesa BAe Systems anunciou que pretende encerrar as atividades de sua unidade industrial de Woodford (Ceshire), na Grã Bretanha, tão logo ela termine a entrega dos jatos de patrulha marítima &#8220;Nimrod&#8221; MRA4, que hoje produz para a Real Força Aérea. Os derradeiros exemplares dessa encomenda da RAF serão entregues em 2013, e depois disso os 630 funcionários da indústria serão demitidos.</p>
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<p><strong>Galeão ainda está longe de saturar, diz Anac</strong> </p>
<p>Segundo dados apresentados pelo coronel Valdir Padilha, gerente de Malha Aérea Internacional da Anac, o Aeroporto Internacional do Galeão, no rio de Janeiro, deverá apresentar saturação de seus terminais somente em 2013. &#8220;Isso é uma previsão partindo do que temos atualmente. Até lá, pode haver investimentos e melhorias e essa expectativa mudar&#8221;, afirmou. O pátio do aeroporto deve alcançar saturação somente após 2025, e a pista, em 2023.</p>
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<p><strong>Argentina terá voo diário da South African durante a Copa do Mundo de 2010</strong> </p>
<p>A South African Airways (SAA) anuncia que vai aumentar a atual operação de Buenos Aires de três voos por semana para voo diário, de 7 de junho a 18 de julho de 2010, ampliando significativamente a oferta de assentos durante a Copa do Mundo de Futebol que acontecerá na África do Sul no mesmo período.</p>
<p>&#8220;Nossa operação para a Argentina foi reiniciada em abril deste ano com três voos semanais entre Buenos Aires e Johannesburg. Com estas frequências adicionais vamos reiterar a expectativa positiva para o aumento no tráfego de passageiros não só da Argentina mas de toda a América do Sul para a África do Sul&#8221; durante a Copa do Mundo, afirmou Nelson de Oliveira, Diretor Geral da SAA para a América do Sul.</p>
<p>A aeronave que será utilizada será um Boeing 747-400 com um total de 357 assentos divididos em Classe Econômica e Classe Executiva.</p>
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<p><strong>Jad Taxi Aéreo e TWO Taxi Aéreo realizam encontro nacional sobre segurança de voo</strong></p>
<p>Como operar as aeronaves de forma segura e atuar com foco na prevenção de acidentes é o tema do 3° Encontro Nacional de Segurança de Voo, que as empresas Jad Taxi Aéreo e a TWO Táxi Aéreo, ambas pertencentes ao Grupo Jad, realizam no próximo dia 1º de novembro, das 8h30 às 18h30, no espaço de eventos do Quality Resource Hotel, em Itupeva, interior de São Paulo.</p>
<p>Direcionado a clientes, parceiros e a todos os funcionários das empresas, o evento terá uma programação intensa relacionada aos diferentes aspectos de prevenção de acidentes. Para isso, contará com palestras de especialistas como o coronel Domingos Afonso Almeida de Deus, oficial do CENIPA (Centro de Investigação e Prevenção de Acidentes Aeronáuticos) órgão do Comando da Aeronáutica, bem como do comandante Davi Branco Filho, da Embraer, e do coronel Davi Campos dos Santos.</p>
<p>A Jad Taxi Aéreo e a TWO Táxi Aéreo operam juntas um total de 26 aeronaves em todo o Brasil e possuem um efetivo de 48 tripulantes, entre comandantes e co-pilotos. Entre as aeronaves estão os Grand Caravan da Cessna, além de modelos Navajo, Seneca e Aero Commander.</p>
<p>“A segurança de voo é uma das premissas de todas as nossas operações, por isso um evento dessa natureza é muito importante para todos os funcionários e clientes, e nos permite incrementar constantemente a qualidade nos serviços prestados”, afirma o diretor Anderson Davo, ressaltando que 95% das operações das empresas envolvem carga e 5%, passageiros.</p>
<p>Serviço:</p>
<p>Jad Taxi Aéreo e TWO: 3° Encontro Nacional de Segurança de Voo</p>
<p>Data: 01/11/09</p>
<p>Local: Quality Resource Hotel, em Itupeva (SP)</p>
<p>Horário: das 8h30 às 18h30</p>
<p>Informações (11) 3129-5158</p>
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<p><strong>Pluna voará para Foz e já pensa em BSB, BH e CPQ</strong></p>
<p>A Pluna inaugura no dia 18 de novembro a quinta base regular no Brasil, desta vez em Foz do Iguaçu (PR). A empresa uruguaia fará dois voos por semana, às quartas-feiras e aos sábados, ligando a Argentina, o Chile e o Uruguai à cidade e vice-versa, segundo o gerente comercial da Pluna para o Brasil, Gonzalo Mazaferro. De acordo com o executivo, para 2010 a companhia estuda três novos mercados para operar no País: Brasília (DF), Belo Horizonte (MG) e Campinas (SP). Ainda de acordo com Mazaferro, a nova empresa do grupo fundada na Argentina, a Aerovip, inclusive, já está fazendo os registros com os órgãos reguladores para poder operar no País a partir de 2010.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Gulfstream 650]]></title>
<link>http://boysliketoys.wordpress.com/2009/10/09/gulfstream-650/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:54:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>sebelzahnschnecke</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[The Gulfstream 650 The Gulfstream 650 is just amazing! You have to be insanely rich to purchase this]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 480px"><a href="http://www.generaldynamics.com/images/home/G650_GD_Final2.jpg"><img title="G650" src="http://www.generaldynamics.com/images/home/G650_GD_Final2.jpg" alt="" width="470" height="588" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The Gulfstream 650</p></div>
<p>The Gulfstream 650 is just amazing! You have to be insanely rich to purchase this jet. Let&#8217;s have a look at the facts:</p>
<p>With a top speed of 956 km per hour, the <a title="Gulfstream 650" href="http://www.gulfstream.com/gulfstreamg650/" target="_blank"><strong>Gulfstream 650</strong></a> will be the fastest commercial jet in the world. The BR725 engines are manufactured by nobody else than  <a title="Rolls Royce" href="http://www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Rolls Royce</strong></a>. By using a new very thin wing design the G650 is able maximize its speed. By the way the same <strong>design</strong> is used for the<strong> <a title="Boeing 787" href="http://www.boeing.com/commercial/787family/" target="_blank">Boeing787</a></strong>. To prevent dehydration ( that is why you shouldn&#8217;t drink alcohol on a flight ) the height of the cabin was reduced from 2600 meters to 1400 meters. Passengers won&#8217;t have to face ear problems during landings and takeoffs. Especially for business men this is really useful, because they will be less affected by jet lag.</p>
<p>The main question is: What this plane going to cost us?</p>
<p>The G650 will cost around $60 million. The aircraft, which is to make its first flight in December, will complete the test and certification program of authorities by the end of 2011. If everything works out you will able to get one until January 2012.<em><a title="Gulfstream 650" href="http://boysliketoys.wordpress.com/reference/" target="_blank">[Reference]</a></em></p>
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<title><![CDATA[There's a New Gulfstream in Town]]></title>
