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ATC

NGATS focus of FAA workshop

At the FAA’s two-day New Technology Workshop last month, the focus was sharply on the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NGATS).
Charter & Fractional

Christiansen is new president of NetJets

Long-time business aviation leader Jim Christiansen might be feeling a little déjà vu after his appointment last month as president of NetJets Aviation in
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ATC

Only 30 Days Given for Public Input

Federal agencies on January 8 issued a notice asking for the public’s help to decide if there is a need to continue to operate or invest in the loran-C rad
Airports

Florida Airport Touts Its Growth

Kissimmee Gateway Airport, which bills itself as the most reasonably priced and accessible Orlando, Fla.-area airport, has experienced strong growth in bus
Airports

Houston Executive Airport Goes Public

Houston Executive Airport, a conversion of the former Air Rice Airport near Katy, Texas, on Houston’s west side, to a business aviation facility, is up and
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Europe pilots less enamored of union

NetJets Europe pilots have yet to form their planned trade union and now there are signs that the movement to do so might be losing momentum as flight crew
Charter & Fractional

Fractional Pilot Hires Fall in 2006

The five major fractional operators fell short of AIR’s projected pilot hiring levels last year, according to statistics prepared by the Atlanta-based avia
Regulations and Government

AOPA Fights ‘Terrorist’ Declaration

AOPA has requested that the state of Ohio remove a requirement that with their annual aircraft registration renewal aircraft owners in the state sign a dec
Maintenance and Modifications

AAR Acquires Regional Aircraft MRO

Maintenance provider AAR has acquired essentially all of the assets of Reebaire Aircraft, a regional aircraft MRO firm in Hot Springs, Ark.
Accidents

Pilot Blames Weather for Runway Incursion

While the NTSB investigation into last month’s runway incursion at Denver International Airport continues, the pilot of one of the aircraft involved said b
Regulations and Government

Slight Changes to Position and Hold

The FAA updated guidance (FAA Notice NJO 7110.456) to controllers for taxi into position and hold (TIPH) procedures, effective February 5.
Avionics

FAA To Cease Monitoring Selected Navaids

Under an FAA cost-cutting proposal, certain ILS approaches, localizer-type directional aids, microwave landing systems and nondirectional beacons at some 2
Accidents

NTSB: Pinnacle crash exposes cultural, systemic safety flaws

A lack of professionalism, discipline and knowledge exhibited by the two pilots flying the Pinnacle Airlines Bombardier CRJ200 that crashed in Jefferson Ci
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Regulations and Government

FAA issues new rule for charter operators

In part because of a high-profile charter crash at Teterboro Airport (TEB) early in 2005 and several other accidents involving responsibility for operation
Regulations and Government

Part 125 Waiver Notice Revised

New FAA Notice N8000.345 provides revised guidance for obtaining Letters of Deviation Authority (LODA), applicable to operators of corporate jetliners (suc
Airports

Slot Program Extended at La Guardia

As expected, the FAA extended the reservation and slot program under the high-density rule at New York La Guardia Airport.
Airports

More DCA Gateway Airports Named

The Transportation Security Administration recently designated Dulles International Airport and Bradley International Airport gateway facilities for pre-cl
Regulations and Government

Part 135 now under new ETOPS rule

The FAA last month issued a final rule on ETOPS (extended-range twin-engine operational performance standards) that allows operators of commercial aircraft
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Regulations and Government

Age 60 Report Posted on FAA Web Site

The final report of the FAA/industry rulemaking age-60 committee is now posted on the agency’s Web site.
Airports

Colorado Airports Get Pasted with an STMP

IFR special traffic management programs (STMP) are in effect during the ski season at three Colorado airports (Aspen, Eagle and Rifle) during these dates:
FBOs

Paris FBO Continues Recovery from Fire

Universal Weather & Aviation said it could take until the middle of this month before it can fully repair damage to its Paris Le Bourget FBO.
Avionics

Do Noise-canceling Headsets Work Too Well?

The FAA is concerned that some noise-canceling headsets might prevent pilots from hearing audible alarms, abnormal engine noise or other mechanical sounds.
Regulations and Government

New Policy for Adding Charter Airplane Eased Only Slightly

While the FAA did rescind Notice N8000.336 regarding addition of airplanes to Part 135 certificates, late last year it reissued the policy in a new notice,
Aircraft

Eclipse delivers first customer Model 500

After an extended gestation period and months of uncertainty about first delivery, Eclipse Aviation delivered its first production very light jet (VLJ).
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Regulations and Government

Insulation Mandate Delayed Two Years

The FAA extended by 24 months–to Sept.
Charter & Fractional

Double Your Pleasure, Double Your Jets

NetJets has doubled its order for new Hawkers.
Aircraft

NTSB: Lack of Experience Factor in Crash

The NTSB final report on the May 2005 crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B found several causes, notably the pilot’s mishandling a partial power loss in the left en
Aircraft

Executive Dream on Wings Selling Well

Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner is rapidly finding favor in an executive configuration.
Maintenance and Modifications

Skilled technicians wanted; apply almost anywhere

If business aviation observers are on the right track, the industry is again facing a shortage of the skilled craftsmen it needs to keep up with burgeoning
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Regulations and Government

Revised Air-taxi Security Rules Issued

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has released a revised Twelve-Five Standard Security Program (TFSSP), effective March 12.