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Regulations and Government

FAA Addresses SSBJ Noise Limits

Would-be manufacturers of supersonic business jets–Aerion, Gulfstream and Supersonic Aerospace International–are encouraged by an updated FAA policy statem
FBOs

Acquisitions Boost Atlantic Aviation Profits

Macquarie Infrastructure, which owns the 64-base Atlantic Aviation FBO chain, reported that its airport services business achieved “year-over-year growth i
Charter & Fractional

Aspen Jetride Surrenders Charter Certificate

Aspen Jetride, the charter operator that acquired the assets of Aspen Executive Air (AEXJet) after AEXJet filed for bankruptcy protection last year, has ce
Charter & Fractional

It’s Over: DayJet Files for Bankruptcy

Per-seat, on-demand very light jet (VLJ) air-taxi firm DayJet on November 14 filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy (liquidation), just four days after company fou
Training and Workforce

First Phenom Customers Receive Type Ratings

The first Embraer Phenom 100 customers have received their type ratings in the very light jet after completing training with Embraer CAE Training Services
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Certifies Soloy 206 Turbine Mk II

Soloy Aviation has received FAA certification for its Soloy 206 Turbine Mk II, a Cessna 206H re-engined with a 417-shp Rolls-Royce 250-B17F/2 turboprop eng
FBOs

Resort Aviation Completes $1 Million Makeover

Western Petroleum announced last month that Resort Aviation has expanded and remodeled the Coeur d’Alene, Idaho FBO that is part of its ExxonMobil Aviation
Avionics

WAAS/SBAS-FMS OK’d for Astra Light Jet

Global Aviation recently installed dual Universal Avionics UNS-1Ew WAAS/SBAS-FMSs in an Astra light jet.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault To Open Reno Service Center

On March 30 next year Dassault Falcon will open its newest factory-owned service center at Nevada’s Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
FBOs

TAG Aviation Launches New Business in U.S.

TAG Aviation Holding has launched a new completions management consulting and aircraft acquisition and brokerage service at the former San Francisco headqu
Accidents

Wake turbulence studied in crash of Learjet in Mexico

On November 4 Learjet 45 XC-VMC crashed into a mixed residential and commercial area in central Mexico City during an approach to Benito Juarez Internation
Aircraft

Luxury cars inspire Learjet 85 cabin

While Bombardier’s split with Grob on the Learjet 85 program was one topic of conversation at the NBAA Convention in October, it was that aircraft’s cabin
FBOs

Million Air FBOs Become Odyssey Aviation

On January 1, seven Million Air FBOs will switch to a new brand name, Odyssey Aviation, and join a marketing partnership with the Odyssey Aviation Bahamas
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Grants ODA Status to Cessna

Cessna has received Organizational Delegation Authority (ODA) status from the FAA.
Airports

Schönefeld Airport welcomes displaced Tempelhof traffic៳

Berlin’s historic Tempelhof Airport finally lost its long battle against closure on October 30 when all operations at the downtown facility ceased.
Avionics

Garmin Unveils GPSMAP 696

Garmin last month unveiled the GPSMAP 696, a portable aviation navigation device with a seven-inch portrait screen.
Airports

Cannes-Mandelieu Slot Trials Suspended

The requirement for takeoff and landing slots has been suspended at France’s Cannes-Mandelieu Airport during the winter months but could be reintroduced in
FBOs

IFBOA: independent FBOs benefit from cooperation

Independent FBOs face problems different from those of their chain counterparts, whose sheer size often makes it easier for them to address challenges.
Regulations and Government

Entry/Overflight Notams Take Effect

Two new notams affecting U.S.
Regulations and Government

More regulation likely for helo EMS industry

Change is coming to the helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) industry, and once the dust settles there could be fewer providers flying fewer helico
ATC

FAA Signs Agreement To Accelerate ADS-B

The FAA last month signed a $9 million agreement with Honeywell and Aviation Communications & Surveillance Systems (ACSS) to accelerate the testing and
Aircraft

In the works: New Nose – ClipperSpirit

The New Nose Company’s twin-turboprop ClipperSpirit amphibian was announced in early October, coincidentally at about the same time Dornier relaunched the
Aircraft

In the works: AAI Acquisition – A700

The fortunes of the A700 are again on the wane, following the announcement that the company halted all certification and flight-testing activities at the e
Aircraft

Visibility tests complete for SSBJs

NASA and Gulfstream last month wrapped up six weeks of flight testing at the Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards AFB in California aimed at proving wh
Airports

Corsair Buys ACM Aviation

Corsair Aviation, owner of two Part 135 charter companies, has purchased charter/management firm ACM Aviation, based at California’s Norman Y.
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Opens Florida Service Center

Embraer has opened a factory-owned executive jet service center at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (Fla.) International Airport, its third such facility in the U
Avionics

Pro Line Fusion under way, Collins studies next technology

The launch of the super-midsize Gulfstream G250 at October’s NBAA Convention added yet another program to the growing list of contract wins for the Rockwel
Charter & Fractional

Avjet Partners with EAS

Avjet has partnered with Executive Aircraft Sales of Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Regulations and Government

Nigeria To Ban Aircraft Without ELTs

The Nigerian government will ban aircraft not equipped with an ELT after January 1, and it will not allow any aircraft lacking such a device to be register
Maintenance and Modifications

Avidyne Offers FlexCare Warranty

Avidyne is offering an extended warranty plan called FlexCare, available for one-, two- or three-year terms after the original two-year warranty expires.