<link>http://skylimoaircharter.wordpress.com/2009/10/05/theres-a-new-gulfstream-in-town/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:43:17 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>skylimoaircharter</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Just recently, Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, GA, rolled out its new flagship business jet called]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Just recently, Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, GA, rolled out its new flagship business jet called the G650. According to articles and blogs across the web, this jet will be able to climb to an altitude of 51,000 feet and travel 7,000 nautical miles at 0.85 mach, with a maximum speed of 0.925 mach. The cabin is 102 inches wide and 77 inches high, the largest purpose-built in business aviation. It will seat up to 18 passengers and boasts 16 windows, allegedly the largest in the industry. The G650 also features improved sound levels, a vacuum toilet system and in-flight access to 195 cubic feet of usable volume in the baggage compartment. Its first deliveries will be scheduled for 2012. In the meantime, if you want to fly on a Gulfstream, book a private air charter with Sky Limo and enjoy the comforts and performance of the Gulfstream G200. It has a very roomy interior, with two spacious living areas. It could seat up to nine passengers and can fly nonstop from coast to coast. It also features a well-equipped communications system including a DVD player, a 15-inch LCD monitor, headphone controls and more. Book your private jet flight with <a href="http://skylimoaircharter.com/index.php">Sky Limo</a> for your next business meeting or family vacation. You’ll enjoy the G200 not to mention all the VIP treatment on board thanks to our worldclass jet concierge services.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Inside a Gulfstream G550]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:17:59 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Gulrstream&#8217;s director of corporate communications Robert Baugniet was kind enough to show me a]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Gulrstream&#8217;s director of corporate communications Robert Baugniet was kind enough to show me around the company&#8217;s current flagship Gulfstream G550 aircraft at Asian Aerospace. Gorgeous cabin!<span id='plh-loop-video-embed-0' class='hidden'>done</span><ins style='text-decoration:none;'>
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<dc:creator>Aidan</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[  Super Hornet poderá ser produzido no Brasil F-18 poderá ser montado no Brasil (Foto: Airliners.net]]></description>
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<p><strong>Super Hornet poderá ser produzido no Brasil</strong></p>
<div id="attachment_489" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 378px"><a href="http://fl410.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/fa-18f-super-hornet2.jpg?w=1024"><img class="size-large wp-image-489  " title="FA-18F Super Hornet'''''" src="http://fl410.wordpress.com/files/2009/09/fa-18f-super-hornet2.jpg?w=1024" alt="F-18 poderá ser montado no Brasil (Foto: Airliners.net / Clique para ampliar)" width="368" height="249" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">F-18 poderá ser montado no Brasil (Foto: Airliners.net / Clique para ampliar)</p></div>
<p>O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva precisará repensar suas palavras, especialmente suas declarações da semana passada, quando disse que, dos três finalistas da concorrência do F-X2, só havia ouvido dos franceses a disposição de montar as aeronaves no Brasil – questão a qual, disse, julga fundamental. Nos encontros que está realizando esta semana com fabricantes e fornecedores brasileiros do setor aeroespacial, num total de 140 empresas, numa iniciativa inédita entre os concorrentes, a Boeing acabou de oficializar sua posição de que – sim – o F/A-18E/F Super Hornet (seu candidato ao F-X2) será montado no Brasil.</p>
<p>Segundo o Mike Coggins, diretor de Desenvolvimento de Negócios da Boeing, os 12 primeiros exemplares (a encomenda inicial brasileira prevista é de 36) serão entregues prontos, oriundos das linhas de montagem norte-americanas, mas o fabricante norte-americano, durante o processo, transferirá todo o ferramental necessário para a implantação de uma linha de montagem na Embraer (provavelmente, na unidade desta em Gavião Peixoto), onde então serão fabricados os outros 24 aviões. Além disso, de modo claro e direto, os representantes da Boeing afirmaram que o contrato incluirá a tão comentada questão da “abertura do código-fonte”, o que permitirá ao Brasil integrar ao Super Hornet os sistemas de armas que desejar (incluindo aqueles desenvolvidos no próprio país).</p>
<p>Em resumo, os items da proposta da Boeing equivalem exatamente aos pontos pelos quais, segundo Lula, a proposta francesa era mais vantajosa&#8230;</p>
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<p><strong>Jobim anuncia que decisão do F-X2 será no fim deste mês</strong></p>
<p>Apesar do presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ter declarado na última sexta-feira (11) que a decisão final do F-X2 cabia &#8220;ao Presidente da República&#8221; e que este não tinha prazo para anunciá-la, o ministro da Defesa, Nelson Jobim, durante apresentação hoje para o Congresso, comentou que os senadores precisam ter cautela neste momento, nas avaliações sobre as três propostas dos finalistas do F-X2 e a consequente compra dos aviões de caça porque o contrato só será fechado no fim deste mês de setembro, depois da Força Aérea Brasileira (FAB) apresentar o relatório final e entregar um ranking com o primeiro, segundo e terceiro lugares entre os concorrentes &#8211; o francês Dassault Rafale, o norte-americano Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet e o sueco Saab Gripen NG. &#8220;Por favor, senadores, não vamos antecipar agonias em relação a isso&#8221;, disse Jobim.</p>
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<p><strong>Trip no Santos Dumont</strong></p>
<p>A Trip Linhas Aéreas informa que, apesar das reformas no Aeroporto Santos Dumont (RJ), com duração prevista para 60 dias, a companhia continuará operando normalmente e ampliou seus horários de voos. A empresa tem forte presença nesse aeródromo, pelo qual efetua ligações com mais de 50 municípios em todas as regiões do País, sendo 11 destinos com voos diretos Belo Horizonte (Confins), Juiz de Fora e São João del-Rei (MG); Ribeirão Preto, São José do Rio Preto e São José dos Campos (SP); Curitiba e Londrina (PR); Cabo Frio (RJ); Goiânia (GO); Vitória (ES).</p>
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<p><strong>TAM estreia sua nova página na internet</strong></p>
<p>A TAM colocou no ar sua nova home page com novidades para facilitar a navegação e dar maior visibilidade às áreas mais visitadas da página virtual da empresa. Ao acessar <a href="http://www.tam.com.br">www.tam.com.br</a> , o internauta logo perceberá um novo &#8220;Menu principal&#8221;, que está mais destacado e traz uma reorganização dos canais, além do link &#8220;TAM em um clique&#8221;, recém-criado canal para acesso rápido a diferentes informações sobre a companhia.</p>
