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Telex Debuts New ANR Headset

Telex Communications, a long-time provider of commercial aviation headsets, has a new product that offers battery-free active noise reduction (ANR).

Riding the roller coaster

Skyrocketing jet fuel prices did almost nothing to slow down high-flying business jet travelers, who collectively took to the skies in record numbers this
Aircraft

Grob readies network as SPn program picks up the pace

Grob, the German company that is developing the versatile, all-composite SPn light jet, has created a U.S.

Dassault Falcon 7X to join NetJets Europe fleet in 2008

NetJets Europe’s order for 24 Dassault Falcon 7Xs reflects a powerful declaration of intent for both companies.
Accidents

Lidle SR20 crash in New York ignites debate about GA safety

When New York Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle, 34, and his flight instructor, Tyler Stranger, 26, crashed their Cirrus SR20 into an east side Manhattan high-ris
Safety

With RDT’s Tempus, there’s always a doctor on board

Virgin Atlantic Airways is the latest major carrier to improve its passengers’ chances of surviving a major health problem in flight by investing in the Te
Security

Drug bust incites demand for more security at Irish airports

A Cessna Citation VI owned by a prominent Irish businessman was caught up in a major drug bust on September 26, when Belgian police impounded the aircraft
Aircraft

New Turboprops: The VLJ invasion isn't hampering turboprop development

Bell Agusta BA609–The Bell Agusta BA609 tiltrotor program is progressing on schedule.
Maintenance and Modifications

San Diego Police upgrading AStars

Carlsbad, Calif.-based Jet Source (Booth No.
Charter & Fractional

Axis Jet forms charter unit with a trio of King Airs

On October 3, corporate aircraft sales and management company Axis Jet announced the opening of a new Part 135 air charter division based at Sacramento Exe

Avfuel scholarship winner gives back

David Graham of Rock Hill, S.C., will collect $2,000 and a $500 U.S.

NBAA Convention News celebrates 35 years

It’s hard to believe, but the magazine you’re holding in your hands is entering its 35th year.
Engines

PW300 series on the agenda at P&WC’s tech session

Pratt & Whitney Canada will present a two-hour session from 1 p.m.
FBOs

Order fuel and FBO services online at ‘FlashTurn’ Web site

Horizon Business Concepts this month introduced an online service that allows operators to register FBO service requests and obtain fuel confirmations on t

2007 Husky is the big prize in EAA drawing

NBAA visitors to the Experimental Aircraft Association exhibit (Booth No.
Safety

Gulfstream V causes runway incursion at Los Angeles

The FAA has interviewed the pilots of a Gulfstream V that caused a runway incursion on September 30 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), during whic
Avionics

ACSS offers technology to halt runway accidents

The crash of Comair Flight 5191 in the early morning darkness of August 27 has given pause to the entire aviation community.
Airports

London airport plans expansion

London Biggin Hill Airport (Booth No.
Charter & Fractional

Broker Air Partner buys UK charter operator

Global charter broker Air Partner International has acquired UK executive charter operator Gold Air for £4.4 million ($8.1 million).
Rotorcraft

HeliFlite adds fourth Bell 430 to its frax fleet

Helicopter fractional ownership and charter company HeliFlite (Booth No.
Aircraft

More than 40 Falcon 7X trijets on production line

Certification of Dassault’s 69,000-pound (maximum takeoff weight) 7X remains on track for early next year.

UVTripPlanner gets a new look

Universal Weather and Aviation is unveiling several new services and tools here at NBAA’06 at Booth No.
FBOs

50 years of Duncan Aviation: Company celebrates half-century of service

When Donald Duncan founded Duncan Aviation in 1956, the business was a sales-driven one, with all other activities advancing the goal of selling airplanes.
Aircraft

Pilot Report: Sino Swearingen

A sage old pilot once neatly captured the purpose of business aviation: “People buy airplanes because they want to go places…fast.”
Avionics

Sandel’s ‘hi-def’ EHSI lights cockpit with LEDs

Light-emitting diodes (LED) as the backlighting source for glass avionics? Thanks to a patented design from Sandel Avionics, that’s precisely what the Vist
Aircraft

Ready or not, VLJs are here

There are 12 very light jets currently in development, in flight-test or recently certified.
Charter & Fractional

The Charter Market

Demand for aircraft charter is rising worldwide, with more businesses and private individuals willing and able to start taking this increasingly attractive
Aircraft

Spectrum launches S-33 follow-on

Start-up manufacturer Spectrum Aeronautical announced last month that it has selected the GE/Honda HF120 turbofan engine to power a new $6.2 million (2006