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FBOs

24/7 FBO Opening at Berlin Schoenefeld

ExecuJet Europe next month is opening what it describes as the first dedicated executive aircraft FBO at Berlin Schoenefeld Airport.
FBOs

Air-taxi Operator’s Certificate Revoked

The FAA last week revoked the Part 135 certificate of American Air Network (AAN) of Chesterfield, Mo., saying the company permitted flights for hire to be
Accidents

Final Reports Due on Learjet Fatal Crashes

The NTSB on Tuesday is scheduled to adopt its final investigation reports, including the determination of probable cause, of two fatal Learjet accidents–de
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Poised for a Profitable Year?

If Berkshire Hathaway’s first-quarter results are any indication, its NetJets subsidiary will record a profit this year, which would be a reversal from $80
Regulations and Government

Unrest Persists over Flight Time and Rest Rules

The FAA has been working for years to revise Part 121 and 135 flight time, duty and rest rules, but it’s still not close to issuing new proposals or final
Accidents

NTSB Reports on Hawker Loss-of-Control Incident

An NTSB preliminary report posted yesterday provides details on a May 4 incident involving a Hawker 800A that went of control and lost more than 10,000 fee
Aircraft

Gulfstream Will Not Go It Alone on an SSBJ

Gulfstream Aerospace president Bryan Moss has dismissed the company’s long-discussed “Quiet Supersonic Jet” (QSJ).
Aircraft

The Game’s On for Sport-Jet

Excel-Jet’s four-seat, single-engine very light jet, the Sport-Jet, flew for the first time this past weekend from Colorado Springs Airport.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Aviation Signs First Skylliance Partner

Executive Airlines of Barcelona, Spain, is the first company to join Skylliance, a new membership program for charter operators in Europe introduced by Swi
Training and Workforce

Special Training Needed for Pilots Using Rnav SIDs

Operators using the new Rnav SID procedures at Dallas/Fort Worth and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airports can expect a visit from their princi
Airports

DOT IG Wants Answers About Runway Incursions

An increase in the number and severity of runway incursions at three major airports has promoted an audit by the DOT inspector general (IG).
Airports

Pumping In Support for Fuel Simplification Bill

To lift what NBAA and the National Air Transportation Association call “confusing” and “burdensome” requirements from FBOs and fuel companies, Sen.
Regulations and Government

Little Time Left To Comment on Tax Proposals

There is still a short time remaining to alert Congress about what NBAA calls “harmful” tax proposals in pending federal legislation.
Charter & Fractional

More Operational Control Workshops Scheduled

Starting with a session next Tuesday in Van Nuys, Calif., the FAA has scheduled seven more briefings on its proposed guidance policy on air carrier operati
ATC

New Gateway Airports Named for DCA Access

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today named Dallas Love Field, Memphis International and Milwaukee General Mitchell International as the n
ATC

ADS-B Lurches Onto Center Stage

While pilots agree that ADS-B is the next big thing for the National Airspace System, with FAA Administrator Marion Blakey describing it as the “FAA’s moon
Training and Workforce

Mustang Training Program Taking Shape

FlightSafety International and Cessna are making significant progress in the development of the training program for the new Mustang VLJ, scheduled to begi
Accidents

Crew Blamed for Montrose Challenger 600 Crash

The NTSB Tuesday issued its determination regarding the stall and fatal crash of a Challenger 600 during takeoff from Montrose, Colo., on Nov, 28, 2004.
Safety

Recommendations Repeated for Deicing Measures

As a result of its investigation into the Montrose accident, the NTSB recommended that the FAA “develop visual and tactile training aids” that show small a
Charter & Fractional

Swiss Startup Orders 50 Embraer Phenom 100s

Zurich-based startup JetBird announced it ordered 50 Phenom 100s, a very light jet under development by Embraer, for a planned European on-demand air taxi
Regulations and Government

Blakey Reveals More Clues into Possible User Fees

The FAA’s funding stream being tied to the price of an airline ticket is not sufficient or reliable enough to fund the agency and “a new funding mechanism”
Regulations and Government

Obtaining Data from the FAA Is Getting Easier

Over the last several months, the FAA has redesigned its Web site so that it’s easier to use, better or
Accidents

Many Factors Led to Fatal Hansa Jet Crash

The NTSB’s recently released final report implicates errors and FAR violations in the Nov.
FBOs

Next Up for Landmark: Van Nuys

No sooner had Landmark Aviation celebrated its refurbished Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) FBO and maintenance facility last Thursday, than it turn
ATC

And ’Commercial Airspace’ Is?

As the user-fee battle rages, rhetoric from Air Transport Association member airlines is reaching vast audiences.
ATC

Alaska ADS-B Returning to ATC Radar Scopes

ADS-B-equipped aircraft will be back on ATC radar screens in Alaska after an absence of several weeks.
Charter & Fractional

Pogo Won’t Be Bouncing Anytime Soon

Very light jet air-taxi hopeful Pogo will likely “not launch operations before 2009,” according to company CEO and former American Airlines boss Robert Cra
Regulations and Government

Crandall Says Public Should Pay More of ATC Costs

In the war of words between the airlines and general aviation about who should pay how much for ATC services, Pogo’s Robert Crandall argues that more of th
ATC

FAA Puts New Controller Pact into Effect

With the failure of Congress to take any action in the contract dispute between the FAA and the air traffic controllers union, the agency arbitrarily put i
Accidents

NTSB Begins Learjet Crash Investigation

Investigation has started into a June 2 accident involving Learjet 35 N182K, which crashed in Baker Cove a few hundreds yards short of the runway while try