Content Archive: October 2014

FBOs

Houston OKs Lease for Sixth FBO at Hobby Airport

Black Forest Ventures plans to break ground early next year on a new $20 million Galaxy FBO.

Historic UK Airport To Close on October 16

Bond Helicopters, which has used Blackpool as a base for offshore oil-and-gas flights, is looking for an alternative airfield.
FBOs

Hawthorne Acquires Wisconsin FBO, Bringing Chain to Five Facilities

The Hawthorne Eau Claire FBO has a newly renovated passenger terminal complete with passenger and pilot lounges.

Delaware Governor On Slate for Second-day Opening Session at NBAA 2014

Gov. Jack Markell will also participate in an “aviation-related announcement” later that afternoon at the Delaware River & Bay Authority.
Aircraft

AirTanker Completes Provision of ‘Core’ Fleet to RAF

The company has already trained 27 of the 30 planned crews.
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Orlando Rolling Out the Red Carpet for NBAA 2014

This year’s NBAA Convention in Orlando celebrates business aviation’s heroes and the latest and greatest information and products.
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ATC

DOD Seeks New Provider for Critical GPS III Infrastructure

Industry’s cost and delivery promises on major programs have rarely been met.
Regulations and Government

EASA Supports ASTM Progress in CS/Part 23 Rewrite

GAMA and ASTM hosted a workshop to propel the rewrite of general aviation rules, where EASA, European Commission expressed strong support.
Regulations and Government

Adria Feeling Russian Tensions First Hand

Slovenia's Adria Airways has suffered a 20 percent dip in traffic on services to Moscow since Russia's annexation of Crimea.
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