<p>&#8220;Com essa mudança no site, tornamos sua navegabilidade mais dinâmica, com foco em áreas consideradas prioritárias pelos nossos consumidores, como tarifas, promoções, vendas, Programa TAM Fidelidade, TAM Informa, Cartão de Crédito TAM e Roteiros de Viagens&#8221;, declara Manoela Amaro, diretora de Marketing da companhia.</p>
<p>Outra novidade da home page é o link &#8220;TAM Viagens&#8221;. Com um clique, o visitante vai dispor de todas as funcionalidades da página da operadora turística da TAM: pesquisa e compra de roteiros turísticos no Brasil e no exterior, reserva em hotéis, aluguel de carros e contratação de seguros para viajantes, entre outros.</p>
<p>O novo espaço também vai incentivar o cadastramento dos clientes TAM Fidelidade, que ao criar seu login terão à disposição uma página com conteúdo personalizado.</p>
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<p><strong>Lanpass tem novo sistema de troca</strong> </p>
<p>Um novo sistema de troca de prêmios foi lançado pelo Lanpass, programa de milhas da Lan Linhas Aéreas. Além de permitir maior flexibilidade, oferece mais assentos disponíveis e diversas alternativas para que os sócios possam escolher a data para viajar grátis, em qualquer época do ano.</p>
<p>Com a troca flexível, os clientes podem escolher a opção que mais lhes agrade, tanto na viagem de ida como na da volta. Isso é possível consultando no www.lan.com um quadro de prêmios, com três níveis diferentes na cabine Econômica. O novo sistema aumenta consideravelmente a quantidade de assentos disponíveis, ampliando as alternativas para escolha, dependendo da combinação de quilômetros e datas requeridas.</p>
<p>Desde a implementação do novo sistema, no mês passado (agosto), as trocas de prêmios Lanpass aumentaram 40% em relação a igual período do ano anterior. &#8220;Nossa meta para os próximos três anos é triplicar o número de prêmios aumentando consideravelmente os benefícios que o programa oferece aos seus sócios&#8221; , afirma Ralph Piket, gerente do Lanpass.</p>
<p>No endereço <a href="http://www.lan.com/lanpass">www.lan.com/lanpass</a>  há uma seção dedicada a informaros detalhes do funcionamento e as vantagens do novo sistema. O site complementa as informações com perguntas e respostas frequentes, assim como também explica o passo a passo do processo de troca online com as novas alternativas à disposição dos sócios Lanpass.</p>
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<p><strong>Fluxo de passageiros transportados pelas linhas aéreas da ALTA aumentou 6,5% em julho</strong> </p>
<p>A Associação Latino-Americana de Transporte Aéreo informou que o número de passageiros transportados em suas linhas de aviação durante o mês de julho aumentou 6,5%, alcançando 11,2 milhões de pessoas. No entanto, a quantidade passageiros acumulada até julho (de Janeiro a Julho) reduziu 0,8% em relação ao mesmo período do ano anterior.</p>
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<p><strong>Novo site da Star Alliance agora vende passagens</strong></p>
<p>A Star Alliance transformou a participação na internet de site informativo em canal de distribuição. Esta é a nova proposta do <a href="http://www.staralliance.com">www.staralliance.com</a> , que teve reformulado ainda todo o layout. “A introdução da funcionalidade Book and Fly pedia um redesenho da nossa presença on-line, uma vez que o nosso site permite agora aos clientes a reserva e compra efectiva de bilhetes, em vez de apenas fornecer informações”, afirmou o vice-presidente comercial da aliança, Christopher Korenke. “Aproveitámos esta oportunidade para, simultaneamente, incorporar alguns dos avanços tecnológicos disponibilizados ao longo dos últimos anos.”</p>
<p>O site continua disponível em nove línguas – mandarim (simplificado e tradicional), inglês, francês, alemão, japonês, coreano, português e espanhol. A navegação é agora dividida em várias categorias: Sobre a Star Alliance, Benefícios, Tarifas, Reservas, Serviços, Soluções para Empresas e Imprensa. Estas seções abrangem, por exemplo, informações gerais sobre a aliança e as companhias-membro, bem como informação detalhada sobre as propostas ao cliente, tais como Programas de passageiro freqüente e lounges. Informações sobre os produtos business-to-business, como o Corporate Plus, Company Plus, Conventions Plus e o recém lançado Meetings Plus, estão também disponíveis.</p>
<p>Além disso, encontra-se também informação detalhada sobre os 13 diferentes produtos tarifários oferecidos pela rede da Star Alliance. Estão também acessíveis links para os sistemas de reserva das companhias-membro e ainda informações sobre os destinos, vistos e requisitos de saúde, bem como dados atualizados sobre os voos e localização de bagagens.</p>
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<p><strong>FAA de olho nos A310 e CRJs</strong> </p>
<p>O FAA quer que os operadores dos Airbus A310 e Bombardier CRJ100/200 desenvolvam programas específicos de treinamento para auxiliar mecânicos e pilotos na verificação do travamento correto das carenagens dos &#8216;fans&#8217; dos motores antes do vôo. Já aconteceram diversos incidentes de separação das carenagens em pleno vôo com os dois modelos de aeronaves &#8211; desde 1992 foram 15 casos envolvendo jatos Airbus e outros 33 com os regionais CRJ100/200 da Bombardier. Mesmo após o envio pelo FAA das AD ( Diretivas de Aeronavegabilidade ) e boletins de serviço aos operadores dos dois modelos o órgão constatou &#8220;que as separações das carenagens continua a ocorrer&#8221;.</p>
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<p><strong>Bombardier concorda: dias melhores estão aí</strong> </p>
<p>Fabricantes de jatos executivos estão começando a enxergar &#8220;uma luz no fundo do túnel&#8221; e esperam que a China seja a mola propulsora na recuperação da venda de aeronaves executivas na Ásia. Não obstante a recessão econômica, o vice-presidente de vendas da Bombardier baseado em Hong Kong, afirma que, provavelmente, o potencial de vendas de jatos executivos &#8220;nunca esteve melhor&#8221; e que China, Hong Kong, Macau e Taiwan podem provocar mais um salto no crescimento econômico da região.</p>
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<p><strong>Gulfstream mostra confiança</strong> </p>
<p>A Gulfstream acredita que o mercado da aviação executiva pode estar em recuperação, a julgar pelo interesse em sua linha de jatos. Após o mês de maio considerado um dos mais difíceis na história do fabricante &#8211; as condições do mercado parecem ter estabilizado. Para Roger Sperry &#8211; VP de Vendas Internacionais da General Dynamics, &#8220;o mercado dos jatos de cabine larga se mostra mais ´saudável´ do que para os de cabine média e o inventário dos jatos usados está sendo nivelado &#8211; também já vemos sinais de um aumento no número de horas voadas pelos executivos&#8221;.</p>
