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New Airport in Georgia

Georgia’s new Paulding County celebrated the ribbon-cutting for the state’s newest airport–Paulding County Regional Airport–on November 14 with an airshow
Aircraft

Eclipse Plan Approved, Factory Doors Still Open

Just one day after filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy last Tuesday, a group of investors, including European distributor Etirc Aviation, received court approval
Airports

Bangkok Airports Blockade Ends, Airfields To Reopen

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International and Don Muang Airports are set to reopen on Thursday, following a high court ruling today that might clear the way for T
ATC

Industry awaits publication of final rule on D.C. ADIZ

AOPA expects the Department of Transportation will publish the final rule on the Washington, D.C., air defense identification zone (ADIZ) days before Presi
Regulations and Government

DHS Finalizes e-APIS Rule

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on November 18 issued a final rule for plans to move forward with implementation of its proposed Electronic Advan
Engines

Embraer Studies Chinese Market for RJs

Embraer released its first market outlook dedicated to the Chinese market at Airshow China 2008 in the People’s Republic of China.
Regulations and Government

In public comments, industry skewers LASP

Comments submitted to the Transportation Security Administration about the proposal to enact rules mandating new security processes for aircraft with a max
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Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Expert Guide jet card adds joy to season

Fractional share operator Flexjet of Dallas has an innovative answer to the perennial holiday season question, “What do you give to someone who has everyth
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aviation Finance

Last year when AIN took a close look at the aviation finance industry, the prevailing sentiment among industry insiders was that if you were looking
FBOs

Jet Aviation now officially part of GD

Concluding a transaction first announced in August, General Dynamics last month finalized its purchase of Jet Aviation at a cost of approximately $2.18 bil
Regulations and Government

New cast in Washington changes bizav landscape

General aviation groups pled-ged to work with the Obama Administration when it takes the reins of the federal government early next year, but in the days f
Aircraft

Europe certifies Eclipse 500

Albuquerque, N.M.-based Eclipse Aviation on November 21 received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) type certification for the Eclipse 500.
Regulations and Government

Garvey A candidate For DOT Secretary?

Jane Garvey, the first female FAA Administrator and the first agency boss to serve a full congressionally mandated five-year term, late last month joined t
FBOs

Millville Jet center listed on eBay

Word spread quickly throughout the business aviation community when an eBay ad appeared on November 19 offering Millville Jet Center for sale at $2.5 milli
Aircraft

Pre-owned Market ’08

Last year demand for pre-owned business jets and turboprops remained strong.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Tests Electric Brake System

Bombardier Aerospace recently flew a Global 5000 testbed with an all-electric braking system, which the Canadian company claims is a civil aviation first.
Maintenance and Modifications

Cessna Breaks Ground On Columbus Facility

Cessna Aircraft recently broke ground on a Wichita Citation Columbus design and assembly facility.
Regulations and Government

FAA Addresses SSBJ Noise Limits

Would-be manufacturers of supersonic business jets–Aerion, Gulfstream and Supersonic Aerospace International–are encouraged by an updated FAA policy statem
FBOs

Acquisitions Boost Atlantic Aviation Profits

Macquarie Infrastructure, which owns the 64-base Atlantic Aviation FBO chain, reported that its airport services business achieved “year-over-year growth i
Charter & Fractional

Aspen Jetride Surrenders Charter Certificate

Aspen Jetride, the charter operator that acquired the assets of Aspen Executive Air (AEXJet) after AEXJet filed for bankruptcy protection last year, has ce
Charter & Fractional

It’s Over: DayJet Files for Bankruptcy

Per-seat, on-demand very light jet (VLJ) air-taxi firm DayJet on November 14 filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy (liquidation), just four days after company fou
Training and Workforce

First Phenom Customers Receive Type Ratings

The first Embraer Phenom 100 customers have received their type ratings in the very light jet after completing training with Embraer CAE Training Services
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Certifies Soloy 206 Turbine Mk II

Soloy Aviation has received FAA certification for its Soloy 206 Turbine Mk II, a Cessna 206H re-engined with a 417-shp Rolls-Royce 250-B17F/2 turboprop eng
FBOs

Resort Aviation Completes $1 Million Makeover

Western Petroleum announced last month that Resort Aviation has expanded and remodeled the Coeur d’Alene, Idaho FBO that is part of its ExxonMobil Aviation
Avionics

WAAS/SBAS-FMS OK’d for Astra Light Jet

Global Aviation recently installed dual Universal Avionics UNS-1Ew WAAS/SBAS-FMSs in an Astra light jet.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault To Open Reno Service Center

On March 30 next year Dassault Falcon will open its newest factory-owned service center at Nevada’s Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
FBOs

TAG Aviation Launches New Business in U.S.

TAG Aviation Holding has launched a new completions management consulting and aircraft acquisition and brokerage service at the former San Francisco headqu
Accidents

Wake turbulence studied in crash of Learjet in Mexico

On November 4 Learjet 45 XC-VMC crashed into a mixed residential and commercial area in central Mexico City during an approach to Benito Juarez Internation
Aircraft

Luxury cars inspire Learjet 85 cabin

While Bombardier’s split with Grob on the Learjet 85 program was one topic of conversation at the NBAA Convention in October, it was that aircraft’s cabin
FBOs

Million Air FBOs Become Odyssey Aviation

On January 1, seven Million Air FBOs will switch to a new brand name, Odyssey Aviation, and join a marketing partnership with the Odyssey Aviation Bahamas