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Security

NBAA warns of coming GA security tidal wave

With general aviation access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in an indefinite holding pattern, NBAA has decided to re-target its monthly
Regulations and Government

More changes for ‘natural quiet’ rule

The subject of aircraft noise in the Grand Canyon area has been of special interest to helicopter operators for years now, but it might be taking on an eve
Regulations and Government

ATA Boss Bashes Bizav Again

During a House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming hearing last month, Air Transport Association (ATA) president and CEO James May c
Safety

International Operations

Seven years after the chaos of 9/11, air travel has again reached record levels in the U.S, Europe and Asia.
ATC

Chamber of Commerce aviation summit: NowGen will evolve to NextGen

The next-generation ATC system (NextGen) will not be turned on instantly with the flip of a switch but rather will evolve over a period of years as compone
Regulations and Government

Expect more delays on faa reauthorization

With the Senate stalemate over FAA reauthorization and its attendant funding provisions nearing one year, some congressional observers are predicting that
Regulations and Government

Tempelhof Airport Vote Fails; Field Poised To Close

The citizens of Berlin showed little interest on Sunday in keeping historic Tempelhof Airport open.
Regulations and Government

Senate Nears Vote on FAA Funding

Prodded by perceived FAA failings and the threat of summer air travel delays, the Senate Transportation and Finance Committees reached agreement late last
Regulations and Government

ATA: bizjets are bigger polluters than the airlines

Air Transport Association (ATA) president and CEO James May used a hearing of the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming last mon
Aircraft

Dassault plays Falcon 7X catch-up

In December, delivery delays of Dassault’s new Falcon 7X trijet were “in some cases” as long as six months.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream closes Weco's Burbank base

The FAA recently suspended the repair station certificate of Weco Aerospace Systems of Burbank, Calif.
Accidents

Wiring eyed in Aeromed crash

Recently released documents from the NTSB’s investigation into the crash of a Cessna Citation II (N550BP) that plunged into Lake Michigan on June 4 last ye

Gulfstream sales continue to soar

Sales of Gulfstream business jets in the first quarter increased 17 percent year-over-year, Nicholas Chabraja, chairman and CEO of parent company General D
Charter & Fractional

Ricci returns to Flight Options

Two new companies have invested in HIG Transport Holdings, the holding company that owns Cleveland-based fractional-share provider Flight Options.
Aircraft

Deliveries of Hawker 4000 still stalled

Deliveries of the Hawker 4000 were still stalled at press time, despite Hawker Beechcraft’s saying for more than a month that it would “soon” begin shipmen

All-business-class Airline Eos Goes Bankrupt

Eos, the all-business-class airline launched in 2005, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Saturday and flew its last flight yesterday.
Regulations and Government

Santa Monica nixes large jet ban

On April 10, Santa Monica (Calif.) Airport director Robert Trimborn sent a letter to airport users advising them that beginning April 24, “only aircraft in

EADS reportedly selling Socata

European aerospace consortium EADS is believed to be close to selling its Tarbes, France-based Socata subsidiary–the manufacturer of the TBM 850 turboprop

Number crunchers recall industry ups and downs

by Roger MolaThe zero-based budgeting of the 1970s has transformed this year into ground-zero-based budgeting.
Accidents

Aspen crash prompts approach controversy

On March 29, 2001 a series of operational and instrument approach procedural errors led to the crash of N303GA, a Gulfstream III, just 2,400 ft short of th

Reports: EADS Selling Socata to Daher

According to several newspaper reports, European aerospace consortium EADS is close to selling its Tarbes, France-based Socata division to Daher, an aerosp
Training and Workforce

The Pilot Selection Process

Even under ideal circumstances, hiring pilots for a corporate operation is arduous.

Commission rings alarm over aging aerospace workforce

As the Commission on the Future of the U.S.
Airports

Md airport plays a role bigger than its runway

While many people may not be familiar with Maryland’s Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR), President Bush’s pilots are.
Airports

Storm, high winds damage aircraft in Arizona

Twelve aircraft, including five commercial and several corporate jets, were damaged during a severe thunderstorm that ripped through Phoenix Sky Harbor Int
Engines

Honeywell’s AS907 gets nod, production begins

Starting with its first “clean sheet” engine design since 1972, but minus one of the two original customers, Honeywell brought the new AS907 to dual FAA en
Aircraft

Pilot Report: Sierra Eagle II

One well kept secret in the modification business is privately held Sierra Industries of Uvalde, Texas, a town about 90 mi southwest of San Antonio.

NBAA 2002

Considering the circumstances, NBAA, its membership and participants in the association’s 2001 convention in New Orleans were generally satisfied, despite
Regulations and Government

FAA finalizes Part 91 Sub K

The FAA now expects to publish the final rule on FAR Part 91 Subpart K by the end of this year, with implementation to follow in late 2003.