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Safety

JFK To Get Infrared De-icing System

An infrared de-icing system is scheduled to be operational late this winter at New York John F.
Aircraft

GlobalFlyer Basing at Kansas Airport

Virgin Atlantic selected Salina, Kan., as its base and control center for a solo, nonstop, unrefueled around-the-world record attempt in a single-engine je
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Approved for Legacy Work

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has designated Jet Aviation facilities in Dallas, Boston and Teterboro, N.J., as authorized maintenance centers for
Aircraft

Gulfstream 150 Taking Shape

The new Gulfstream 150 business jet remains on schedule to be officially rolled out at Israel Aircraft Industries on January 18, make its first flight in M
Regulations and Government

Congress Tightens FAA Budget

The $388 billion omnibus spending bill Congress passed late last year cut the FAA’s budget for Fiscal Year 2005 to $13.6 billion, $219 million less than in
Regulations and Government

Most Support SIC Pilot Type Rating

Most of more than 35 respondents supported the FAA’s notice of proposed rulemaking–as is or with a few changes–to permit pilots serving as second-in-comman
Charter & Fractional

MEC Election for NetJets Pilots

After the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) voided the late October MEC elections due to balloting concerns, the NetJets pilots finally were sch
Aircraft

Eclipse Rolls Out Certification Model 500

On December 11 the first Eclipse 500 certification flight-test aircraft, N503EA, rolled out from the start-up manufacturer’s Albuquerque, N.M.
Regulations and Government

International ELT Rules Clarified

Recent input from NBAA and new ICAO documents help clarify international ELT requirements.
Aircraft

Embraer 175 Certification Imminent

Embraer expected to win Brazilian certification of its new 78- to 86-seat 175 soon after AIN went to press last month, marking the official introduc
Accidents

Factual Report: Cessna 441 Pilot Concerned About Weather

Cessna 441, Vestavia Hills, Ala., Dec.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

NATCA Disputes Trust Fund Decline

In a report released early last month, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association said policy decisions by the Bush Administration, not inadequate re
FBOs

FBO Software Now Accepts ExxonMobil Cards

FBO Manager software has been recertified to honor ExxonMobil credit cards.
Accidents

Bizav suffers a steep spike in fatal accidents

The 30 days between late October and late November last year was the worst period ever for serious turbine corporate airplane accidents in the U.S.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Hawker Overruns At TEB

Hawker 700A, Teterboro, N.J., March 8, 2005–At about 10 p.m.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Hamburg Aircraft Interiors Expo success prompts launch of Expo Asia 2006

Aircraft Interiors Expo, which has grown steadily since its first event in Cannes, France, in 2000, had its sixth annual show last month, and is not only o
FBOs

Guardian Jet Center Completes New Terminal

Guardian Jet Center has completed construction of its new terminal at Ontario International Airport (Calif.).
Accidents

Factual Report: Helicopter Hit Object On Oil Platform

Bell 407, Gulf of Mexico, Dec.
Regulations and Government

Congressional Observer: May 2005

• Before Congress took a couple of weeks off beginning on March 20, there were 687 bills introduced in the Senate and 1,454 in the House of Representa

NATA/AAAE Symposium Hailed As A Success

Many convention attendees are more than ready to hit the road by the last day of a busy schedule of events, but that didn’t impede the third joint symposiu
Security

Addressing the security threat at repair stations

One of the cornerstones of aviation is trust.
Safety

UK wants to change ‘polished frost’ rule

The UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is recommending that the FAA change its regulations to make it illegal for aircraft to take off with so-
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Metro Strikes Deer On Landing

Swearingen SA-227-AC Metro, Miami, Fla., March 30, 2005–An IBC Airways Swearingen on an instructional flight hit a deer while landing at Dade-Collie
Aircraft

Completion & Refurb Update

Success of Falcon 7X Sales Encourages Dassault’s Expansion Plans at Little Rock Dassault Falcon Jet has made a
FBOs

Tac Air Adds Knoxville to its FBO Stable

Truman Arnold Companies announced the addition of Knoxville to its TAC Air FBO network.

People In Aviation: May 2005

Greenville, S.C.-based Stevens Aviation named Glenn Brown president and COO.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Jetranger Lost On Fire Mission

Bell 206B-III, Shelbyville, Texas, March 10, 2005–Brainerd Helicopter Service’s JetRanger, operated by the U.S.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Martha's Vineyard FBO Welcome Business Jets

Unless you enjoy a long, hot wait to ride the ferry, an airplane is the best way to get to Martha’s Vineyard in the summer.
Airports

Oxford Selectman Opposes Approach Lights

August Palmer, a selectman in Oxford, Conn., opposes adding approach lights to the master plan at the town’s Waterbury-Oxford Airport.
Accidents

Factual Report: King Air Lost Power

Raytheon King Air B200, Tulsa, Okla., Dec.