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Regulations and Government

Temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) covering the U.S. border with Mexico in Arizona and New Mexico may not be as temporary as some would wish

Though active only in evening and night hours, they will be in effect through December 31 and are likely to be renewed.
FBOs

Looking for advice on selecting an FBO?

Consult AIN’s annual FBO Survey results in this issue, starting on page 20.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aircraft Paint

Exterior paint has always been a statement.
Regulations and Government

Lawmaker Calls for FAA Boosterism

Rep.
Regulations and Government

NTSB Recommits to GA Safety

When the GAMA executive board was in Washington, D.C., for the industry briefing earlier this year, acting NTSB chairman Mark Rosenker assured GAMA members
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation adds Midcoast to North American holdings

When European private-equity firm Permira acquired Jet Aviation from the Hirschmann family five months ago, some industry observers speculated that the new
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FBOs

Interest in contract fuel rises with jet-A prices

With jet-A prices already soaring and likely to climb during the summer, business jet operators continue to seek ways to save money on fuel.
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FBOs

AIN readers weigh in on value of fuel promotions

With crude oil and jet-A prices rising and demand continuing to grow, retail purchasers of fuel might wonder why fuel companies bother with promotional pro
FBOs

Macquarie buy makes it three big FBO chains

When Macquarie Infrastructure completes its planned $338 million acquisition of the Trajen FBO chain in the third quarter, the aviation industry will have
FBOs

Charlotte, one year later

Wilson Air Center’s Charlotte/Douglas International Airport FBO in North Carolina recently celebrated one year of operation, under a management contract wi
FBOs

Business aviation grows in Sioux Falls

South Dakota corporate aviation continues growing, and to meet the needs of the flying community, Business Aviation Services is building a new FBO terminal
FBOs

Atlas Aviation's second maes an FBO chain

As of May 1, the former Island Aviation FBO at Merritt Island Airport in Florida reopened as the second FBO owned by Atlas Aviation.
FBOs

Two new FBOs for Signature

On May 1, Signature Flight Support opened the first purpose-built business aviation center at Robin Hood Airport in Doncaster/Sheffield, UK.
Airports

Say goodbye to Mirabel

The passenger facilities at Canada’s Montréal-Mirabel International Airport are candidates for a $C100 million ($87 million) transformation into an “indoor
FBOs

Three more for Trajen

FBO chain Trajen has purchased three more FBOs, bringing its total to 22 facilities.
FBOs

Rochester sells to Million Air

Million Air franchise Regent Aviation in Saint Paul, Minn., bought Rochester Aviation at Minnesota Rochester International Airport and renamed the FBO Rege
FBOs

Phillips 66 overhauls web site

ConocoPhillips has redesigned its Web site to help pilots find Phillips 66 FBOs and allow FBOs to take advantage of new technology.
FBOs

New FBO association forming

Another aviation association is forming, this time to serve FBOs with three or fewer facilities.
FBOs

Showalter FBO turns 60

Orlando Executive Airport FBO and Phillips 66 dealer Showalter Flying Service is 60 years old this year and held a huge hangar party in April to celebrate
Airports

Chicago DuPage Airport

“Without a doubt, DuPage Airport [DPA] is the premier corporate aviation airport in the Midwest–both land and air side,” David Bird, executive director of
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FBOs

Signature Flight Support: FBO company struggles to improve its reputation

Signature Flight Support has steadily stuck to its strategy since its founding in 1992 and has grown to become the largest multiple-base FBO company
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Safety

Tackling the Winy City's Winter Weather

DuPage has 10.8 million sq ft of pavement, including runways, taxiways, ramp area, roads and parking lots.
Airports

German airports ramp up for World Cup traffic

Special slot procedures will be in place at about 20 German airports during the World Cup soccer tournament, which runs from June 9 to July 9.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Cessna's demo Caravan crashes

Cessna 208 Caravan, Yucaipa, Calif., March 29, 2006–Cessna Aircraft Western and Canada regional sales manager Steve O’Neill and Rick Voorhis, presid
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Learjet loses control on takeoff

Learjet 35, Philadelphia, March 22, 2006–As the Bankair Learjet N58EM was taking off at 2 a.m.
Safety

Vigilance required to ensure ramp safety

Ramp accidents and incidents continue to plague the aviation industry, but the good news is that FBOs, charter operators and flight departments are taking
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Jetranger crashes in trees

Bell 206B JetRanger, Patterson, La., March 14, 2006–As the Rotorcraft Leasing JetRanger left Patterson for an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, the hel
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Cargo Beech 99 down in mountains

Beech 99, Butte, Mont., March 18, 2006–The ATP pilot and commercial copilot were killed when the Ameriflight Beech 99 cargo flight crashed into tree
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Venezuelan Caravan loses power

Cessna 208B Caravan, Arecuna, Venezuela, March 5, 2006–A Venezuelan-registered Caravan, YV-1149C, crashed during a forced landing after re
Accidents

Factual Report: Learjet pilots declared emergency

Learjet 24B, Helendale, Calif., Dec.