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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

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.
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.
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.

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

FAA Tackles ATC Training

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

Mode-S Flight ID Capability Finally Being Realized

A Lufthansa Boeing 737 recently became the first aircraft to use Mode S capability to transmit its radar identification (flight ID), without the use of sec

HeliWagon to load ’em up, move ’em out

Spec-Ops Aviation (Booth No.

Sunrise differs with NTSB on crash probe

The president of the helicopter supply company that was held partially responsible for the crash of a Eurocopter AS 350D two years ago has disputed the NTS

Agusta adds AW139 to its Philly stake toppings

AgustaWestland celebrated the opening of a new AW139 medium-twin helicopter assembly line in Philadelphia last week, just days before the company announced

Schweizer 434 designed for utilitarian role

Schweizer Aircraft (Booth No.

Seven-year gestation for engine failure

A Eurocopter AS 350D that lost engine power during a sightseeing flight in January 2006 and suffered “substantial” damage during the landing had lost oil p

Simulator works its magic on R22, R44

Merlin Simulation (Booth No.

AgustaWestland sales top $163M

AgustaWestland kicked off what is expected to be a bonanza of sales activity this week by announcing contracts for new helicopters worth an estimated $163

Accidents declined only slightly last year

Despite a strong push for better safety by HAI through a series of training and awareness programs, total helicopter accidents in the U.S.

Children’s Hospital gets Bell 206

Birmingham, Ala.-based Children’s Hospital took delivery last month of a 1995 Bell 206L4, the first helicopter in the state dedicated and equipped exclusiv
ATC

WAAS approaches coming to heliports

The FAA last month approved GPS wide-area augmentation system (WAAS) LPV instrument approach criteria for helicopters, opening the floodgates for the new l

Firemax operators now have a choice of approved water tanks

The helicopter division of Kaman Aerospace (Booth No.

People in Aviation: February 2008

Paul DeHerrera has been appointed COO of Universal Avionics.
Safety

NASA Releases Pilot Survey Results

As promised, NASA in December released responses collected from the airline and general aviation pilot surveys as part of the National Aviation Operational
Safety

Lithium battery fires spark new rules

New regulations limiting–and in some cases prohibiting–the transport of certain types of batteries on passenger aircraft are directed at the airlines, but
Charter & Fractional

Pilot shortage looms for charter operators

Although the market for charter and fractional ownership is still strong in the U.S., operators might soon face a shortage of qualified pilots and maintena

Embraer Finalizes Phenom Jet Plant

Embraer recently completed the production plant in Gavião Peixoto near São Paulo, Brazil, for its Phenom 100 and 300 jets.
FBOs

Florida Welcomes Corporate Eagle

Waterford, Mich.-based Corporate Eagle is building a terminal/hangar complex at St.
Maintenance and Modifications

PrivatAir Takes Second Exec 787-8

Charter firm PrivatAir has converted one of its two options into an order for a $162 million VIP Boeing 787-8.

Cirrus Relocates Its Headquarters

Cirrus Design late last year struck a deal with the Duluth, Minn.

EC Addresses Challenges in the Industry

The European Commission in January adopted an agenda for general and business aviation in Europe after studying this segment to quantify its value and iden
Airports

Customs Available at Carlsbad

Beginning January 15, operators flying out of Carlsbad Airport in Southern California have been able to obtain pay-for-service U.S.