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<p><strong>FBW e joysticks nos novos Legacys</strong> </p>
<p>Um sistema fly-by-wire ( FBW ) avançado para os novos jatos executivos &#8216;Legacy&#8217;500 e ´Legacy´450 foi anunciado pela Embraer, incluindo um comando &#8217;sidestick&#8217; , semelhante ao utilizado nos jatos Airbus e Dassault Falcon 7X. O novo sistema vai incorporar um FBW digital de três eixos de autoridade total para uma proteção intensificada do envelope ( perfil operacional ) de vôo. O computador FNW também assistirá os pilotos nas manobras evitando situações de risco como colisões. Também da mesma forma que o Falcon 7X, o sistema vai manter a razão de rolamento e arfagem mesmo quando os pilotos largarem o stick de controle, eliminando a necessidade de um ajuste no compensador ( &#8216;trim&#8217;).</p>
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<p><strong>Fila de dois anos para o Premier II</strong> </p>
<p>A Hawker Beechcraft vai adiar em mais de dois anos as primeiras entregas do &#8216;Premier II&#8217;. O jato executivo que está sendo desenvolvido é um derivado de maior alcance e altitude de vôo do modelo Premier IA (foto). As primeiras entregas passaram para o final de 2012 ou inicio de 2013. A nova aeronave será equipada com winglets para aumentar sua eficiência e desempenho aeronáutico.</p>
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<p><strong>&#8220;Alô, posso pousar?&#8221;</strong> </p>
<p>No ano passado um piloto do Reino Unido utilizou uma mensagem em texto de seu celular para obter permissão para o pouso. Há cerca de um mês todo o Centro de Controle de Oakland, Califórnia foi forçado a utilizar celulares para se comunicar com outras unidades do Controle do Tráfego Aéreo e com os pilotos. As comunicações sofreram um corte total durante 15 minutos, quando o efetivo lançou mão de seus telefones pessoais para entrar em contato com controladores de saída e aproximação de outros Centros. O FAA veio a público para reafirmar que nenhuma aeronave correu qualquer risco durante o breve ´apagão&#8217; e que o uso da telefonia celular faz parte dos planos de contingência dos controladores.</p>
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<p><strong>Vale tudo, ao menos na opinião da NBAA</strong> </p>
<p>A NBAA &#8211; National Business Aircraft Association, conforme artigo publicado na respeitada revista &#8220;Aviation Week&#8221;, reconhece a significativa mudança na utilização de aviões executivos, cuja tendência aponta para modelos monomotores com um só piloto. Segundo Ed Bolen, presidente da NBAA&#8221;As companhias estão utilizando todos os modelos de aeronaves para a condução de seus negócios do Cirrus SR22 ao turboélice Pilatus e as famílias de jatos leves&#8221;. Bolen afirma que executivos de corporações e profissionais que operam aeronaves próprias são um elemento-chave na aviação executiva. Entre eles, o monomotor Cirrus é um excelente exemplo. &#8220;Para donos de empresas, viagens regionais em um Cirrus pode ser considerado um estilo de fazer negócios e um ativo insubstituível que faz a diferença no resultado dos mesmos.&#8221;</p>
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<p><strong>Grupo LAN com vento de cauda</strong> </p>
<p>Embora sentindo os efeitos da crise, a LAN Airlines espera obter lucros ainda esta ano graças à sua força nos mercados domésticos do Chile, Argentina, Peru e Equador e uma &#8216;robusta caixa&#8217;. A receita da carga aérea que compreende 34% do movimento total da LAN, caiu 43,4% no primeiro trimestre para uma queda de 12,7% no volume oferecido com relação ao ano anterior acompanhado por uma queda de 19,9% no tráfego comparado aos valores de 2008. A LAN vê sinais claros de recuperação neste setor e pretende lançar mão de novas idéias para compensar a queda de demanda na carga aérea. Entre elas a recém-lançada LAN Cargo Colômbia que opera a partir da sua base cargueira principal em Miami para Medellín e Bogotá &#8211; uma estratégia regional. A LAN também tem uma subsidiária de carga no Brasil que opera vôos de São Paulo a Manaus e assim não precisou desativar nenhum de seus cargueiros. Carga é uma atividade-chave para a LAN. A carga transportada nos porões dos jatos de passageiros permite atingir o &#8220;breakeven&#8221; nestes vôos mesmo com um fator de ocupação de apenas 65%. &#8211; sem esta carga ele seria de 79%. No primeiro trimestre a LAN recebeu dois Boeing 777-200 cargueiros e espera para 2011 a entrega da terceira aeronave do tipo.</p>
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<p><strong>JAL vai interromper voos para o Brasil</strong> </p>
<p>A Japan Airlines vai cortar linhas e demitir 6.800 de seus 47 mil funcionários. A notícia foi anunciada hoje no Japão e dá conta do cancelamento de voos para sete cidades da malha doméstica, entre as quais Shizuoka e Fukuoka. Na malha internacional, voos de Tokyo Narita para Roma, Cidade do México e São Paulo serão completamente eliminados.</p>
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<link>http://lizmoscrop.com/2009/09/05/bizav-sessions-highlight-of-asian-aerospace-2009/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 17:14:30 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>lizmoscrop</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve spent the last couple of months working with the ASA Group and the Asian Business Aviatio]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>I&#8217;ve spent the last couple of months working with the <a title="ASA" href="http://www.asag.aero" target="_blank">ASA Group</a> and the <a href="http://www.asbaa.org/" target="_blank">Asian Business Aviation Association</a> helping to put the speaker sessions together for the show. Am really looking forward to hearing what industry experts in the region have to say about the potential new developments here.</p>
<p>The two half-day afternoon conference sessions on the 8th and 9th of September will complement a strong showing of business aviation players: Bombardier, Gulfstream, Airbus, Jet Aviation, Piaggio, VistaJet, Jet Aviation, Embraer and Dassault who are all displaying aircraft in the static park.</p>
<p>Day One -  will provide an overview of the challenges and opportunities of operating business aviation in the region. The sessions will tackle regulatory, legal and insurance considerations.  Key figures will address crucial issues on airspace and other requirements. AsBAA Vice Chairman Jason Liao of Bombardier will moderate.  Eric Cheng   Chief of Flight Standards, Hong Kong CAD, will explain how to obtain an Air Operator’s Certificate in HK. Mr Herry Bakti, Indonesia&#8217;s DG will discuss his country&#8217;s rules and Francois Chazelle of Airbus will talk about regional penetration of large jets.</p>
<p>Paul Ng, Global Head of Aviation Stephenson Harwood will be among the  panelists giving an overview of legal requirements in the region, while Peter Coles and Peter Buckley, partner Barlow, Lyde and Gilbert will map out the insurance issues relevant to operators in today’s economic climate. Jay Mesinger, CEO Corporate Jet Sales will wrap up the sessions with a look at the asset value of aircraft in the region.</p>
