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FBOs

Atlantic opens new terminal

Atlantic Aviation opened a new 6,000-sq-ft FBO terminal at Charleston Executive Airport in Johns Island, S.C.
Accidents

TEB crash prompts NTSB safety recommendation

The NTSB issued safety recommendations A-08-48 and -49 on July 17 warning that pilots may decide to abort takeoffs in Bombardier Challengers if the pilots
FBOs

New choice at Yellowstone

Avfuel dealer Choice Aviation’s new facilities are up and running at Yellowstone Regional Airport in Cody, Wyo., which is less than an hour from Yellowston
FBOs

Franchisee seeks split from Million Air stable

A battle is brewing between the Million Air FBO franchising company and one of its more prominent franchisees, a group of seven Million Air FBOs owned by v
FBOs

Servion serves up Avfuel

Waco, Texas-based Servion has built new facilities and joined the Avfuel network.
Aircraft

AIN Product Support Survey 2008

The highest overall rating for jets again goes to Gulfstream.
FBOs

DOJ orders Signature to sell FBO

For Signature Flight Support to proceed with its planned acquisition of seven Hawker Beechcraft FBOs, the Department of Justice (DOJ) will require that Sig
Safety

In-flight medical services more than just first aid

For entrepreneurs, the maturing of a growing market they created comes as a mixed triumph.
FBOs

Ross adds Laredo FBO

The Ross Aviation FBO chain acquired Laredo Air Center in Laredo, Texas.
FBOs

Renovations complete at Million Aire Victorville

Renovations are complete at the Million Air Victorville at Southern California Logistics Airport.
Training and Workforce

Air BP FBO training now online

Fuel provider Air BP is offering an online training program for FBOs in the company’s USGA dealer network.
Aircraft

Nord-Flyg Launches Q400 Program

Swedish cargo operator Nord-Flyg has launched a Q400 PF (Package Freighter) program with Canada’s Cascade Aerospace using two of the Bombardier turboprops
FBOs

BJC hosts customer cookout

Once a month during the hot Texas summer, Business Jet Center’s Dallas FBO rolls out the barbecue grill and dishes out sizzling hamburgers and hot d
FBOs

Middle East welcomes business aviation

Middle East FBO activity is accelerating, with a United Arab Emirates company planning to build an FBO at the new Al Maktoum International Airport and an A
FBOs

Landmark Expands West Coast FBO Network

Landmark Aviation has added Jimsair Aviation Services, located at San Diego International Airport, to its network of FBOs.
FBOs

Martinsburg facility provides convenient alternative to D.C.

Rob Garrett is not out to take on the large FBOs that populate many of the nation’s airports.
Charter & Fractional

Mayo clinic covers NetJets crews, owners

The 2,800-plus flight crews and the more than 3,100 share owners of NetJets aircraft and their passengers are now provided with emergency medical care by t
Regulations and Government

NPRM would extend TSA program

The Transportation Security Administration’s previously announced plans to require all operators of aircraft with an mtow of more than 12,500 pounds to adh
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Adds Three New Service Centers

Dassault Falcon Jet appointed two new authorized service centers in South Africa and reached agreement with a third company to provide support in Turkey.
Regulations and Government

Part 23 Requirements Under Review

The FAA is working on a review of Part 23 certification regulations, with the goal of “improving the certification process and requirements and also contin
Accidents

U.S. judge dismisses wrongful death suit in Brazilian midair

Wrongful-death suits brought on behalf of family members of passengers and crew killed in the 2006 midair between an Embraer Legacy and a Brazilian Gol 737
Maintenance and Modifications

Honeywell Adds StarPortUSA to Mx List

StarPortUSA, based at Orlando-Sanford (Fla.) International Airport, is now an authorized line maintenance service center for Honeywell Aerospace.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Nordam Takes On Cabinetry for Falcon 7X

Dassault Falcon Jet selected the Nordam Group to manufacture cabinetry for the Falcon 7X.
Aircraft

Cautious buyers hold out for price rationalization

While many expected 2008 to be one of the slowest summers in quite a while for the pre-owned market, foreign buying activity seems to have given the indust
Cabin Interior and Electronics

AvFab Receives Divan STC Approval

Clinton, Mo.-based Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) has received STC approval for its one-, two- and three-place side-facing divans on the Cessna 441 Conquest
Regulations and Government

FAA Official Joins Ranks at AIA

Daniel Elwell, FAA assistant administrator for aviation policy, planning and environment, has joined the Aerospace Industries Association as v-p of civil a
Regulations and Government

Congress delays decision on FAA funding again

With the days before Congress’ summer vacation rapidly dwindling, the FAA funding conundrum continued last month.
Aircraft

TWC Places Citation Columbus Order

Burbank, Calif.-based aircraft sales, maintenance, charter and management firm TWC Aviation last month placed an order for two Cessna Citation Columbus bus
Regulations and Government

Congressional Observer: August 2008

• Congress took an eight-day break to celebrate the Fourth of July.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Cargo flight fata for pilot

Bombardier DHC-6 Twin Otter 100, Hyannis, Mass., June 18, 2008–The Wiggins Airways Twin Otter was substantially damaged when it crashed during takeoff from