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Intrusion-warning Systems from Securaplane

One of few companies that make aircraft intrusion-monitoring equipment, Securaplane claims to be the security system recommended most by OEMs and FBOs worl
Security

Security Training

For GA airports that are searching for ways to train employees, tenants and users about TSA security guidelines, an Edmonton, Canada company has released a
Security

An Emphasis on Security

Some states have taken a hard line on GA airport security.
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Security

A Security System for Remote Airports

One of the flaws of the Airport Watch program, according to the Congressional Research Service (CRS), is that it is sometimes difficult to differentiate be
Security

Airport Security: Perceived terror threat spurs improvements at smaller airports

Even though a general aviation airplane has never been used for a known act of terrorism, securing general aviation airports against any such act continues
Safety

‘Virtual radar’ system raises security concerns

The popular but, some would say, odd pastime of planespotting has recruited new high-tech help, a “virtual radar” hooked to a personal computer that allows
Maintenance and Modifications

Pratt & Whitney enters market for PMA parts

Pratt & Whitney took the aviation world by surprise when it announced in February the launch of a new division to manufacture PMA replacement parts for CFM
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Charter & Fractional

Club328’s SkyBond program offers flight hours for ‘loan’

UK operator Club328 has devised a new way to market charter flights through its new SkyBond program.
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Safety

Business Aviation Safety: Can risk-management training improve the industry's record?

The spate of high-profile business aviation accidents a little more than a year ago, many of which were Part 135 flights, has prompted industry experts to
Aircraft

Luton Center adds $4.5 Million in Gulfstream spare parts

Gulfstream Aerospace is adding spare-parts inventory valued at $4.5 million to its Luton, England, service center to support the growing fleet of Gulfstrea
Charter & Fractional

Mayo Aviation: Charter firm offers maintenance services

Mayo Aviation, located on Englewood, Colo.’s Centennial Airport, offers both maintenance and a large Part 135 operation.
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DC-9 detained in Mexico with five tons of drugs

According to a report by Air Security International, a DC-9 then registered to a U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications

CRS JET spares ISO 9001:2000 and AS9120 certified

“Obtaining ISO 9001:200 and AS9120 certification of our quality-management system was a critical part of meeting the demand for the highest level of qualit

NBAA offers tech scholarships

“We’re trying to do a better job of getting the word out about Tracs scholarships for 2007.
Rotorcraft

Lawsuit claims faulty PMA part downed helicopter

A lawyer who filed a lawsuit on behalf of family members killed in a June 15, 2003, helicopter crash began taking depositions from defendant Rolls-Royce in
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Maintenance and Modifications

Raisbeck Engineering appoints Stevens Aviation ZR Lite Center

Raisbeck Engineering has appointed Stevens Aviation of Greenville, S.C., an authorized installation center for the ZR Lite.
Aircraft

Landmark Aviation to install King Air winglets

Under the terms of an agreement with BLR Aerospace, Landmark Aviation has become an authorized dealer for the Everett, Wash.-based aerospace research and d
Regulations and Government

FAA proposes imposing operational limitations for large aircraft

Manufacturers of Part 25 transport aircraft weighing more than 75,000 pounds, including business jet OEMs, will be required to develop operational limitati

Women in Aviation Conference

User fees, career-building strategies and striking a balance between professional success and personal achievements topped the agenda at the 17th annual Wo
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Maintenance and Modifications

NBAA conference highlights leadership roles for today’s maintenance technician

More than a few business aviation technicians have expressed frustration that NBAA doesn’t represent them and their interests, maintaining, instead, that t

Pilots stall delivery of 2nd Q400 to French fireguard

A controversy is flaring at the French fireguard about the use of converted Bombardier Dash 8Q-400 turboprops as heavy waterbombers.
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Viking Air might revive Twin Otter

Viking Air, the Vancouver-based specialist in support, STCs and airframe mods for de Havilland Canada (DHC) Beavers and Otters, has acquired full productio
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Online logbook program helps pilots keep current

The paperwork demands of a high-performance single- or twin-engine airplane or helicopter are enormous and can be a continuing headache for owners and oper
Charter & Fractional

Charter firm eyes Asia-Pacific market

Executive charter broker Hunt & Palmer is opening an office in Hong Kong next month.

Comair’s fate hangs in balance as talks with cabin crews resume

Comair and representatives of its some 970 flight attendants returned to the bargaining table last month, days after the Cincinnati-based regional filed fo

Broader scope for Delta RJs

Delta Air Lines looked to become the latest U.S.

PSA fires wildcat Teamsters

PSA Airlines last month fired 13 employees in connection with an April 26 wildcat strike of some 70 ramp and gate workers that disrupted service for more t
Aircraft

Korean launch highlights busy season in Canada

South Korea’s first regional airline, Jeju Air, plans to launch service this month with the first of five 74-seat Bombardier Q400 turboprops.
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Compass a Go

A 63-percent affirmative vote last month by the pilots of Northwest Airlines for a new labor deal officially frees Northwest (operating as Compass Airlines