<p>The USA’s Senior VP International Affairs of the General Aviation Manufacturers&#8217; Association (GAMA) Ed Smith will deliver the keynote address on day two, which will cover the evolution of maintenance and repair (MRO) for business aircraft, addressed by Chris Buccholz, CEO of Hong Kong&#8217;s MetroJet.  The current financial climate and how it is impacting aircraft sales (new and pre-owned) will be addressed by a panel of speakers, including Fernando Grau, Director Airline Market  Analyst, Embraer, Jolie Howard of TAG Asia and Andrew Hoy, Executive Director, Group Sales, ExecuJet. Jason Liao will deliver the Bombardier&#8217;s latest market forecast for the region.</p>
<p>What local operators are doing to weather the storm is the next panel discussion with participants Joe Wilson MD of Hong Kong’s ASA Group who will speak about VIP airport development and security and Daniel Blizzard of GE will talk about obtaining finance for new aircraft &#8211; an important subject today.</p>
<p>Asian Aerospace in Hong Kong is taking place at a time when the rapid economic development of Asia is constant.  China is featuring strongly as an engine of growth.  Although a relatively new entity in Asia, and in spite of the world economic turndown, 2008 was a record year for the business aviation market, particularly in Mainland China. China is already the world’s second-largest overall aviation market having experienced substantial growth over the past ten years.</p>
<p>Am so looking forward to the show&#8230;will post more plus videos as it evolves.</p>
<p><a class="aligncenter" title="Asian Aerospace" href="http://www.asianaerospace.com/en/About_Event/event_calendar.html" target="_blank">www.asianaerospace.com</a></p>
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<link>http://lizmoscrop.com/2009/09/03/large-bizjets-will-fare-well-not-so-midsize/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:05:49 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>lizmoscrop</dc:creator>
<guid>http://lizmoscrop.com/2009/09/03/large-bizjets-will-fare-well-not-so-midsize/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Looks like green shoots are finally appearing for the new production business jet sector. AIN report]]></description>
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<p>AIN reports that Bombardier and Gulfstream are both more bullish about outlook for new-production large-cabin business jets over the next two years. Gulfstream&#8217;s parent General Dynamics chief Jay Johnson said yesterday (September 3 2009) at the Morgan Stanley global industrial conference  that midsize jets will be “challenged due to high pre-owned inventory levels of midsize jets.”</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Bombardier president Guy Hachey told investors that cancellations are down. Both inferred that the business jet industry is “stabilizing” and that sales of new large-cabin jets are steadily rising.  Johnson also noted that business aircraft service activity is on the up.</p>
<p>Gulfstream has a  $2 billion backlog, primarily comprising large-cabin jet orders.  Globals have a  29 month backlog, with Challengers standing at 17 months.</p>
<p>Announcements like these can only be good news for an industry hit hard by the global recession. Next month&#8217;s NBAA convention in Orlando could well prove to be a more cautiously optimistic affair than this spring&#8217;s EBACE.</p>
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<link>http://dprogram.net/2009/08/22/cia-accused-of-third-torture-prison-in-europe/</link>
<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:46:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>sakerfa</dc:creator>
<guid>http://dprogram.net/2009/08/22/cia-accused-of-third-torture-prison-in-europe/</guid>
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<link>http://twidgetoneav.wordpress.com/2009/08/11/thanks-to-steve-brown/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:22:49 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>twidgetoneav</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[I have not posted I got tired of it! What will it gain!  Is it going to stop the machine in DC? Nope]]></description>
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<p>I have not posted I got tired of it! What will it gain!  Is it going to stop the machine in DC? Nope!</p>
<p>We have people in DC that forgot why they are their! I did hear today the 550 Billion dollars for new Aircraft has been reduced or canceled. And then here comes heath care.</p>
<p>It is about time that we as a the people of the United States hold DC accountable.</p>
<p>and then I saw this video today and this guy is a great speaker! ENJOY!</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Opposition Emerges to House's Jet Spree]]></title>
<link>http://blog.mycountrymatters.com/2009/08/10/opposition-emerges-to-houses-jet-spree/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:30:45 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Loki Whitewood</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[This story is sure to make you sick to your stomach and lose what little faith you may have left in ]]></description>
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<p><strong>The Wall Street Journal</strong></p>
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<p>August 10. 2009</p>
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<h1> By <a href="http://mycountrymatters.wordpress.com/search/search_center.html?KEYWORDS=BRODY+MULLINS&#38;ARTICLESEARCHQUERY_PARSER=bylineAND">BRODY MULLINS</a> and <a href="http://mycountrymatters.wordpress.com/search/search_center.html?KEYWORDS=T.W.+FARNAM&#38;ARTICLESEARCHQUERY_PARSER=bylineAND">T.W. FARNAM</a></h1>
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<p>WASHINGTON &#8212; <strong>Bipartisan opposition is emerging in the Senate to a plan by House lawmakers to spend $550 million for additional passenger jets for senior government officials.</strong></p>
<p>The resistance to buying eight Gulfstream and Boeing planes comes as members of both chambers of Congress embark on the busiest month of the year for official overseas travel. The plan to upgrade the fleet of government jets, which was included in a broader defense-funding bill, has also sparked criticism from the Pentagon, which has said it doesn&#8217;t need half of the new jets.</p>
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<p><cite>Associated Press</cite>House Minority Leader John Boehner opposes the jet purchase.</div>
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<p>&#8220;The whole thing kind of makes me sick to my stomach,&#8221; said Sen. Claire McCaskill (D., Mo.) in an interview Sunday. &#8220;It is evidence that some of the cynicism about Washington is well placed &#8212; that people get out of touch and they spend money like it&#8217;s Monopoly money.&#8221;</p>
