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In The Works: Quest Aircraft Kodiak

While Quest Aircraft’s brawny high-wing all-metal utility turboprop didn’t achieve FAA certification by the end of last year as the company had hoped, the

In the Works:Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 4000 on Horizon

One month after the Hawker 4000 won FAA certification on November 21, Raytheon announced that it agreed to sell Raytheon Aircraft to Onex Partners and GS C
Regulations and Government

Speed rule made permanent at London Airports

The UK’s National Air Traffic Services (NATS) has introduced a permanent 250-knot speed restriction for standard instrument departures (SIDs) from London’s
Training and Workforce

MU-2 training changes ahead

The FAA received a fair number of comprehensive comments during the 30-day comment period for the proposed special regulations (SFAR) that will mandate typ
Maintenance and Modifications

JetStar Owners Face Serious Maintenance Issue

An upcoming standoff for parts could spell serious problems for Lockheed JetStar owners.
Regulations and Government

New Passport Requirements Go Into Effect

Beginning today, all U.S.
Regulations and Government

Visas: ’Better Get It and Not Regret It’

Confusion about French visa requirements for U.S.
Accidents

Failure To Use Deicing Boots Cited in Accident Report

The NTSB determined today that the Feb.
Airports

UK bizav airport getting ILS

Oxford Airport in the UK is being upgraded with a Category I instrument landing system and the widening of its main runway.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jetstar owners face parts issue

An upcoming standoff for parts could spell serious problems for Lockheed JetStar owners.

Embraer Legacy Building a Legacy

Brazilian airframer Embraer reported that it delivered 27 executive and corporate shuttle versions of its Legacy 600 last year, more than double the 13 air
Regulations and Government

Priority Registration Loophole Retained As Is

Last year the FAA said it would delay until this January its plan to limit “priority service” for aircraft registration in connection with international fl
Regulations and Government

Revised Air-taxi Security Rules Issued

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has released a revised Twelve-Five Standard Security Program (TFSSP), effective March 12.
Maintenance and Modifications

Skilled technicians wanted; apply almost anywhere

If business aviation observers are on the right track, the industry is again facing a shortage of the skilled craftsmen it needs to keep up with burgeoning
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Aircraft

Executive Dream on Wings Selling Well

Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner is rapidly finding favor in an executive configuration.
Aircraft

NTSB: Lack of Experience Factor in Crash

The NTSB final report on the May 2005 crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B found several causes, notably the pilot’s mishandling a partial power loss in the left en
Charter & Fractional

Double Your Pleasure, Double Your Jets

NetJets has doubled its order for new Hawkers.
Regulations and Government

Insulation Mandate Delayed Two Years

The FAA extended by 24 months–to Sept.

Business aviation's next big markets

Asia and the Middle East are widely regarded as the world’s next big markets for business aircraft.

UK-based HAWKER 800XP approved for LCY STEEP approach

This Raytheon Hawker 800XP operated by UK charter firm Markoss Aviation has been approved to operate at London City Airport.
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ABAG assumes lead in LABACE show

Citing a desire by the Associação Brasileira de Aviação Geral (ABAG) to assume a more extensive role in organizing the annual Latin American Business Aviat
Aircraft

Eclipse delivers first customer Model 500

After an extended gestation period and months of uncertainty about first delivery, Eclipse Aviation delivered its first production very light jet (VLJ).
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Regulations and Government

New Policy for Adding Charter Airplane Eased Only Slightly

While the FAA did rescind Notice N8000.336 regarding addition of airplanes to Part 135 certificates, late last year it reissued the policy in a new notice,
Avionics

Do Noise-canceling Headsets Work Too Well?

The FAA is concerned that some noise-canceling headsets might prevent pilots from hearing audible alarms, abnormal engine noise or other mechanical sounds.
FBOs

Paris FBO Continues Recovery from Fire

Universal Weather & Aviation said it could take until the middle of this month before it can fully repair damage to its Paris Le Bourget FBO.
Airports

Colorado Airports Get Pasted with an STMP

IFR special traffic management programs (STMP) are in effect during the ski season at three Colorado airports (Aspen, Eagle and Rifle) during these dates:
Regulations and Government

Age 60 Report Posted on FAA Web Site

The final report of the FAA/industry rulemaking age-60 committee is now posted on the agency’s Web site.

Raytheon Aircraft goes to investors for $3.3 billion

It took some deep pockets, but Raytheon Company has found a buyer for its Raytheon Aircraft subsidiary.Late last year, Raytheon announced “a de
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Join the Grand Parade of Giant Tarpon in the Florida Keys

Sometime in April, when the turquoise waters of the Florida Keys warm to a certain triggering temperature, thousands of prehistoric-looking fish called tar
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Regulations and Government

Part 135 now under new ETOPS rule

The FAA last month issued a final rule on ETOPS (extended-range twin-engine operational performance standards) that allows operators of commercial aircraft
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