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Regulations and Government

User fees get cool reception on the Hill

Calls to institute user fees to help pay for FAA expenditures in the future continue to generate little support in Congress, as evidenced by a hearing befo
Security

Legislation Includes Bizav Security Initiative

Language included in the federal homeland security funding bill encourages the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to continue moving forward on e
Airports

TEB noise limits expansion sought

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the FAA are considering a proposal to expand noise-abatement procedures at Teterboro Airport (TEB).
ATC

Challenger 600 gets glass

In a first for an avionics installer, Duncan Aviation has certified and installed the Universal Avionics EFI-890R retrofit cockpit system in a customer Cha
Regulations and Government

UK warns: reduce emissions or pay

The UK intends to push for emissions trading for aviation when it heads the European Union for six months, beginning July 1.
Regulations and Government

Errant pilot has certificate pulled

The FAA revoked the pilot certificate of Hayden Sheaffer, pilot-in-command of the Cessna 150 that violated the Washington, D.C.
Charter & Fractional

Purchase expands charterauction

Charter broker CharterAuction has purchased JetEquity Travel, the charter broker division of Skyport Aviation, an FBO at Westchester County Airport, White
Safety

EPA challenged on fuel truck regs

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is calling for FBOs to speak out on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) spill-containment rules
Regulations and Government

Highway bill affects bizav

The Senate passed the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (the “Highway Bill”) on May 17, which authorizes surface transportation spending through F
Charter & Fractional

NetJets talks with pilots stall

Contract negotiations between NetJets management and the leadership of Local 1108, which represents the fractional provider’s pilots, seem to have gone fro
Charter & Fractional

Limits placed on marquis jet card

Holders of the Marquis Jet Card will have new restrictions that will require they book flights farther in advance during peak travel times.
Accidents

Hearings set on CL-600 crash

NTSB public hearings are scheduled to take place June 13 to 15 on the crash of a Pinnacle Airlines Bombardier CL-600 regional jet in Jefferson City, Mo., o

Jury hits EJM for $27M in abduction trial

In a child-abduction case that has sent a chill through the business aviation industry, a Connecticut jury has ordered Executive Jet Management (EJM) to pa

Europe's Premier Bizav Show Returns To Geneva

OEMs made a number of announcements at last month’s European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition, held once again at Palexpo Convention Center in G
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Airports

ADIZ violation may slow GA's return to DCA

General aviation’s quest to return to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) sustained a blow last month when two Pennsylvania pilots caused anoth
Aircraft

Venturing deeper into bizav, Embraer unveils two new jets

Embraer, which has sustained a presence in the business aviation market with the Legacy, a corporate version of its ERJ 135 regional jet, last month announ
Regulations and Government

Congressional Observer: July 2005

– The Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration finally surrendered to Congressional pressure and offered a plan to op
Regulations and Government

Aeronautics Research Bill Lauded

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ATC

MAC Recommends Tracon Consolidation

The FAA’s industry-government Management Advisory Council (MAC) is recommending that the agency take several steps to save money, including consolidating s
Accidents

Final Report: Citation touched down late

Cessna 560 Citation Ultra, Leakey, Texas, May 2, 2002–The NTSB blamed the accident on “the pilot’s failure to land the aircraft at the proper touchdown poi

NBAA Calls for Regional Speakers

NBAA is soliciting proposals for 45-minute information session presentations to be provided during the 2007 NBAA Business Aviation Regional Forums.
Regulations and Government

NBAA Cautions about Carrying Candidates

With the election season revving into high gear, companies that are considering carrying candidates for state or federal political office should be aware t
Airports

Port Columbus International Named DCA Gateway

Looking for a new Midwest gateway airport into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)? Look no further than Port Columbus International Airport in
FBOs

Business Jet Center Dallas Starts DCA Flights

Business Jet Center, a Dallas Love Field-based FBO, has been authorized as the first Dallas/Fort Worth-area gateway station for general aviation flights to
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Ericsson Decides To Join Airborne Cellphone Fray

Mobile phone maker Ericsson jumped into the race to supply hardware that will enable passengers to use their cellphones aboard aircraft after takeoff.
Safety

Animal and Plant Health Inspection

Aphis, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, will eliminate the exemption from inspection requirements and fees for commercial aircraft flying fr
Avionics

Arinc and Jeppesen Team To Develop EFBs

Arinc and Jeppesen last month announced an alliance that will integrate “best of class” EFB components from each company’s portfolios to produce what offic
Airports

Clearing Customs at Dallas

Contrary to earlier reports that aircraft flying into the Dallas area from international departure points could clear U.S.
FBOs

KCAC opens full-service operation in St. Louis

Kansas City Aviation Center (KCAC) opened the first of what will be several new FBO and service facilities in its nine-state Pilatus PC-12 sales territory,