<p>Several other senators said they share the concerns and will work to oppose the funding for the jets when the legislation is taken up by the Senate in September, including Sens. John McCain (R., Ariz.,) Jack Reed (D., R.I.), Richard Burr (R., N.C.), Christopher Bond (R., Mo.) and John Thune (R., S.D.).</p>
<p>The funding for new planes is &#8220;a classic example of Congress being out of touch with the realities of deficit spending,&#8221; said Mr. Thune.</p>
<p>The Obama administration had sought $220 million to buy four passenger jets, including two that are currently being leased by the Air Force, to replace a fleet of older planes. Before leaving town for the August break, House lawmakers doubled the aircraft order to eight, at a total cost of $550 million.</p>
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<p>Mrs. McCaskill said she was lobbying members of the Senate Appropriations Committee to oppose funding for the planes. She said she has spoken to several senators on the panel who oppose the funding, including Mr. Bond. A spokesman for Mr. Bond confirmed that he &#8220;opposed the funds for the jets.&#8221;</p>
<p>Several House Republicans Sunday said they are against the purchase, including Republican leader John Boehner of Ohio. Tennessee Republican Rep. Marsha Blackburn, a senior member of a group of House conservatives, also voiced opposition to the House plan.</p>
<p>Lawmakers who support funding for the planes say the move would save the government money down the road because the new planes are less expensive to operate than the older planes, some of which are now grounded.</p>
<p>&#8220;The key here is not whether or not planes will be bought, it&#8217;s when planes will be bought,&#8221; said Ellis Brachman, a spokesman for the House Appropriations Committee, the panel that approved the spending. He has said the planes are predominately used by the military, with roughly 15% of the Air Force&#8217;s passenger flights dedicated to congressional travel.</p>
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<p>The tension over the jets is erupting just as lawmakers embark on the high season for government travel. Traditionally, August is the busiest travel period of the year, since Congress usually recesses for a month. Since 1995, House lawmakers have disclosed a total of $6.2 million in travel expenses for all the months of August, according to a Wall Street Journal computer-assisted analysis of 60,000 travel records.</p>
<p>While some legislators take issue with the pricey new aircraft that would ferry officials around, they still see merit in the trips themselves. Politicians from both sides of the aisle have publicly defended their far-flung forays, which they say strengthens relations with foreign leaders, gives them a first-hand look at how U.S. funds are being spent overseas and allows them to speak directly with battlefield commanders and troops.</p>
<p>The day after the House began its summer holiday, Mr. Boehner, the House Republican leader, and five other lawmakers departed for a two-week trip around the globe. They were Reps. David Camp of Michigan, the senior Republican on the Ways and Means Committee; Dan Boren (D., Okla.); Jo Bonner (R., Ala.); Tom Latham (R., Iowa); and Greg Walden (R., Ore.), according to a travel document reviewed by the Journal and an aide to one member.</p>
<p>The goal of the trip, which will include stops in Germany, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and China, was to discuss issues surrounding the global economic crisis and national security with government and private-sector officials in those countries. At least some of the lawmakers took their spouses, which they are allowed to do under House rules for &#8220;protocol&#8221; purposes.</p>
<p>After visiting Asia, the delegation is scheduled to fly to Vancouver before returning to Washington in mid-August, according to the travel document and the aide.</p>
<p>This month, Mr. McCain is scheduled to leave with a group of senators for a weeklong trip to Libya, Kuwait, Iraq, Yemen, Afghanistan and Iceland. A spokeswoman for Sen. McCain didn&#8217;t respond to calls or emails for comment about the trip.</p>
<p>Sen. Patrick Leahy (D., Vt.), Sen. Judd Gregg (R., N.H.) and other senators and their spouses are planning to travel to the U.K. for the week before the Senate reconvenes after Labor Day. The purpose of the trip, according to a spokeswoman for Sen. Gregg, is an annual meeting with members of the British Parliament.</p>
<p><strong>Write to </strong>Brody Mullins at <a href="mailto:brody.mullins@wsj.com">brody.mullins@wsj.com</a> and T.W. Farnam at <a href="mailto:timothy.farnam@wsj.com">timothy.farnam@wsj.com</a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Leaving on a jetplane]]></title>
<link>http://jonathanwebb.wordpress.com/2009/08/07/leaving-on-a-jetplane/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:33:38 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jcwebb</dc:creator>
<guid>http://jonathanwebb.wordpress.com/2009/08/07/leaving-on-a-jetplane/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Congress, the standard bearer for wise and intelligent budget decisions, have decided to add 8 new G]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>Congress, the standard bearer for wise and intelligent budget decisions, have decided to add 8 new Gulfstream jets to their fleet.  The price is somewhere in the neighborhood of $500 million.  Yea that&#8217;s right.  The people who yelled at auto executives for daring to fly to D.C. on one have bought 8.  The people who told them they should not be flying on those jets when they were broke and taking taxpayer money.  How dare they fly to D.C. at all.  In fact, they were so scared of the public reaction they drove for their next meeting.</p>
<p>Do I believe Congress should have to fly on commercial for major functions?  Not really.  I also could care less if they did.  My concern and outrage is this.  They are nothing but a bunch of hypocrites.  Plain and simple.  Both parties.  This is not a partisan vote from my understanding.  They both should be held accountable for this reckless use of OUR money at a time like this.  The Department of Defense has said they didn&#8217;t request the jets.  So, this is Congress being Congress.  They are completely out of touch with us and it is time they heard about it.</p>
<p>It has gotten to the point where I almost laugh.  Almost.  When Citi wanted to purchase a $50 million jet the media went nuts.  How dare a major company that took bailout money spend it on something as unneeded as a jet!  Well, how dare a group of people who are BROKE and take taxpayer money ALL THE TIME , spend it on something as unneeded as 8 jets!  When will it stop?  Once again, this is bipartisan.  I hold both parties and all members who voted for this accountable.  Add on all the other stuff going on and you have a Congress who seems to be clueless.  They are not royalty.  They are there because of us to serve on our behalf.  We don&#8217;t owe them anything.  If we did owe them something, its to send them all home in November of 2010 and start over.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[New G5 Corporate Jets for Government]]></title>
