Jennifer Harrington

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Regulations and Government

Senate Action on FAA Funding Urged

A coalition of 36 aviation organizations–including NBAA, GAMA and NATA, though not AOPA or ATA–sent a letter to the full U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Expands Falcon Factory

Dassault has launched a major extension of the Charles Lindbergh Hall, the Falcon 7X final assembly line at its Bordeaux Mérignac production site in France
Rotorcraft

Bell Backlog To Double by Year-End

Bell Helicopter expects its commercial product backlog to reach $2 billion by the end of the year.

Airbus: Fuel Cell System Test a Success

Airbus in late February successfully tested an emissions-free fuel cell in flight.
Aircraft

Service Reps Gear Up for HondaJet Entrance

HondaJet Midwest distributor Des Moines Flying Service plans to open a 5,000-sq-ft showroom and maintenance center at the Aurora (Ill.) Airport in July 201
Accidents

Birdstrike Eyed in Citation Crash

A 1975 Cessna Citation I (N113SH) that crashed March 4 while taking off from Oklahoma City Wiley Post Airport is reported to have encountered a flock of bi

EBAA/NBAA Call For 2008 Award Nominees

EBAA and NBAA are calling for nominations for the 2008 European Business Aviation Award, which will be presented at EBACE next month.
Charter & Fractional

AirSprint Places $116 Million Bizav Order

Canadian fractional aircraft provider AirSprint last month placed an order for 23 business aircraft worth an estimated $116 million.
Aircraft

Brazil OKs Challenger 300 and 605

Bombardier’s Challenger 300 and 605 have received type approval from Brazil’s aviation authority, Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC).

Bizav Pilot Among the Injured in Fla. Shooting

A corporate pilot for a Sugar Land, Texas-based company whose employees were training at FlightSafety West Palm Beach, Fla., was one of several injured whe
ATC

FAA Shortens ATC Hiring Process

To streamline the application process for air traffic controllers, the FAA has created consolidated screening and testing centers to provide “one-stop shop
Charter & Fractional

JetPool Places Fleet Order for Spectrum Jets

Carlsbad, Calif.-based start-up aircraft manufacturer Spectrum Aeronautical has received a “significant fleet order” for its all-composite S-33 Independenc

Women in Aviation Conference Sets New Records

The 19th annual Women in Aviation International (WAI) conference, held late last week, drew a record number of attendees to the San Diego venue.
Safety

NTSB Tired of FAA’s Inaction on Pilot Fatigue

The NTSB has called the FAA’s response “unacceptable” to four out of six safety recommendations addressing human fatigue and duty-time limitations.

FAA Tackles ATC Training

The FAA plans to deploy new air traffic tower simulators throughout the U.S.

Construction Begins at Oxford Airport

London-area Oxford Airport recently started work on a new business aviation terminal, the first phase of a major investment by the airport’s new owners, Re
Aircraft

BA A318s To Fly London City - New York Route

British Airways last month announced plans to create a business-class service from London City Airport (LCY) to New York via Shannon, Ireland.
Charter & Fractional

PC-12 Fractional Pilots Get New Schedule

Manchester, N.H.-based Alpha Flying last month announced a new pilot schedule: seven days on, seven days off.

Michigan Firm Axes Flight Training

Waterford, Mich.-based Tradewinds Aviation is changing its name to Corporate Eagle Management Service and is discontinuing its flight training operations.

U.S. Extends Bonus Depreciation

President Bush signed an economic stimulus plan on February 13 that extends bonus depreciation for new aircraft purchased and placed in service through nex

Dassault Plans Additional U.S. Sites

Dassault Falcon Jet confirmed that it is “evaluating a number of sites in the Western U.S.
Aircraft

Quest Delivers Second Kodiak

Quest Aircraft recently delivered the second Kodiak turboprop single to come off the production line to Spokane Turbine Center.
Charter & Fractional

XOJet Announces Record Growth

Charter company XOJet announced January 31 that it achieved record revenue and customer growth last year.
Aircraft

Cessna Completes CJ4 Wing Mate

Cessna Aircraft completed the wing mate on the first Citation CJ4, the largest member of the CJ series.

Steve Fossett Declared Dead

An Illinois county circuit judge approved a petition February 15 to declare Steve Fossett legally dead.
Charter & Fractional

Sentient Flight Group Finalizes TAG Purchase

Sentient Flight Group completed on January 31 the acquisition of TAG Aviation USA from Switzerland-based TAG Aviation Holding, a deal announced in October,

Active-Noise-Reduction Headset Unveiled

Lightspeed Aviation last month unveiled the Zulu Helo, an active-noise-reduction headset for helicopter pilots.

Berlin Tempelhof Supporters Report Progress

Defenders of Berlin Tempelhof Airport in downtown Berlin have reported significant progress in their fight to keep the downtown airport open.

Stage III Technologies Halts Operations

Stage III Technologies on February 8 ceased operations pending further funding, leaving just one company–Miami-based Quiet Technology Aerospace–currently p
Charter & Fractional

Alerion Partners with Security Group

Charter broker Alerion announced February 5 that it is partnering with Aviation Facilities Security Group (AFSG) to provide private aviation travelers with