Content Archive: October 2006
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
NBAA's Blouin Resigns-For Sure This Time
NBAA senior v-p of operations Bob Blouin resigned for certain at the end of last month.
Awards & Honors: July 2005
The Tennessee Museum of Aviation and Aviation Hall of Fame selected its honorees for this year; the formal induction ceremony will take place in Nov
