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FBOs

Liberty Air still coming to Savannah

The planned Liberty Air Ventures FBO at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) has encountered some site delays, according to president and CEO M
Aircraft

More range for Smaller E-jets

Embraer has launched a program to add as much as 300 nm of range to its 70- and 76-seat E-Jets.
Regulations and Government

FAA Hitting the Green

Speaking at an International Civil Aviation Organization meeting on emissions held in Montreal, FAA Administrator Marion Blakey told several hundred govern
Training and Workforce

ERAU Providing ‘Aviation English’

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) has teamed with a New Zealand-based company to provide the international aviation community with aviation Engli
Regulations and Government

Congressional Observer: July 2007

• Congressional debates on war funding consumed much of lawmakers’ time and much national media attention.
Aircraft

Embraer’s Phenom Readies for First Flight

Brazilian airframer Embraer’s new Phenom 100 very light jet is currently undergoing ground testing in preparation for its first flight.
Safety

Embraer Issues Alert after ERJ 135 Accident

The NTSB said last week it is investigating an accident that occurred at Boston Logan International on June 20 in which an American Eagle ERJ 135 struck th
Avionics

Eurocopter Receives First Civilian NVG OK

Eurocopter announced recently that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified the EC 145 for civil night-vision goggle (NVG) operations, and
Aircraft

Airbus Confirms First Buyer for Executive/VIP A380

Airbus CEO John Leahy confirmed at the Paris Air Show that the company has the first firm commitment for its giant A380 airliner for conversion to an execu
Charter & Fractional

Online charter service to come from Virgin USA

Virgin USA has launched Virgin Charter, an online marketplace for charter operators and customers.
Accidents

Maintenance faulted in 2005 Chalk’s crash

The crash of a Chalk’s Ocean Airways Grumman G-73T Turbo Mallard on Dec.
Aircraft

Piccard and team prepare solar airplane for night flight

The Solar Impulse has made significant progress toward its goal of being the first solar-powered aircraft to fly at night.
Avionics

Alaska To Get Statewide ADS-B

There was good news for Alaskan pilots last month, when FAA Administrator Marion Blakey introduced the agency’s draft 2008-2012 Flight Plan, along with the
Regulations and Government

FAA Research Bill Moving through Congress

Chairman of the House subcommittee on space and aeronautics Rep.
Regulations and Government

State Dept. Eases Passport Requirements

NBAA and AOPA said that the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative that became effective January 23 this year and required air travelers to carry a passport
Avionics

AirCell Axxess Satcom Gains EASA Approval

AirCell’s Axxess satellite communications system has gained European certification aboard a Cessna Citation 650.
Avionics

Lawmakers Question NE Airspace Redesign

The FAA is confident that the New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia airspace redesign will reduce delays and allow the agency to meet system demands, but s
Regulations and Government

FAA Releases Extensive Final Rule on Rnav

The FAA published a broad final rule last month that incorporates Rnav definitions, clarifies the intent of obstacle departure procedures and modifies defi
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Cuts Legacy Maintenance Costs

Embraer has completed a revision of the Legacy 600’s maintenance planning guide that it said will yield cost savings of up to 18 percent.
Regulations and Government

IRS Issues New NPRM for Private Aircraft Use

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) relating to the “deductions for entertainment use of business aircraft.” I
Training and Workforce

Morristown opening sees CAE simuflite flying high

Montreal-based flight simulator manufacturer and training provider CAE inaugurated its newest business aviation training center in Morristown, N.J., on Jun
Regulations and Government

Laser Bill Passes House, Sent to Senate

The House of Representatives passed legislation that aims to punish anyone convicted of knowingly pointing a laser at an aircraft with a maximum of five ye
Avionics

Universal Wins Certification for EFI-890R

Universal Avionics has received an STC for its EFI-890R display retrofit for the Learjet 25.
Regulations and Government

FAA Issues Speed, Altitude Restriction Guidance

The FAA has issued guidance on altitude and speed constraints in Rnav procedures.
Aircraft

Viking Progressing Rapidly on Twin Otter

Some two months after announcing the relaunch of Twin Otter production, Canada’s Viking Aerospace began cutting metal on the first airplane at its final as
Aircraft

Training, pitot, Avio spell more delays for Eclipse

Eclipse Aviation president and CEO Vern Raburn acknowledged in a customer/investor update dated June 10 that there is a lengthy wait between delivery of ne
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Charter & Fractional

DayJet gears up to begin service

After five years of study and planning and spending and simulating, DayJet is within weeks of flying paying passengers on its small but growing fleet of Ec
Accidents

Runaway trim focus of Citation crash investigation

A pilot’s brief distress call concerning “trim runaway” remains (at press time) the sole clue in the fatal crash of a 1981 Cessna Citation II into Lake Mic
Regulations and Government

ALPA reverses course on opposition to age-60 rule

As the wheels of FAA rulemaking grind inexorably forward, the nation’s largest union of airline pilots executed a 180-degree turn on mandatory retirement f
Cabin Interior and Electronics

2007 Completion and Refurbishment

At the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in late May, a representative of Airbus expressed frustration at the difficulty in findin
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