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New FAA rule prohibits takeoffs with 'polished frost'

Professional Pilot News | November 30th 2009 by B N Sullivan

by B.N. SullivanThe U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule that prohibits takeoffs with “polished frost” — frost buffed to make it smooth — on the wings, stabilizers and control surfaces of several classes of aircraf read more

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Gulfstream's new G650 business jet completes maiden flight

Professional Pilot News | November 25th 2009 by B N Sullivan

by B.N. SullivanIt was an exciting day in Savannah: The new Gulfstream G650 completed its first flight. The the ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G650, the newest and fastest business jet produced by Gulfstream Aerospace, took off from read more

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NetJets to lay off 495 pilots in the U.S.

Professional Pilot News | November 5th 2009 by B N Sullivan

by B.N. SullivanFractional jet operator NetJets, Inc. has announced plans to cut 495 pilot jobs in the U.S. The layoffs will become effective on January 15, 2010. Earlier this year NetJets had offered pilots early retirements and voluntary unpaid lea read more

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Cessna's Citation Sovereign qualifies for operations between Los…

Professional Pilot News | October 31st 2009 by B N Sullivan

by B. N. SullivanThe Cessna Aircraft Company recently announced that Citation Sovereign Part 135 operators will now be able to conduct certain over-water flights, specifically Los Angeles to Hawaii, without requiring FAA Extended Operations (ETOPS) a read more

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NTSB says 2007 Citation crash into Lake Michigan caused by pilots…

Professional Pilot News | October 14th 2009 by B N Sullivan

by B. N. SullivanOn the afternoon of June 4, 2007, a Cessna Citation 500 aircraft crashed into Lake Michigan shortly after departure from Milwaukee. The flight was part of a medical mission to transport a human organ for a transplant patient. On bo read more

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Video: Gulfstream G650 Roll-out at Savannah

Professional Pilot News | October 4th 2009 by B N Sullivan

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation's new Gulfstream G650 ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long-range business jet rolled out of the hangar under its own power on September 29, 2009 at Gulfstream's Savannah, Ga., headquarters. If the video does not play or disp read more

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Hello G650, Gulfstream's new flagship business jet

Professional Pilot News | September 30th 2009 by B N Sullivan

by B.N. SullivanOn September 29, 2009, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation ceremoniously rolled out its new flagship aircraft, the G650. Nearly 7,000 invited guests were present at the Gulfstream Aerospace plant in Savannah as the new ultra-large-cabin read more

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Flight Options pilots strike authorization vote is underway

Professional Pilot News | September 23rd 2009 by B N Sullivan

Strike authorization ballots have been sent to the pilots at fractional jet operator Flight Options LLC. Ballots will be counted at the offices of the pilots' union, Teamsters Local 1108, on Oct. 19, 2009.“The International Brotherhood of Teamster read more

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Knowledge and Experience

hr: Jets | August 20th 2009 by HP Jeschke

At Fairway Aviation Group, we monitor business aircraft markets on a daily basis. We thoroughly understand the markets from turboprops to wide-body business jets. We are dedicated to putting our knowledge and experience to work on your behalf and h read more

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Pay Rates for Flight Attendants

Finding a Job Soon | August 14th 2009 by Joan Yankowitz

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A Lifetime Love of Flight

hr: Jets | August 12th 2009 by HP Jeschke

Throughout my entire life, I have been exposed to or involved with corporate aviation. Like my father and grandfather, I am a pilot. I earned my private pilot’s license while attending Marquette University. Upon graduation, I attended Flight Safety read more

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Fairway Aviation Inventory

hr: Jets | August 11th 2009 by HP Jeschke

1989 Challenger 601-3A/ER, sn 5046, N426PE, Make Offer • Available for immediate sale, trade or lease • Wide-cabin room • Part 135 Ready • Fresh 60 & 120 Month Inspections c/w 2/2009 • Accommodates 10 passengers + 2 crew • Upgraded fo read more

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Aviation Resources – GlobalAir

hr: Jets | August 7th 2009 by HP Jeschke

When researching aviation online – trying to buy or sell an aircraft –  there are so many resources available, one might easily get overwhelmed. Flyhighjets.com is pleased to offer this brand new series of posts to help those interested read more