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Quest flies its Kodiak Turboprop single

Quest Aircraft’s new Kodiak high-wing, 10-passenger turboprop single made a brief first flight October 16, exactly two years after the startup dedicated it
Aircraft

Several OEMs announce upgrades at NBAA show

While no manufacturers actually launched new aircraft at the NBAA Convention last month, several did commit to major improvements for their existing produc
Charter & Fractional

Proposed contract stirs hornets’ nest at NetJets

Mount Saint Helens wasn’t the only imminent eruption last month.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dallas airmotive closing New Jersey facility

Dallas Airmotive’s late-September announcement that it would be closing its Millville, N.J.
Airports

O’Hare Slots Set To Be in Effect on November 1

On November 1, the FAA was scheduled to reinstate for six months (until April 30) a general aviation slot limitation and reservation program at Chicago O’H
Aircraft

Bush and Kerry Visit Eclipse Aviation

It might be considered an honor for an established business jet manufacturer to get a visit from either President Bush or Senator John Kerry during this el
Aircraft

Eight Days Gives Beechjet 400As a New Interior

Thanks to Raytheon Aircraft Services’ new quick-change interior program, owners of the Beechjet 400A (S/N 110 and later) can get a new cabin makeover fairl
Aircraft

Hush Kit Reduces Cabin Noise in Premier I

Raytheon Aircraft announced a lightweight interior modification for its Premier I that the company says reduces cabin average noise level to 82.2 dBA on ta
Security

Medical Service Provider Unveils Security Services

MedAire has expanded beyond the medical-assistance services and products the company has provided the airline and business aviation industry for 20 years,
Safety

Singapore Establishes Confidential Reporting Program

Singapore has established a program for pilots, air traffic controllers, mechanics and others to report aviation safety incidents confidentially and withou
Regulations and Government

Libya Flight Restrictions Lifted

Effective last month, the FAA lifted its long-time prohibition against most flight operations to and from Libya, as well as overflight restrictions.
Safety

A700 VLJ To Have Inflatable Restraint Systems

Phoenix, Ariz.-based Amsafe Aviation has been selected to provide inflatable restraint systems for the pilot and copilot seats in the Adam A700 twin-engine
Aircraft

Gulfstream Poised To Finish Year on a High Note

Third-quarter results show that Gulfstream is on its way to ending this year with significantly improved numbers in deliveries, earnings and sales.
Aircraft

Cessna Reports Increased Citation Sales and Deliveries

Reporting on its third-quarter results, Textron said its Cessna Aircraft unit received orders for 71 Citations, including 22 for the new CJ2+, and 13 more
Charter & Fractional

Part 135 Fatal Leads to Call for Emergency Briefings

The NTSB wants the FAA to emphasize the need for pilots, particularly those in single-pilot Part 135 operations, to provide “timely emergency briefings.” T
Airports

Agency Must Report on DCA Access Progress

By March 1, the Department of Homeland Security, in conjunction with the Transportation Security Administration and Secret Service, must provide a report t
Aircraft

Eclipse accelerates VLJ production schedule

Eclipse Aviation has accelerated its production schedule for the Eclipse 500 very light jet by seven months and announced plans for its customer-support ne
Avionics

RVSM Package FAA Approved for Pilatus PC-12

Pilatus Aircraft in Broomfield, Colo., reports that the FAA has certified an avionics package that enables the PC-12 turboprop single to meet the RVSM requ
FBOs

Group Adds Fuel Discounts at 268 FBOs

Jet Fleet International (JFI), a Los Angeles-based company that arranges discounts for products and services for members, last month introduced a fuel disc
FBOs

Encore, GTCR Get a Landmark Deal

Encore FBO and private-equity firm GTCR Golder Rauner announced late yesterday that they entered a joint definitive agreement to acquire Landmark Aviation’
Aircraft

Gulfstream G450 Exceeding Range Expectations

After more than 1,850 hours of flight testing, Gulfstream said it has determined that the new G450 will fly 3,500 nm at Mach 0.85, 500 nm farther than its
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Reduces Prices on More Parts

Prices of another 2,700 Gulfstream spare parts have been cut as of late last month.
Avionics

TSO Clears Way for L-3 TAWS Installations

L-3 Communications Avionics Systems last month announced TSO approval for the Model 8100 terrain awareness and warning system (TAWS), clearing the way for
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Nawtie, Not Nice

Cabin systems supplier Intheairnet is out to prove that it can be both naughty and nice with the introduction last month of the Network and Wireless Techno
Regulations and Government

Congress Pulls an End Run on Age-60 Rule

The Senate voted late last night to extend the retirement age for Part 121 airline pilots to 65, sending the measure to President Bush to sign into law.
Engines

Snecma Begins Silvercrest Core Engine Tests

French engine manufacturer Snecma recently started ground tests of the core engine demonstrator for its Silvercrest business aircraft turbofan.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Travelers Expanding Bizav Insurance Coverage

Travelers’ Atlanta-based aviation division yesterday announced that it will be expanding its corporate flight coverage to include hull and liability insura
FBOs

Million Air consolidates at Provo Municipal Airport

Million Air Provo has acquired the assets of its only on-field competitor, Advantage Aviation, at Provo (Utah) Municipal Airport (PVU).
Airports

SMO still billing, despite FAA ruling

Aircraft operators will continue to receive bills from the city for landing at Santa Monica Airport (SMO), despite an FAA finding last month that the city’
FBOs

Ross Aviation, Centre partners acquire Denver Air

Ross Aviation and Centre Partners have announced their entry into the FBO market with the acquisition of Denver Air at Jefferson County Airport in Broomfie