<link>http://backseatdriverblog.wordpress.com/2009/08/06/new-g5-corporate-jets-for-government/</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:34:25 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>backseatdriverblog</dc:creator>
<guid>http://backseatdriverblog.wordpress.com/2009/08/06/new-g5-corporate-jets-for-government/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I just read that the government has just ordered 3 new Gulfstream 550 jets. The $200 million is incl]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p>I just read that the government has just ordered 3 new Gulfstream 550 jets. The $200 million is included in the 2010 Defense Appropriations bill that passed overwhelmingly in the House July 30 by a vote of 400 to 30.</p>
<p>The jets are military versions of the Gulfstream G550, a passenger jet with a cruising speed of more than 600 miles per hour that is capable of flying non-stop from Washington to Beijing without refueling.</p>
<p>Just so non private jet flyers know, the G5&#8217;s are the elite of all corporate jets. They are considered the best of the best and are the &#8220;biggest swinging dicks&#8221; around. You roll up in a G5 an people immediately turn their heads&#8230;you must be a &#8220;player.&#8221;</p>
<p>So what is interesting to me is not that congressman and VIP&#8217;s (heads of state) will be flying in them, as I have no problem these people flying in safe and best in class planes&#8230;..you may or may not agree on this and I am easy either way, but for these same members of congress to shamelessly attack corporate America a few months ago about them flying in private jets is just hiprocracy and outrageous. I recall congress hitting hard the car industry executives for flying private planes to Washington DC and for bank executives using private planes for business travel. Though a little extreme giving the circumstances of these companies, but keep in mind they already own or have made lease payments on these planes. It&#8217;s not like they were buying new fleets of planes&#8230;.and especially G5&#8217;s!</p>
<p>I view the government is a very similar situation as the car industry months ago, they are on the bring of bankruptcy with trillions in debt and printing new money everyday, but they still find it necessary to buy 3 G5&#8217;s for $200 million. Doesn&#8217;t add up to me&#8230;.but hey, I am only a backseatdriver!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sodahead.com/news/11429/brand-new-government-corporate-jets-for-only-200-million/">http://www.sodahead.com/news/11429/brand-new-government-corporate-jets-for-only-200-million/</a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[Listening and Watching]]></title>
<link>http://practicalpolitik.wordpress.com/2009/08/05/listening-and-watching/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:41:50 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Jared</dc:creator>
<guid>http://practicalpolitik.wordpress.com/2009/08/05/listening-and-watching/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Lydia, this one is for you. When it comes to politics two things matter:  what you say and what you ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Veja o novo Gulfstream G650]]></title>
<link>http://flightlife.wordpress.com/2009/07/22/veja-o-novo-gulfstream-g650/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:41:01 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Junior</dc:creator>
<guid>http://flightlife.wordpress.com/2009/07/22/veja-o-novo-gulfstream-g650/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[O G650, nova aeronave executiva da família Gulfstream promete não só levar luxo aos ares, como també]]></description>
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<link>http://866flyexec.wordpress.com/2009/07/15/private-jet-charter-one-ways/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:20:38 +0000</pubDate>
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			<font face="trebuchet ms,geneva" size="2">July 23</font>
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			<font face="trebuchet ms,geneva" size="2">July 23-25</font>
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			<font face="trebuchet ms,geneva" size="2">July 24</font>
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			<font face="trebuchet ms,geneva" size="2">Lear 35&#160;</font>
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			<font face="trebuchet ms,geneva" size="2">July 30</font>
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<title><![CDATA[Discover the UK's best beaches]]></title>
<link>http://travelonward.wordpress.com/2009/07/07/discover-the-uks-best-beaches/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:44:55 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>southtravel</dc:creator>
<guid>http://travelonward.wordpress.com/2009/07/07/discover-the-uks-best-beaches/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Discover the UK&#8217;s best beaches With summer 2009 seeing a record number of Britons seeking thei]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><h1 style="margin-top:10px;">Discover the UK&#8217;s best beaches</h1>
<div style="margin-top:12px;"><img title="Bournemouth © Creative Commons" src="http://www.worldtravelguide.net/a/main/8f350f44-1a25-476a-9457-1c431cc20c8b/D54121A0-3021-11DE-AE9B-BBBAC06E821A/F26D18CE-5C27-11DE-A6BA-D8960CB11BFB.jpg" alt="Bournemouth © Creative Commons" align="right" /></div>
<p>With summer 2009 seeing a record number of Britons seeking their sun, sea and sandy pleasures a lot closer to home, we&#8217;ve picked out the UK&#8217;s best beach spots to suit all seaside needs.</p>
<p>The UK might be a teeny isle hovering on the outskirts of the European landmass, but a substantial plus point of small-island status is that a splashing stretch of coastline is never far away.</p>
<h4><strong>Best for&#8230; surfers</strong></h4>
<p><strong>Croyde, Devon<br />
</strong>Set in a sleepy and scenic pocket of southwest England, Croyde offers some of the most reliable waves in the country. Expansive golden sands, a friendly surfing community and plenty of crashing waters make this Devonshire beach a massive draw to surfers of all ages and abilities. As a result, Croyde has played host to the British Surfing Championships on three occasions. The summer months see the beach and waters get pretty packed, with a host of surf schools taking to the waves, but the cheerful crowds just add to the buzz, and satisfied surfers continue to return to Croyde year after year.<br />
<strong><br />
Also try: Newquay, Cornwall<br />
</strong>While there are grumbles that excessive tourism has worn away Newquay&#8217;s charm, great waves, clear Gulf Stream waters and swathes of dedicated surfers keep this stretch of Cornwall coast a firm contender for the UK&#8217;s surfing top spot.</p>
<h4><strong>Best for&#8230; swimming</strong></h4>
