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Gulfstream orders and shipments increase
Deliveries of and orders for Gulfstream business jets increased last year for the first time since 2001, when the company shipped 101 jets.
Security
Intelligence act tightens corporate aviation security
With passage of the National Intelligence Reform Act of 2004, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will be required to check the names of poten
Regulations and Government
Cabinet changes in the cards
As anticipated, there have been numerous changes in the makeup of President Bush’s cabinet.
D.C. area Bizav group forming
Plans are under way to form a Greater Washington Business Aviation Association, patterned after other regional groups affiliated with NBAA across the natio
Maintenance and Modifications
U.S. service centers face new challenges
While the business aviation industry continues to show signs of a steady recovery, U.S.
ATC
FAA re-evaluates Stars implementation
The FAA is taking what the Transportation Department inspector general (IG) calls a “long overdue step” with regard to its standard terminal automation rep
Cabin Interior and Electronics
MSA introduces new program and applications for its Accordia shades
MSA Aircraft Products of San Antonio has introduced its Accordia pleated window shade systems for the Embraer Legacy, Gulfstream 200 (as well as an Accordi
Lou Martin and MSA introduce new aviation window shade systems
Lou Martin and Associates of San Antonio is offering its new generation window shade system for widebody large executive aircraft.
The certification
A glaring solution from Research Frontiers
The solution to sun glare, long a problem in the cabin, has in the past meant pulling the shades to block out the light.
‘Lite’ Version of PGA’s Paradize II cabin management available for business jets
Paradize II, an advanced cabin management system linking all the aircraft’s in-flight entertainment and cabin lighting components, has been installed on an
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Securaplane Technologies, Luminator to offer wireless cabin LED lighting
Securaplane Technologies and Luminator have signed an agreement to offer a wireless cabin LED lighting system for use in business aircraft and airliners.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier agreement with Tucson Airport Authority opens way for DunnAir start-up
Bombardier has reached an agreement with the Tucson Airport Authority that will allow start-up interiors shop DunnAir Business Jet Completion Center to sub
Completion and refurbishment industry continues steady recovery
As new and used business aircraft sales continue a steady climb, the completion and refurbishment industry follows suit.
Pats, the DeCrane completio
Regulations and Government
GAO report urges better FAA oversight of designees
While generally praising the FAA’s system of designated examiners and representatives, a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report said that the agency
Airports
TSA to release airport security info circular
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is now expected to issue an informational circular early this spring on security recommendations for gener
FAA releases first study of Part 135 operators
The FAA has finally released its study of Part 135 air-taxi operators, mandated by Congress more than four years ago in the Aviation Investment and Reform
Brown brings Washington experience to NBAA post
Steve Brown took over as NBAA senior vice president of operations three months ago, but he is an old hand on the Washington scene.
Aircraft
Stage III gets GIISP hush kit approval
Stage III Technologies, which has been developing a Stage 3 hush kit for Gulfstream IIs and IIIs for more than five years, has received an STC for the Gulf
Aircraft
Last Avro RJ to the Finnish line
BAE Systems Regional Aircraft has delivered the final Avro RJ to Finnish carrier Blue 1, bringing to an end 22 years of BAe 146/Avro RJ production.
ATC
ATC’s playbook for Super Bowl game
A Super Bowl Special Traffic Management Program (STMP) for the Houston area will be in effect January 28 through February 3, requiring all non-airline oper
Air Canada picks Bombardier and Embraer
Bankrupt Air Canada last month signed a pair of MOUs that call for a split order for 90 airplanes from Bombardier of Canada and Embraer of Brazil.
Air Littoral’s future in balance
French regional operator Air Littoral’s future is on a knife edge following the failure of Seven Group–potential buyers of the ailing airline–to pay the pu
Swanson elected chairman of Raytheon
William Swanson, 54, has been elected chairman of Raytheon Co., effective January 28.
Regulations and Government
FAA might grant exemptions to ELT mandate
While it’s unlikely the FAA will push back this month’s deadline for the installation of ELTs in virtually all corporate jets, the agency might allow opera
Charter & Fractional
Cessna evaluates NetJets cancellation
A day after news of the NetJets order for 50 Hawker 400XPs, Cessna Aircraft parent company Textron announced that it expects no financial impact from the f
Aircraft
Despite New Orders, Bombardier makes more cuts
Bombardier announced plans to cut this year’s CRJ200 production by another 20 percent just days after Standard & Poor’s lowered the company’s credit rating
Third Airlink partner on deck?
Northwest Airlines will have to add a third regional partner if it wants more 50-seat jets for its Northwest Airlink division, according to an agreement wi
Charter & Fractional
NetJets places $360 million Hawker order
Fractional operator NetJets announced an order late last month for 50 Hawker 400XPs and eight midsize Hawker 800XPs, a deal valued in excess of $360 millio
ATC
Comments due on Minneapolis Class B
Comments are due by January 23 on a proposal to increase the size of the Minneapolis Class B airspace, namely expanding its upper limit to 10,000 feet msl.
The magic moment at Kitty Hawk, N.C.
President Bush participated in the events at Kitty Hawk, N.C., on December 17 to mark the 100th anniversary of manned, powered flight, and although the wea
