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Regulations and Government

Congress revisiting Part 121 age-60 retirement rule

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has passed a bill that would raise the age limit for airline pilots to 65 when the pilot is servi
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Airports

Airport Renamed Houston Executive

Developers converting the former Air Rice Airport near Katy, Texas, on Houston’s west side, to a business aviation facility now plan to call the airport Ho
Aircraft

Feds Charge Air Ambulance Operator

Roy Horridge, owner of grounded Houston-based Air Ambulance by B&C Flight Management, and William Sexton, a former mechanic and officer with the firm,
Aircraft

‘Scheduled Air Shuttle’ in the Works

Business Aircraft Group plans to launch a “scheduled air shuttle” service between Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport and several cities that are under consi
Engines

Pour in the Coal

Jet fuel derived from coal successfully powered a Rolls-Royce T63 turboshaft engine recently at Pennsylvania State University.
Regulations and Government

NBAA Agrees with SEC Disclosure Proposal

NBAA’s response was one of more than 170 comments (mostly supportive) filed about the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rulemaking proposal to requi
Charter & Fractional

Fractional Prefers Hawker

FractionAir is eliminating its Beech Diamond and Beechjet regional fractional programs to focus on its Hawker fractional jet management program.
Regulations and Government

FAA, controller contract talks stall

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) and the FAA walked away from the bargaining table on April 5, with the agency declaring an impasse
Rotorcraft

Island Shuttle Flights

Helisureste also offers scheduled services, flying from Malaga to the Spanish territory of Ceuta, on the North African coast, and from Malta to its Mediter
Regulations and Government

Airspace Flow Program Advisory Released

On May 1, the FAA implemented a new air traffic management initiative called the Airspace Flow Program (AFP).
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Interior Shop Getting More Room Inside

Savannah Air Center in Savannah, Ga., recently broke ground for a new structure that will house its expanded interior fabrication shop.
Aircraft

Canada’s Safety Board Wants Caravan Limits

If Transport Canada decides to accept a recommendation from that country’s Transportation Safety Board (TSB), Canadian-registered Cessna Caravans would be
FBOs

Hmmm, Very Interesting

Texarkana, Texas-based FBO TAC Air is now promoting its 2006 giveaway, a new Hummer H3, as part of its “We Make You Look Good” marketing theme for the year
Rotorcraft

Notar Helos under NTSB Microscope

The NTSB has asked the FAA to require MD Helicopters to conduct tests to “enable the full analysis” of all critical loads for tension-torsion (T-T) straps
Engines

Lining Up Customers for New Engine

French engine manufacturer Snecma says it has had “discussions” with business jet airframers about its plans revealed early this year to develop an 8,500-
FBOs

Calling All Independent FBOs

FBO owners of three or fewer facilities are being invited to join a new organization, the Independent Fixed Base Operators Association (IFBOA).
Regulations and Government

Budget troubles ahead for aviation trust fund

As debate over FAA financing continues to roil, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released an analysis of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund in whi
Aircraft

DayJet plans for Southeast service launch

Air-limo startup DayJet of Delray Beach, Fla., late last month revealed its launch region–the Southeast–and said it would start on-demand, per-seat operati
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FBOs

A Landmark Distinction

Dallas-based Associated Air Center, a Landmark Aviation company, has been contracted to do the interior on its 10th Airbus Corporate Jetliner, the most ACJ
Aircraft

Mitsubishi Buys MU-2 Service Center

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America (MHIA), the Addison, Texas-based subsidiary of the Japanese company that built the MU-2 turboprop twin, has acquired In
Aircraft

Eclipse 500 Facility Going Up in Florida

Eclipse Aviation has begun building a service center at Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport, Fla., for its Eclipse 500 very light twinjet.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

This Is Not To Sit Still For

Corporate aircraft seating specialist Pacific Aircraft Components is developing its first line of 16-g seats and divans.
Training and Workforce

Electric Sim Motion Moves to a Higher Level

FlightSafety International (FSI) achieved a first recently when it put a Citation Sovereign simulator into service at its Orlando Learning Center.
Aircraft

Bilingual Flight Attendants Wanted

German charter operator Cirrus Aviation recently issued a call for 20 cabin attendants to crew its growing fleet of large business jets.
Aircraft

Embraer plans more business jets

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer left no doubt that it plans to become a major player in the business aviation market over the next decade.
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Regulations and Government

Nav Canada fees bring few changes for bizav users

Rich Gage, president of the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA), told AIN that the new fee structure Nav Canada announced last month will
Safety

Recent accidents spur lawsuit frenzy

Hendrick Motorsports The Accident Ten people died on Oct.
Charter & Fractional

UK charter firm adds long-range jets to fleet

Gold Air International has ordered two new Bombardier Global 5000s in a deal valued at close to $80 million.
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Regulations and Government

News Note: The DOT has eased regulations for operations by U.S.-registered aircraft owned by a company not considered

As of April 27, a new DOT Part 375 rule provides that certain types of operation by U.S.-registered foreign civil business aircraft (such as carrying the c