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Favorite Private Jet – Hawker 800XP – A Brief History

Private Jet – Hawker 800XP – Popular Executive Jet Choice The Hawker 800XP is one of the more recent additions to a long line of private aircraft choices. Originally designed and developed by British Aerospace (BAE) as the BAE 125-700, it was the first corporate jet to be built with an EFIS cockpit. When Raytheon purchased […]

‘Hoover’ Jet Aircraft Made First Flight in 1972

Today in Aviation History: January 21st was a popular date for “first flights”. Six are listed here: Lockheed S-3 Viking – 1972 Boeing 747 – 1970 – 1st commercial flight from New York to London (for Pan American) English Electric Canberra – 1951 – 1st non-stop un-refuelled transatlantic crossing by a jet Tupolev Tu-75 – […]

Congratulations On 30 Years Of Aircraft And Jet Maintenance Service!

DPA would like to congratulate Rich Stark and Joe Tennant for their 30 years of service! Rich Stark started working for Tony Aiello’s FBO in October of 1983 and Joe Tennant joined shortly thereafter. It is uncommon in today’s business environment to see key people stay for this period of time. In recognition of their […]

What is Part 135 Charter – “Private Jet Charter”

What is Part 135 Charter? Part 135 certificate is required if an operator provides air transportation to persons or property for compensation or hire. The Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) require the certificate be issued. As a certificate holding entity, Dupage Aerospace complies with a list of FAA requirements including areas of flight operations, maintenance and […]