Content Archive: October 2006

Aircraft

Will VLJs expand role of flight department?

According to the National Business Travel Association, U.S.

2005 Newsmakers

It’s that time of year when AIN’s editors reflect on the people and events that captured our attention in the past year and inspired the th
Charter & Fractional

European agency studies fractional-ownership rules

Ever since the FAA issued its final rule on “Regulation of Fractional Aircraft Ownership Programs and On-demand Operations” known as Part 91, Subpart K [wh
Safety

Safety Board considers cockpit image recorder recommendation

In part because of two-high profile fatal crashes–one involving eight federal government employees and the other a U.S.
Engines

New Engine Technology

Engine manufacturers are ready to benefit from the hot market for new business aircraft and helicopters in the coming decades.

NBAA chooses Bolen as association president

After searching for several months to find a new leader for NBAA, the association’s board of directors reached into the ranks of the general aviation indus
Aircraft

Embraer and Ratheon keeping an eye on the light jet market

Two more established OEMs–Embraer and Raytheon Aircraft–confirmed they are looking at introducing aircraft into the light or very light jet market.
Aircraft

Gulfstream 450 receives FAA type certification

Gulfstream Aerospace on August 12 received FAA type certification for its new long-range G450.
Charter & Fractional

NBAA, NATA to clarify Part 91/135 'piggybacking'

NBAA and NATA are collaborating on a series of white papers to clarify use of Part 91 aircraft by Part 135 aircraft charter management companies.
Airports

Slot Program to be reinstated at O'Hare

Scheduled to start November 1, GA IFR slot reservation requirements will be reinstated for at least six months at O’Hare International Airport as part of t