Content Archive: November 2006

Charter & Fractional

More Operational Control Workshops Scheduled

Starting with a session next Tuesday in Van Nuys, Calif., the FAA has scheduled seven more briefings on its proposed guidance policy on air carrier operati
Regulations and Government

Little Time Left To Comment on Tax Proposals

There is still a short time remaining to alert Congress about what NBAA calls “harmful” tax proposals in pending federal legislation.
Airports

Pumping In Support for Fuel Simplification Bill

To lift what NBAA and the National Air Transportation Association call “confusing” and “burdensome” requirements from FBOs and fuel companies, Sen.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Will Not Go It Alone on an SSBJ

Gulfstream Aerospace president Bryan Moss has dismissed the company’s long-discussed “Quiet Supersonic Jet” (QSJ).
Accidents

Crew Blamed for Montrose Challenger 600 Crash

The NTSB Tuesday issued its determination regarding the stall and fatal crash of a Challenger 600 during takeoff from Montrose, Colo., on Nov, 28, 2004.

European Bizav Traffic To Grow 50 Percent

A report issued last week by Eurocontrol projects that over the next 10 years Europe’s fleet of turbine business aircraft will grow by about 4 percent annu
Regulations and Government

Blakey Reveals More Clues into Possible User Fees

The FAA’s funding stream being tied to the price of an airline ticket is not sufficient or reliable enough to fund the agency and “a new funding mechanism”
Regulations and Government

Obtaining Data from the FAA Is Getting Easier

Over the last several months, the FAA has redesigned its Web site so that it’s easier to use, better or

Forecast Sees Nearly 10,400 Jets Built by 2015

Some 10,383 business jets will be built over the next 10 years, including 2,310 very light jets, 100 business jetliners and 196 business jet versions of re
Safety

Recommendations Repeated for Deicing Measures

As a result of its investigation into the Montrose accident, the NTSB recommended that the FAA “develop visual and tactile training aids” that show small a