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February 12, 2009

Pratt & Whitney Canada Latest To Announce Layoffs

Falling Bizjet Demand Translates To Job Losses For 1,000

Jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney Canada will lay off up to 1,000 workers, about 10 percent of its total workforce, due to the dropoff in orders for business jets, and the resulting fall in demand for its turbofans.

ANN Special Feature: David Kruger, APA - 02.12.09

David Kruger, CEO of the Aircraft Partnership Association, explains his answer to reducing the cost of flying for general aviation pilots.

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Hawker Beechcraft Pitches King Airs To Newly-Frugal Execs

Tongue-In-Cheek Campaign Touts Efficiency Over Jets

After being pummeled for the past four months on the sales balance sheet, and in the court of public opinion, manufacturers of business aircraft are going on the offensive against accusations their products represent corporate largesse.

Stresses "Critical Role" GA Plays In Economy

Testifying before Congressional lawmakers Wednesday, National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen challenged those who have recently questioned the value of business aviation, or mischaracterized the use of business aircraft.

"Power Of Plus" Combines Human Factors, Data Analysis Tools

Baldwin Aviation, developers of the SMSplus web-based safety management and monitoring program for fixed wing and helicopter flight organizations, recently teamed with CAP Aviation Consulting Group (CAPACG to offer the "Power of Plus," a complete Safety Management and Flight Data Monitoring package.