Content Archive: April 2007
Regulations and Government
Light Bizav Aircraft Mostly Unaffected by Noise Rule
A final rule published last Friday harmonizes FAR Part 36 light, propeller-driven airplane noise certification standards with international standards and p
Charter & Fractional
Eclipse Receives First VLJ Order from a Fractional
With a firm order for 10 Eclipse 500s and an option for 10 more, London, Ontario-based OurPlane becomes the first fractional customer for the very light je
Accidents
Investigation Launched into Fatal MU-2 Crash
An NTSB investigation is under way into the crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2 while on an IFR approach to Centennial Airport, Colo., on August 5.
FBOs
Mercury/Corporate Wings Now One Company
Cleveland-based Corporate Wings/Mercury Air Centers this week named Richard Michaels as its vice president of marketing.
Cape Town Treaty To Apply to Share Owners
Operators who own a share of an aircraft are to be included in the International Registry of Mobile Assets (IRMA), giving them the same Cape Town Treaty pr
Low-level Flying: Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG
Students of scoops, badges and other muscularity enhancement on cars will recognize the Mercedes S65 AMG as the most powerful production sedan on the plane
FBOs
Procedures Established for FBO 9/11 Reimbursement
On May 9, procedures and an application process will be in effect for reimbursing FBOs and other providers of general aviation ground-support services at f
Charter & Fractional
Charter Operators Likely To Gain from Beer Contest
Some European charter operators might get bookings when the prizes are awarded for this contest.
Airports
FAA Plan Leaves GA Airport Funding in Doubt
The FAA is facing questions about its proposed Airport Improvement Program (AIP) redistribution and its possible effect on the needs of small airports.
