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ATC

Contract-tower issue stalls FAA reauthorization

Although Congress passed a continuing resolution in late September that was to keep the FAA operating until October 31, the political firefight over contra
Regulations and Government

Bonus depreciation spurs bizjet sales

At the NBAA Convention last month, credit for a recent increase in used aircraft sales was frequently given to the bonus depreciation benefit that is part
Accidents

Learjet 35 Crashes in Brazil

A Learjet 35 crashed November 4 in São Paulo, Brazil, killing at least eight people.
Security

TSA grapples with GA security

Although the Transportation Security Administration’s general aviation airport security guidelines working group was unable to reach a consensus on how to
Maintenance and Modifications

Opportunity knocked at Nordam

In 1969, a youthful Ray Siegfried II, just four years out of Notre Dame University, bought Nordam with its eight workers out of bankruptcy.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault restructures service/support network

To improve support for a worldwide fleet of some 1,600 Falcons, last month Dassault Falcon Jet announced at the NBAA show that it has restructured its serv
Maintenance and Modifications

A brolly fit for Boeing

When Peter Campbell was managing the interior completion of a BBJ2 for a client, he became concerned about the expensive blended wood flooring and leather
Aircraft

Cessna Changes Parts Inventory System

Cessna announced a new satellite-based, centrally managed parts inventory system for its Citation service centers.
ATC

Garmin G1000 Retrofit OK’d for King Air C90s

Garmin received FAA STC approval to install G1000 avionics retrofits in the Hawker Beechcraft King Air C90A/GT.
FBOs

Signature Buys Regent Aviation

Less than a month after acquiring Marathon Flight Services at Kissimmee (Fla.) Gateway Airport and Carolina Air Center in Hilton Head, S.C., Signature Flig
Safety

Runway Overruns Can Be Stopped, FAA Says

The FAA issued Advisory Circular 91-79 for pilots and operators of turbine-powered airplanes to identify, understand and mitigate risks associated with run
Training and Workforce

Embraer and CAE Team on Training

Embraer and Montreal-based training provider CAE announced a joint venture to provide pilot and maintenance training for the Brazilian airframer’s new Phen
Regulations and Government

FAA Reauthorization Bill Still No Closer

Congress last month once again extended the FAA’s current authorization and aviation taxes until December 14, making it increasingly unlikely that the ques
Aircraft

Eclipse’s jet evaluation tool has a broader use

Personal jets, mini-jets, ultra-light jets, very light jets.
Aircraft

First Lineage 1000 Arrives at PATS Aircraft Completions

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer delivered its first Lineage 1000 bizliner to the PATS Aircraft Completions center in Georgetown, Del., on November
Aircraft

Another Eclipse 500 Auctioned on eBay

Eclipse Aviation has placed a second Eclipse 500 very light jet, S/N 082, on the auction block.
Avionics

Garmin G1000 STC’d for King Air C90 Series

Garmin last week received FAA STC approval to install G1000 avionics retrofits in the Hawker Beechcraft King Air C90A/GT.
Charter & Fractional

Avantair Posts Wider Loss Despite Higher Revenues

In its first-quarter FY2008 report issued late last week, Clearwater, Fla.-based fractional provider Avantair said revenues increased by 52.9 percent, to $
FBOs

Signature Flight Support Continues FBO Buying Spree

Less than a month after acquiring Marathon Flight Services at Kissimmee (Fla.) Gateway Airport and Carolina Air Center in Hilton Head, S.C., Signature Flig
Safety

FAA: Runway Overruns Are Preventable

The FAA has issued an
Regulations and Government

FAA Wants Your Input on Existing Regs

The FAA today issued a notice of proposed rulemaking
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Conversions Bring New Life to Old Regional Jets

Montreal-based Project Phoenix has joined a growing number of companies offering a program to convert used Bombardier CRJ200 regional jets into executive a

FAA Investigating Google Boeing 767 Operator

The FAA confirmed yesterday that it is investigating the operations of Elan Express, a Part 125 certificate holder partially owned by TAG Aviation USA that

Embraer Predicts Strong Business Jet Market

Embraer foresees a demand for 13,150 business jets worth some $201 billion over the next decade, according to its market outlook released this morning.
Aircraft

Another Supplier Scuffle at Eclipse Aviation

On Tuesday, Eclipse 500 empennage assembly supplier Hampson Aerospace filed a lawsuit

DeCrane plans to deliver 512-Kbps linkup by 2002

When DeCrane Aviation formally introduced its new e-Cabin.Connect program to develop true in-flight high-speed Internet access, it was met with cheers by m

Tight Financial Market

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