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ATC
MAC Recommends Tracon Consolidation
The FAA’s industry-government Management Advisory Council (MAC) is recommending that the agency take several steps to save money, including consolidating s
Accidents
Final Report: Citation touched down late
Cessna 560 Citation Ultra, Leakey, Texas, May 2, 2002–The NTSB blamed the accident on “the pilot’s failure to land the aircraft at the proper touchdown poi
NBAA Calls for Regional Speakers
NBAA is soliciting proposals for 45-minute information session presentations to be provided during the 2007 NBAA Business Aviation Regional Forums.
Regulations and Government
NBAA Cautions about Carrying Candidates
With the election season revving into high gear, companies that are considering carrying candidates for state or federal political office should be aware t
Airports
Port Columbus International Named DCA Gateway
Looking for a new Midwest gateway airport into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)? Look no further than Port Columbus International Airport in
FBOs
Business Jet Center Dallas Starts DCA Flights
Business Jet Center, a Dallas Love Field-based FBO, has been authorized as the first Dallas/Fort Worth-area gateway station for general aviation flights to
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Ericsson Decides To Join Airborne Cellphone Fray
Mobile phone maker Ericsson jumped into the race to supply hardware that will enable passengers to use their cellphones aboard aircraft after takeoff.
Safety
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Aphis, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, will eliminate the exemption from inspection requirements and fees for commercial aircraft flying fr
Avionics
Arinc and Jeppesen Team To Develop EFBs
Arinc and Jeppesen last month announced an alliance that will integrate “best of class” EFB components from each company’s portfolios to produce what offic
Airports
Clearing Customs at Dallas
Contrary to earlier reports that aircraft flying into the Dallas area from international departure points could clear U.S.
FBOs
KCAC opens full-service operation in St. Louis
Kansas City Aviation Center (KCAC) opened the first of what will be several new FBO and service facilities in its nine-state Pilatus PC-12 sales territory,
...and inaugurates new hangar in Roanoke
Landmark Aviation celebrated the opening of a new hangar addition to its Roanoke, Va.
FBOs
Landmark builds on Raleigh...
Landmark Aviation added a new $2 million hangar and office complex at its Raleigh-Durham International Airport FBO.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Committee approves beefier FAA budget
The House appropriations subcommittee on Transportation, Treasury and Housing has approved a Fiscal Year 2006 funding bill that includes $14.4 billion for
Security
GA groups report on new security measures
At a hearing before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee last month, representatives of general aviation organizations spelled out the
Start-up Magnum Jet Orders Small Jets
Houston-based Magnum Jet has placed an order for 50 Phenom 100s, with options for another 50 Phenom 100s and/or 300s.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
It’s all about the environment
Cabin environment has been a major element of the completion process in the past couple of years, and it promises to become more so as concerns about air q
Cabin Interior and Electronics
What? No Tattoos?
He took the Citation XLS to the West Star Aviation completion and refurbishment center in Grand Junction, Colo., for a special exterior paint job, starting
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Electronics for the well equipped cabin
We live in a brave new world of constant connection, to our homes, offices, business acquaintances, friends and family.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
IWG Sells 1,000th Aircraft Water Treatment Unit
The end product may not be Perrier, but it’s just as tasty and just as clean.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Kalogridis Launches 3-D Tapestry
Carpet specialist Kalogridis International of Dallas has just launched a new line of bulkhead tapestries available in a variety of colors and with three-di
Cabin Interior and Electronics
PATS Delivers Fifth BBJ Interior
Since the first Boeing Business Jet entered the PATS Aircraft completion center in September 2001, the company has rolled out five finished BBJs.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Rosen’s FlightView In Production
After much market research and considerable research and development, Rosen Aviation Displays’ FliteView moving map passenger information system will go in
Aero Interior Offers an Alternative to a Major Refurb
Five years ago, Ed Laverentz was a full-time fireman “looking for a part-time job that might bring in $20,000 a year.” Now he and his wife, Barb, are the f
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Capital Aviation Installing ‘Big Sky’ in Small Cabins
Capital Aviation expects to deliver its 100th executive Caravan this summer, this one with the typical “Big Sky” cabin.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Flight Display Introduces Single-box IFE Package
At the Aircraft Electronics Association convention and trade show in April Flight Display Systems (FDS) of Alpharetta, Ga., introduced a new in-flight ente
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Stevens Launches Heritage Refurb Program for Used Aircraft
As an added revenue source, Stevens Aviation in Greenville, S.C., plans to officially launch its Heritage Program at the NBAA Convention this fall.
Maintenance and Modifications
Startup DunnAir Awaits Repair Station Certificate
The DunnAir Business Jet Completion Center, which was scheduled to open its doors earlier this year at Tucson International Airport, is now forecasting an
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Broadband Connection Now on Gulfstream G350 and G450
Gulfstream Aerospace has received an STC that permits installation of the Savannah-based company’s new Broadband Multi-Link data transfer system in its G35