<p><img title="West Wittering © Creative Commons" src="http://www.worldtravelguide.net/a/main/8f350f44-1a25-476a-9457-1c431cc20c8b/D54121A0-3021-11DE-AE9B-BBBAC06E821A/41AF1724-5C29-11DE-B0D4-A9B26C951410.jpg" alt="West Wittering © Creative Commons" align="left" /></p>
<p><strong>West Wittering, Sussex<br />
</strong>For rippling sand and Blue Flag waters, West Wittering really does come up trumps. The calm shallows of low tide are perfect for paddling water babies and relaxed sploshing, while the more undulating waters of high tide are ideal for a refreshing dip. With the Isle of Wight providing a barrier from the Channel in front and the protective backdrop of the South Downs behind, West Wittering enjoys its own balmy microclimate. Being by far the best beach for miles, things can get rather crowded when the sun&#8217;s out, but it&#8217;s always relaxed, and the vast sands are definitely big enough to accommodate everyone.<br />
<strong><br />
Also try: Tyrella, Co Down </strong><br />
Broad, flat sands with lapping water well worthy of their Blue Flag status make Tyrella ideal for the avid swimmer, and a pretty conservation area adds to the beach&#8217;s simple charm. Tyrella has been proud owner of a Blue Flag for over a decade, and lifeguards are on duty in July and August.</p>
<h4><strong>Best for&#8230; scenic views</strong></h4>
<p><strong>Holywell</strong><strong> Bay, Cornwall<br />
</strong>Even with some seriously stiff local competition, Holywell Bay undoubtedly ranks as one of the most beautiful beaches that the UK has to offer. Backed by sandy dunes punctuated with tufts of long grass, and with the looming figures of the Gull Rocks off shore, this striking spot is a picture postcard of idyllic British beach. Holywell&#8217;s clear waters are popular with swimmers, and the extensive beach area is ideal for brisk walks, family ball games and pretty picnics. Plenty of scenic walks can be found along the coastal path, and to the north of the beach lies the Holy Well from which bay gets its name.<br />
<strong><br />
Also try:</strong> <strong>Sandwood Bay, Scotland<br />
</strong>For a refreshing walk along a deserted beach, you won&#8217;t do better than Sandwood Bay. This piece of Scottish coastline is said to be the most remote beach in mainland Britain (it&#8217;s a 7km (4.5 mile) trek across the moors just to reach it) but the peachy sand, ice-silver Atlantic, wild rocks and achingly blue loch make it all worthwhile.</p>
<p><img title="Holywell © Creative Commons" src="http://www.worldtravelguide.net/a/main/8f350f44-1a25-476a-9457-1c431cc20c8b/D54121A0-3021-11DE-AE9B-BBBAC06E821A/941BCD40-5C29-11DE-9491-DF736BBC21DA.jpg" alt="Holywell © Creative Commons" align="right" /></p>
<h4><strong>Best for&#8230; families</strong></h4>
<p><strong>Bournemouth, Dorset<br />
</strong>This bubbling south coast location is a magnet for beach lovers of all ages; lively Bournemouth bursts into action the moment the sun peeps out, and, as well as crystal seas and tons of sand, a family friendly Kidzone scheme means added fun for children and less stress for parents. Bournemouth&#8217;s Blue Flag beach is noted for its cleanliness, and the 11km (7 mile) stretch has received several accolades, including the Quality Coast Award. With all it has going for it, Bournemouth can certainly attract a hefty crowd, but this always ensures a constant supply of family frolics and plenty of action.<br />
<strong><br />
Also try: Weston-super-Mare, Somerset<br />
</strong>Find a clean, sandy beach and a wealth of traditional seaside attractions at Weston, one of the UK&#8217;s most famous seaside towns. Paddle in the clear waters, take a ride on one of Weston-super-Mare&#8217;s famous donkeys, and cool off with a brightly coloured ice cream.</p>
<h4><strong>Best for&#8230; stripping off</strong></h4>
<p><strong>Morfa Dyffryn, Wales<br />
</strong>Situated on the Welsh coast, between Barmouth and Harlech, the golden sands and grassy-green backdrop of Morfa Dyffryn are a beautiful piece of coastline, a regular dolphin-sighting spot, and one of the UK&#8217;s premiere naturist beaches. The naturist section, which is 1km long and found in the northern end of the beach, is popular with singles, couples and families alike; although naturism has been practised here since the 1930s, it wasn&#8217;t until early this decade that a section was specifically set aside for naturists.<br />
<strong><br />
Also try: Studland Bay, Purbeck, Dorset</strong><br />
This soft and sandy National Trust beach boasts clear waters and pretty surrounds. A designated section is reserved for naturists.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Teterboro Airport Closure Updated]]></title>
<link>http://866flyexec.wordpress.com/2009/06/29/teterboro-airport-closure-updated/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:28:39 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jet setter</dc:creator>
<guid>http://866flyexec.wordpress.com/2009/06/29/teterboro-airport-closure-updated/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[As recently reported, Teterboro Airport, will be closed for runway repairs in July. The rehabilitati]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><p><img src="http://866flyexec.wordpress.com/files/2009/06/noflyzone.jpg" alt="NoFLyZone" title="NoFLyZone" width="196" height="116" class="alignright size-full wp-image-384" />As recently reported, Teterboro Airport, will be closed for runway repairs in July. The rehabilitation of Runway 6/24 will cause the complete closure of the airport to all fixed-wing aircraft (I.E. Private Jets!) as per the following schedule taken from the FAA Website:</p>
<p>FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2009 through SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2009:<br />
Runway 1/19 and Runway 6/24 closed from 2300L 7/10/09 (0300Z 7/11/09) to 1100L 7/12/09 (1500Z). AIRPORT CLOSED TO FIXED WING TRAFFIC DURING THIS TIME.</p>
<p>FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2009 through SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2009:<br />
Runway 1/19 and Runway 6/24 closed from 2300L 7/17/09 (0300Z 7/18/09) to 1100L 7/19/09 (1500Z 7/19/09). AIRPORT CLOSED TO FIXED WING TRAFFIC DURING THIS TIME</p>
<p>All aircraft (except helicopters) heading to the NY Metro area must make use of other local airports such as Westchester Airport, Morristown Airport, Essex County Airport, and Ridgefield Park Airport.  Don’t forget, private jets are also welcome to use Newark, LaGuardia, and JFK airports as well.  While Teterboro’s closure will cause some headaches, proper planning and foresight will keep the delays and inconveniences to a minimum.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[#13 - Private Jets]]></title>
<link>http://stuffrichpeoplelove.com/2009/06/12/private-jets/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Chas Underwood III</dc:creator>
<guid>http://stuffrichpeoplelove.com/2009/06/12/private-jets/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[#13 - Private Jets Gulfstream G550 Price: $51,900,000 There comes a point in every rich person’s lif]]></description>
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