September 7, 2011

By The AVweb Editorial Staff

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The event was scheduled for Sept. 22 to 24, with about 20 privately owned helicopters from around the country expected to gather at an airport outside Beijing. However, a helicopter operated by the Beijing Police Department crashed last month into a reservoir near the fly-in site, killing four of the five people on board. AOPA China said the crash drew "attention and safety concerns from the public and the authorities," and the ongoing investigation has raised questions about whether the airspace will continue to be accessible. The first-ever AOPA Summit in China, which is scheduled to take place the same weekend in Beijing, will go on as scheduled. The Agusta-Westland AW139 helicopter was operated by a new police aviation unit that had been formed just a month earlier, according to NBAA, and was returning to home base after search-and-rescue training. The fly-in events were scheduled to include sightseeing aerial tours of the reservoir where the crash occurred. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. How to Start an Airline — What you Need to Know A new aviation workshop is introduced by Aeropodium and Airline Visions on October 5 in Washington, DC. This is a great opportunity to learn about how to build an airline business plan successfully. Themes include: Introduction to the Airline Industry, Generic vs. Airline Business Plan, Common Business Plan Mistakes, Non-Disclosure Agreement, Elements of the Airline Business Plan, Implementation Plan, Management and Support Team, Risk Factors, Capitalization Plan, Certification, Success Strategies. Click here to learn more and register. How's the Market? Depends on Who You Ask back to top  Bizjet Market Gets Mixed Reviews Raleigh, N.C.-based aircraft broker Jetcraft Corporation says those in the market for a business aircraft are looking beyond the current economic uncertainty, and demand for certain types of planes remains steady. In a statement issued last week. the company says the market seems largely unaffected by the "macroeconomic events" of the past few months and the company is "guardedly optimistic" the current strong sales will be maintained. "We believe that confidence in the business jet market is holding because the volume of transactions has remained quite stable," said Jetcraft spokesman Jahid Fazal-Karim. "Business jet purchasers are generally acquiring aircraft based on anticipated lift requirements six to 18 months from today. This trend illustrates continued confidence as globalization of business continues. The need for long range business jets, particularly in emerging markets, is here to stay." Dassault isn't quite so sure of the strength of the market, however. In an interview with Reuters, Dassault CEO Charles Edelstenne said that while the used market is looking a little better, he thinks the current economic issues are hurting business jet sales. "The climate is not very favourable, there is such international economic uncertainty." Sebring Regional Airport Hosts U.S. Sport Aviation Expo! The LSA show is January 19-22, 2012 and features conventional aircraft, kitplanes, powered parachutes, trikes, gyros, amphibians, and innovative designs such as electrically powered aircraft — over 150 aircraft on display. If it exists in the recreational aviation market, it will be at Expo! Over 10,000 aviation enthusiasts attend to see demonstration flights, attend EAA forums, and see what is new in the LSA market. Visit Sport-Aviation-Expo.com for details. Boeing 747-8 Reporting for Work back to top  Boeing's Newest Freighter Ready To Fly click for larger version Boeing will deliver the first 747-8 Freighter to launch customer Cargolux on Sept. 19, the company said on Friday. Cargolux will fly the airplane away from Paine Field in Everett, Wash., that morning and put the airplane into revenue service. The second freighter out of the hangar also will go to Cargolux, with delivery set for Sept. 21. The carrier has a total of 13 of the new airplanes on order. The 747-8 is 250 feet, 2 inches long, which is 18 feet and 4 inches longer than the 747-400 freighter, with the capability to carry an additional 22 tons and adding more than 4,000 cubic feet of volume. Cargolux also took delivery of the first 747-400 freighter, in 1993. "In a sense, history is repeating itself," said Frank Reimen, CEO of Cargolux. "We were pioneering the cargo industry when we put the first 747-400 freighter into revenue service in 1993. This is what we do once again with the 747-8 Freighter, which is ultimately a testimony of our good and long-standing partnership with Boeing." The additional volume adds space for up to four additional main-deck pallets and three additional lower-hold pallets, Boeing said. 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It's already involved with Singapore-based BJETS. Tata had been considering jumping into the airline business in India but backed off. Find Out Why Leading Flight Training Schools Fly Diamond Aircraft! Diamond Aircraft offers the only complete modern fleet of technically-advanced training aircraft, along with model-specific flight training devices and a safety record that is second to none. Call now to Find Out Why Leading Flight Training Schools around the globe fly Diamond Aircraft. Who's Where back to top  Stangarone Joins Embraer Bob Stangarone Robert Stangarone is the new VP of Corporate Communications for Embraer North America. He recently left Cessna as VP of Corporate Communications. Who's Where? You Tell Us Get a promotion or a new job? Your colleagues want to know about it, and AVwebBiz can get the word out. Drop us a line about the staff appointment, with a nice recent photo, and we'll do our best to include it in our new section, "Who's Where." 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It's time to move on, says Paul Bertorelli in his latest post to the AVweb Insider blog. Read more and join the conversation. A Professional Pilot Available from AVweb Bookstore. Guides to help you along the way to becoming a professional pilot. These and others will outline your choices, let you know what to expect (and what will be expected of you), and offer critical guidance to help you succeed along the path you choose, each step of the way. Call (800) 780‑4115 or click here for more information. AVweb Media: Look, Listen, Laugh and Learn back to top  Video: Kent Pietsch at Abbotsford Air Show Original, Exclusive Videos from AVweb | Reader-Submitted & Viral Videos Most of us who go to air shows have seen Kent Pietsch's Interstate Cadet routine. Here's an up-close look at what makes it one of the most impressive flying displays on the circuit. Don't see a video screen? Try disabling ad blockers and refreshing this page. 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