The Press Office at London City Airport had a tough time in early April batting off a media assault that grew to epidemic proportions. It was caused by a report from the New Economics Foundation suggesting that London City Airport should be closed and re-developed for housing. NEF’s challenge: Does it make sense to locate an airport in such precious inner-city space? What if we reclaimed this historic site and built a new neighborhood, incorporating the best thinking about sustainable urban design?
Munich Executive Airport is open for business and all it takes is a phone call to fly there, says Johannes Graf von Shaesberg, chairman and CEO of Rheinland Air Service. The company operates the FBO and offers complete airport passenger and crew services. “The perception is that Oberpfenhoffen/Munich Executive is still restricted to based aircraft and limited to flights booked to visit businesses here,” von Shaesberg says. “This is no longer the case.”
Raisbeck Engineering’s Swept Blade Propellers for the Beechcraft King Air C90 series have been certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency. “Our new Swept Blade Propellers were designed to the current standards of the FAA. This allowed for a quick and very smooth process when requesting the Supplemental Type Certificate from EASA,” said Bill Lally, VP, customer support.
Gulfstream slapped down a new gauntlet on Monday with the introduction of the 7,500-nm range G650ER, claimed by the firm to be the world’s longest-range business jet. Just as impressively, Savannah’s new über-jet will be able to fly 6,400 nm at Mach 0.90.
Piaggio Transitions Leadership Under Mubadala Ownership Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala has taken over the stake in Piaggio Aero held by Tata Limited, giving it a more than 98% holding of the Italian airframer and engine maker. Piaggio confirmed that the Italian government has approved Mubadala’s buyout of Tata’s shares. Piero Ferrari retains a 1.95% holding in the company but is stepping down as chairman. CEO Alberto Galassi is moving into the role.
