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Aero Specialties highlights new ground-support offerings

Aero Specialties of Boise, Idaho, which manufactures its own line of ground-support equipment (GSE) and distributes equipment from other manufacturers, is

One on One: An interview with Randy Babbitt

In the wake of the crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407 in February, how are safety programs and pilot hiring, training and testing practices being improved?
Safety

IS-BAO recognized as European safety standard

The International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO), launched in 2002 by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC), has been gran
Aircraft

Emivest and Jet Works hand over their first SJ30

Jet Works Air Center has begun delivering completed SJ30 light jets for Dubai-based Emivest, an 80-percent share holder in the former manufacturer, Sino Sw
Training and Workforce

Web-based service teaches fatigue-management skills

Aviation insurance giant USAIG, in collaboration with Alertness Solutions, is launching Z-Coach, a science-based fatigue management program. USAIG&n
Regulations and Government

Kitbuilt policy due out soon to guide builders and feds

The Experimental Aircraft Association (Booth No.
Maintenance and Modifications

Learjet 60 aft locker flies into final design stage

Raisbeck Engineering of Seattle, Wash.
Aircraft

Embraer expects to cut metal for new Legacys in early ‘10

Several years ago, Brazilian manufacturer Embraer announced its intent to become “a major player” in the business aviation industry.
Safety

A greener de-icer soon to debut

One of the founders and innovators of the TKS anti-icing system plans to launch the world’s first environmentally friendly anti-icing fluid called TKS Sust
Avionics

Guardian Mobility Wins STC for GPS Tracking Device

Guardian Mobility’s Guardian 3i GPS tracking device has gained a Transport Canada supplemental type certificate on Beech 1900C and 1900D turboprops and wil

NBAA Launches Job Placement Web Site

The NBAA has launched a new Business Aviation Jobs board at www.nbaa.org/jobs.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hartzell Offers Top Prop Conversions for Cessna 206

Hartzell Propeller’s new Top Prop three-blade propeller upgrade kit for the Cessna 206 is now available.
Avionics

Honeywell’s SmartRunway, SmartLanding Are TSO’d

Honeywell’s new SmartRunway and SmartLanding technologies have received FAA Technical Standard Order approval.
Maintenance and Modifications

Web ops-tracking service adds inventory module

SkyBooks, a unit of Textron, is adding an integrated inventory tracking module to its maintenance-tracking and operations management service.

Bizav sees recovery on horizon beset with hills and troughs

Eighteen months ago, the business aviation industry was happily floating in a sea of black ink.

Bizav support grows as attacks subside

As NBAA returns to Orlando for its annual gathering, there seem to be reasons for optimism but not outright giddiness.
Regulations and Government

GA Caucus takes on the TSA

Shortly after congressmen Vernon Ehlers and Allen Boyd spearheaded the formation of a General Aviation Caucus in the House of Representatives in April, the

Six Entering EAA Hall of Fame

The Experimental Aircraft Association (Booth No.

Northstar Is Now Mint Turbines

Northstar Aerospace Turbine Engine Service Group has a new name: Mint Turbines.

Schedulers & Dispatchers Adds Sponsor, Awards

NBAA’s Schedulers & Dispatchers Committee has added Jet Aviation FBO & Charter Sales to the list of companies that sponsor the scholarships
Safety

Grey Owl’s Human-factors Course Meets PDP Goal

Richard Komarniski, who has for 16 years been teaching human factors and safety subjects, spoke on Monday at the NBAA IA renewal session on safety manageme
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

New Finance Terms Available for Cessna Props

Cessna Finance has introduced new lower-rate financing for Cessna piston singles and Caravan turboprops.

Embraer Delivers 54 Bizjets in First Nine Months

Jetbird’s assertions of delays notwithstanding, Embraer
Aircraft

Gulfstream's Growing Family

Gulfstream and Israel Aerospace Industries on October 6 rolled out the new
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Townsend To Intro Artesano Hand-Crafted Woven Leather

Townsend Leather plans to introduce its new Artesano Woven leather at the NBAA Convention this month.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Dart Wins Canadian, European Approvals

Dart Helicopter Services has announced that affiliated partner Dart Aerospace has received Transport Canada and EASA certification of its expanded line of
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gore Design Picks Up Big Contracts

Gore Design Completions in San Antonio has secured major contracts for the completion of two Airbus A340-500s.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Airbus Corporate Jet Rolls Out Third ACJ

Airbus Corporate Jet Centre in Toulouse, France, has delivered its third Airbus ACJ-series executive cabin.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Boeing Finds Buyers for Executive 747-8

Pushing ahead with its new 747-8 Intercontinental passenger iteration of the venerable 747, Boeing has already sold seven of the big four-engine widebodies