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Charter & Fractional

Teamsters back union push at Flight Options

A union organizing campaign is under way at fractional-aircraft provider Flight Options, according to Don Treichler of the International Brother of Teamste
Training and Workforce

U.S. training programs approved by JAA

FlightSafety International and Bombardier Aerospace have received JAA approval for certain training programs.
Aircraft

Toyota experimental single is carbon fiber

Toyota confirmed that the fuselage of its experimental four-seat piston aircraft is a one-piece co-cured (single-molded) unit of a carbon fiber and resin c
Aircraft

Light jet to be announced by Bombardier

Watch for Bombardier to announce a new light business jet, possibly as soon as the Farnborough Air Show this month.
Accidents

Pilot skill, C.G. implicated in Chowdry crash

The NTSB’s recently released factual report of the crash last year of a privately owned Aero Vodochody L-39 former military jet trainer that killed a Wall
Maintenance and Modifications

Toronto home for Citation service center

Montreal-based Innotech-Execaire Aviation Group has moved its authorized Citation service center from a shared maintenance hangar in Montreal to a new dedi
Maintenance and Modifications

Raytheon introduces service plan

Raytheon Aircraft is introducing a new aircraft service plan that the company “promises will eliminate aircraft operators’ maintenance hassles.” Called Sup
FBOs

Signature and Mercury swapping FBOs

AIN has learned that Signature Flight Support and Mercury Air Centers have signed a letter of intent for Signature to buy Mercury’s base at Hanscom
Regulations and Government

12-5 rule delayed at least 60 days

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has effectively delayed by at least 60 days compliance with its security requirements for air-taxi aircraf
ATC

Honeywell suing TAWS manufacturers

Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) manufacturers Goodrich, Sandel and Universal are being sued by Honeywell for alleged patent infringement.
Airports

NBAA upset over bizav’s lack of access to DCA

General aviation remains on the outside looking in at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) as federal government security agencies continue to s
Regulations and Government

Pro-aviation legislators fight for GA relief bill

Supporters of federal government reparations for general aviation small businesses have vowed to continue their fight to compensate those companies victimi
Avionics

NBAA’s Bolen: Flipped Switch Won’t Start NextGen ATC

The next-generation ATC system will not be turned on instantly with the flip of a switch, NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen told attendees at the U.S.
Regulations and Government

House Panel Probes Aviation Emissions

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ATC

WAAS Milestone

The FAA recently passed a major milestone in the move toward NextGen with the implementation of the 1,000th instrument approach that uses the enhanced GPS
ATC

ADS-B Program Wins Collier Trophy

The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has selected the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Team of public and private sector groups as the 2007
Charter & Fractional

ExecuJet Opens New Bases in Europe and Asia

In July ExecuJet Aviation will open a new base for its charter and management clients at London City Airport.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

R&D Is the Future at Lufthansa Technik

German completion and refurbishment giant Lufthansa Technik is building a research and development center for its cabin innovation business division in Ham
Cabin Interior and Electronics

International Water-Guard Coming Clean

With an established reputation in the field of on-board water treatment for aircraft, International Water-Guard of Burnaby, British Columbia, has launched
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Air Concepts International Goes Quiet

Air Concepts International of Teterboro, N.J., had two examples of its Cocoon wall panel noise-reduction system on display in two AgustaWestland AW139s at
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Texas Aviation Cites Growth, and Anticipates More of the Same

Past returns may not be proof of future growth, but Texas Aviation Services of Fort Worth, coming off record revenues in 2007, is betting on continued dema
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aero Toy Store Chases Helo Market

Aero Toy Store of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SEI Lands in Philadelphia

Servizi Elicotteristici Italini (SEI) has been a primary source of helicopter cabin completion and refurbishment for European manufacturer AgustaWestland,
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aerolite Delivers First EC 135 VIP Interior

Aerolite Max Bucher recently delivered its first Eurocopter EC 135 interior for a corporate customer.
ATC

Air-taxi proponents want NextGen benefits sooner

A group of personal air transport providers has asked the Joint Planning and Development Office (JPDO) to accelerate the pace of implementation of the Next
Avionics

Dassault Picks Honeywell Com Link

Dassault has selected Honeywell to supply a communications gateway (CG-710) and multi-channel satcom systems (MCS-7120) for all Falcon 900 and 2000 series
Avionics

Iridium Names Three ‘Next’ Partners

Iridium last month said it has reached agreements with three companies to develop the company’s next-generation satellite constellation, called Iridium Nex
Aircraft

With Norris at the helm, AASI bids for Mooney

Advanced Aerodynamics and Structures Inc.

Embraer’s executive jet line poised for takeoff

With production of its new Phenom 100 very light jet starting this month, Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has served notice that its goal of becomi
Regulations and Government

Senator urges hearing on FAA Administrator

While many believe that the FAA will not have a new Administrator until after the next President takes office, the ranking Republican on the House Transpor