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Flight Attendants Conference 2010

The annual NBAA corporate flight attendants conference has grown steadily, and on June 24 through 26 celebrated its 15th year and a new name and focus as t
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet sees charter business grow during first half of 2010

Fractional share provider Bombardier Flexjet is celebrating its 15th year in operation.
FBOs

Wisconsin FBO readies for airlift

A small Wisconsin FBO is gearing up for the arrival of as many as 1,200 business aircraft during this year’s PGA Championship, to be held August 12 to 15.
Regulations and Government

Lawmakers could renew depreciation

With the rancor over business jet use now receding in Congress’s rear-view mirror, House and Senate lawmakers are jumping in line to extend accelerated dep

NBAA wins Spirit of Flight Award

Surrounded by historic aircraft tracing the history of manned flight, NBAA received the prestigious National Aviation Hall of Fame 2010 Milton Caniff “Spir
Safety

TSA studies GA airport security

A survey mandated by Congress could lead to a grant program for security enhancements at general aviation airports.
Regulations and Government

FAA Mulls Change to Reimbursement Policy

The FAA late last week released a proposed legal interpretation that would revise “broad prohibition on pro rata reimbursement for the cost of owning, oper
Airports

GA Airport Funding Could Increase, FAA Says

A shakeup in the methods by which federal funds are allocated to GA airports through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) could soon be in the works.

Textron Could Boost R&D Spending

Textron CEO Scott Donnelly said his company is prepared to increase R&D spending at subsidiaries Bell and Cessna in anticipation of the aviation indust

Sikorsky Aerospace Services Acquires LifePort

Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) acquired Woodland, Wash.-based LifePort, a major accessories manufacturer specializing in air medical systems, interior f

Ohio Rally Hails General Aviation

More than 500 general aviation employees, 50 state and local officials and several industry leaders gathered at the Air10 Jet Center at Lunken Airport last

Embraer 2Q Bizjet Deliveries Double

São Paulo, Brazil-based Embraer delivered 69 regional and executive jets in the second quarter, up 15 aircraft from the same period last year.
Airports

Operators: DCA rules unworkable

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is interested in making it easier for corporate aircraft to use Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Regulations and Government

Congress Extends FAA Reauthorization

Breaking for the Independence Day holiday, Congress extended funding for FAA operations and programs for a 14th time.

Development continues at UK heliport

The new passenger terminal at the London Heliport was officially opened on July 13.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Midcoast to absorb Savannah Air Center

Midcoast Aviation is absorbing the operations of sister company Savannah Air Center to “consolidate our talents into a single center of excellence,” accord
Security

FAA Recommends Upset Recovery Training

Citing an increase in aircraft accidents involving loss of control (LOC), the FAA issued Information for Operators 10010, which calls for operators to inco
Airports

AOPA Opposes Santa Monica Airport Jet Ban

AOPA filed a friend of the court brief in the U.S.

New Company To Focus on Bizliner Owners

Bizliner Aviation has been formed to specialize in client and vendor support for owners and operators of bizliners, namely Boeing and Airbus single-aisle a
Regulations and Government

Helo operators exempte from runway incursion reports

Runway incursion reports don’t have to be filed by helicopter operators, according to an NTSB clarification correcting amendments to Part 830 that became e
Regulations and Government

FAA Floats Icing Certification Change

Proposed changes to FAR Parts 25 and 33 address dangerous icing conditions caused by supercooled large drops, including a requirement that manufacturers no
Airports

PremiAir Moves in at London Biggin Hill

PremiAir is expanding its fixed-wing activities, by establishing a new charter and management operation at London Biggin Hill Airport together with an addi
FBOs

Vaisala gets FAA approval for aviment RVR unit

The FAA has placed a $2.7 million order for Vaisala’s new AviMet PC-based runway visual range (RVR) system, which the FAA recently approved for ATC use.
Airports

Survey highlights slim budgets for small-airport improvement

Another casualty of the economic downturn could be funding for necessary airport infrastructure projects, according to Kathryn Solee, director of operation
Regulations and Government

Compliance Countdown: August 2010

Compliance_Countdown_August_2010.pdf PDF.

Comair Mechanics Pull Out of FAA Safety Program

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 142 today said it has withdrawn from the maintenance Aviation Safety Actio

Preowned Update: Prices down from last year, but inventory remains stubborn

The used aircraft market often synchronizes its pace with the lazy days of summer, usually resulting in a seasonal adjustment in activity.
Accidents

Final Report: Control loss blamed in runway excursion

Mitsubishi MU-2B-60, Amarillo, Texas, Feb.
Accidents

Final Report: Manufacturing flaw LED to rotor blade crack

Bell 206L-3, Abilene, Texas, March 29, 2009–The NTSB determined the fatigue crack in the trailing edge of a main rotor blade was caused by

Touching Bases: DOT plans rulemaking to clarify role of charter brokers

The Department of Transportation is planning to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking later this year covering the activities of air charter brokers