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November 03, 2011

'Falcon Dispatch Plus' Launched By Dassault

Program Is Aimed At Reducing Costs, Increasing Aircraft Dispatch Availability

As part of its ongoing effort to reduce operational costs for Falcon customers and further improve aircraft dispatch availability, Dassault Falcon has launched Falcon Dispatch Plus ... a new program available for all models of Falcon 2000 and Falcon 900 aircraft.

Company Says Anyone With A Computer Can Use Them

JetOptions, a Texas-based private jet charter company, has hit on a very unique model for allowing anyone with a computer to schedule his own private jet anywhere in the world.

One Of The Few Companies Making Real News In BizAv Updates ANN On The Latest

After some two years of doldrums and disappointment, its nice to update a story with real promise. At the 2011 NBAA Convention we sat down (literally) with Alan Klapmeier to find out the latest goings-on in the arduous process of bringing an innovative new turboprop to the market. The last big update on the Kestrel project involved their selection of the powerplant... The Kestrel team tells ANN that they went "through a vigorous process to determine which engine would be best suited to power the current product in development. The Kestrel mission is to combine high cruise speed and long range,

Tax Abatement Request With Fort Worth City Council Totals $13.5 Million

The Fort Worth City Council has on its plate a tax abatement request from Bell Helicopter worth about $13.5 million over 20 years. The company is considering plans to consolidate operations in the city, and would be required to make a long-term commitment in terms of employment.