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Security

Intrusion-warning Systems from Securaplane

One of few companies that make aircraft intrusion-monitoring equipment, Securaplane claims to be the security system recommended most by OEMs and FBOs worl
Security

Security Training

For GA airports that are searching for ways to train employees, tenants and users about TSA security guidelines, an Edmonton, Canada company has released a
Security

An Emphasis on Security

Some states have taken a hard line on GA airport security.
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Security

A Security System for Remote Airports

One of the flaws of the Airport Watch program, according to the Congressional Research Service (CRS), is that it is sometimes difficult to differentiate be
Security

Airport Security: Perceived terror threat spurs improvements at smaller airports

Even though a general aviation airplane has never been used for a known act of terrorism, securing general aviation airports against any such act continues
Safety

Business Aviation Safety: Can risk-management training improve the industry's record?

The spate of high-profile business aviation accidents a little more than a year ago, many of which were Part 135 flights, has prompted industry experts to
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Alto Aviation Making Sweet Music

Alto Aviation, with roots at audio giant Bose, is expanding and last month completed a move from its old Sterling, Mass.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Managing Outside Light Doesn’t Mean You’re a Shady Character

Lou Martin & Associates has introduced what it calls its NT Pleated Shade system as the latest in its line of aircraft window shades.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Kvand Delivers Fourth Yak-42 VIP Refurbishment

Moscow-based Kvand recently delivered its fourth Yak-42 executive upgrade cabin refurbishment.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Waypoint Points the Way in Interior Management

Start-up Waypoint Partners of Fort Lauderdale is a new member of the industry, specializing in the monitoring of cabin completion, extensive refurbishment
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Lufthansa Sees Future in Standardized Widebody Cabins

Lufthansa Technik, which has contracts with Bombardier for the completion of 17 Challenger 850s over the next several years, has already delivered the firs
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aircraft Interiors Expo

“It’s like opening night on Broadway,” whispered a visitor to the 2006 Aircraft Interiors Expo, as he edged carefully past a showgoer with two bags stuffed
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Emteq Takes Cabin Light Beyond White

Cabin lighting specialist Emteq of New Berlin, Wis., took advantage of Aircraft Interiors Expo 2006 to introduce its Quasar full-spectrum mood lighting sys
Regulations and Government

FAA logjam slows approval of COTS cabin components

If it’s “off the shelf” it’s off the list.
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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
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

ADIZ meeting transcripts back online

The transcripts from the first of two public hearings on the proposed Washington, D.C., air defense identification zone (ADIZ), which were removed from the
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
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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Aircraft

Bombardier Owes Results to Its Bizjets

Bombardier Aerospace’s performance improved in FY2006, primarily the result of a continued strong business jet market.
Aircraft

Avionics debut at AEA convention

Garmin introduced the GNS 430W and GNS 530W WAAS-capable navigators at the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) Convention in Palm Springs, Calif., last
Aircraft

A new BBJ member to be revealed?

At the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition early this month in Geneva, Boeing Business Jets president Steven Hill will reveal product deve
Aircraft

TEB controversy cools-for now

The controversy over Teterboro Airport (TEB) operations seems to be cooling down.
Safety

STCs sought for inflatable belts

The FAA issued proposed special conditions for certification of AmSafe inflatable seatbelts, which will help the company obtain STCs in additional general

Scott Crossfield killed in crash

Legendary 1950s/1960s test pilot Scott Crossfield died alone in his Cessna T210 when it crashed in Georgia on April 19.
Aircraft

Mustang weight no longer secret

In proposed special certification conditions for the Citation Mustang published last month in the Federal Register, the FAA revealed some weights
Aircraft

Current Bizjets excluded in NPRM

Transport aircraft manufacturers, including business jet OEMs, will be required to develp operational limitations for all future Part 25 designs, under a p
FBOs

Macqurie to buy Trajen FBO chain

Trajen FBOs are about to be folded into the Atlantic Aviation network.
Aircraft

TSA warning aimed at Bizjet operations

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) late last month issued an advisory urging private jet owners and general aviation airports to review secur
Safety

OEMs: FAA needs more certification engineers

Despite the addition of money for aircraft certification to the FAA budget for Fiscal Year 2006, original equipment manufacturers complained to a congressi