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Regulations and Government

Industry seeks input on TSA’s onerous airport badge rules

With an effective deadline of June 1 looming, five trade associations sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano asking her to withdraw
Rotorcraft

Bell 429 Certification Nears

FAA and Transport Canada certification of Bell’s new 429 light twin could come as early as this month.
Aircraft

In the works: Honda Aircraft – HondaJet

Honda Aircraft has announced a delay in first flight of the conforming prototype HondaJet and projected first customer delivery.
ATC

Final ruling on ADS-B equipage expected in 2010

On March 10 next year the FAA is expected to issue its final rule covering mandatory equipage of ADS-B avionics, and agency officials are tight lipped abou
Avionics

Pro Line Fusion avionics suite on track for 2011 certification

An anemic market for business jets and the recent loss of a major customer will have no effect on the flight-test schedule or certification of the Pro Line
Rotorcraft

Bell 429 Light Twin Nears Certification

Bell Helicopter anticipates receiving Transport Canada type certification for the 429 twin-turbine light helicopter by the end of June, followed swiftly by
Regulations and Government

TSA Backtracks on Some Airport Badging

Following growing objections from the general aviation community, the Transportation Security Administration relaxed some security restrictions that went i
ATC

System efficiency tops agenda for FAA ATO's Krakowski

Since Hank Krakowski became COO of the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization in October 2007, he has focused his attention on making the ATC system more efficient
FBOs

Multi-crew licenses get off to a slow start

In the view of many airline chief pilots, the established system of professional pilot training produces pilots who– while satisfactory in a single-crew op

Organizers upbeat for this month’s Paris show

Despite the current economic crisis and the absence of two major U.S.

Steve Taylor: Chief pilot Steve Taylor replacing Steve Hill as president of BBJ

At EBACE last month, Boeing Business Jets announced that current president Steve Hill would be retiring in July after 30 years at Boeing and that Steve Tay
Regulations and Government

Aviation may be included in infrastructure bank

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said during a speech at the U.S.
Aircraft

Cessna Suspends Columbus Program

With “revenues…down significantly in the last year,” Cessna chairman, CEO and president Jack Pelton announced on April 29 that, “To ensure our focus is on

There’s good news on the horizon, but the horizon’s a long way off

With layoffs, furloughs, production cutbacks and cost controls, the industry is adjusting to the stress of the recession and the reduced demand for busines

FAA Proposes Fine for Gulfstream Int’l

The FAA has proposed levying a $1.3 million fine on Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Gulfstream International Airlines for improper scheduling of flight-crew du
Airports

Santa Monica Large Aircraft Ban Blocked

The City of Santa Monica’s longstanding effort to ban Category C and D aircraft from operating into Santa Monica Airport was again blocked last month, this
Regulations and Government

House Passes FAA Bill

NBAA commended the House of Representatives for passing the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 on May 21.
Regulations and Government

NBAA: eApis intro went smoothly

NBAA told AIN that the eApis implementation that took effect on May 18 has largely been a nonevent for business aircraft operators.
Charter & Fractional

Avantair Profits During Downturn

Clearwater, Fla.-based fractional provider Avantair reported another quarter of positive EBITA profits in a difficult economic environment, putting the Pia

Eclipse Asset Auction This Month?

The long-awaited auction of the assets of bankrupt Eclipse Aviation might be held on June 24, according to Mike Press, owner of Eclipse 500 S/N 004 and pre

Consultant: Worst Is Behind Bizav Industry

According to Brian Foley, president of business aviation investor consultancy Brian Foley Associates, “The worst of the cataclysmic economic events are beh

Babbitt Lands Top FAA Job

The Senate on May 21 confirmed former Air Line Pilots Association president Randy Babbitt as the next FAA Administrator for a five-year term.
Charter & Fractional

Elite Aviation Files Lawsuit against Broker

Van Nuys, Calif.-based Elite Aviation has filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California, Northwest District, accusing charter broker JetCardPlus an
Aircraft

HondaJet Program Delayed One Year

Citing global aerospace industry challenges, Honda Aircraft last month announced that it is moving the projected first flight of a production-conforming Ho
Regulations and Government

User fees lose steam with Congress, ATA

Even though the nation’s airlines are playing nice with general aviation over the contentious question of user fees, the Obama Administration has clearly s
Regulations and Government

Babbitt Lands Top FAA Job; Obama Names NASA Choice

The Senate on Thursday night confirmed former Air Line Pilots Association president Randy Babbitt as the next FAA Administrator for a five-year term.
Accidents

Banker’s Family Perishes in Brazil King Air Crash

The crash of a Beechcraft King Air 350 on approach to a private airfield near the beach resort of Trancoso in northeast Brazil on Friday killed the airplan
Regulations and Government

HAI Warns About ‘Costly’ Emissions Schemes

With the House Energy and Commerce Committee mulling its 900-plus-page climate change bill, the Helicopter Association International is warning operators t
Regulations and Government

Babbitt One Step Away From Top FAA Job

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee voted unanimously yesterday to recommend that the full Senate confirm former Air Line Pilots Asso
Regulations and Government

Aviation User Fees Rear Ugly Head Again

The 2010 budget proposal for the FAA released earlier this month by the White House makes it obvious that President Obama wants a fundamental change in fun