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Cessna saddles up to build Citation Mustang

The six-seat Citation Mustang, Cessna’s newest addition to its stable of business jets, is starting to take shape.
Regulations and Government

California shuts tax law loophole

California has amended its aircraft sales and use tax law, essentially closing a loophole that allowed buyers of aircraft and other big-ticket items to esc
Regulations and Government

Survey: most pilots oppose age regulation

Sixty-three percent of the more than 300 pilots responding to a survey on the NBAA Web site said there should be no maximum pilot age limit for operating t
Aircraft

American Utilicraft continues Freight Feeder development

Thirteen years after American Utilicraft filed patents for its FF-1080 Freight Feeder, “the project is moving from the design engineering phase to getting
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet’s sales figures hint at market rebound

When the economic bottom slipped from under the business aviation industry in 2001, those in the fractional ownership market were unsure where it would lea
Charter & Fractional

IBAC to propose int’l frax regs

When the ICAO Assembly meets in Montreal late this month, the International Business Aircraft Council (IBAC) will propose standardization of international
Security

TSA undertakes security checks at NYC heliports

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is taking over security checks of passengers and baggage at New York City heliports, following warnings th
Security

Reporters Jailed after ‘Hijack’ Stunt

A New York-based NBC TV crew tried to infiltrate a St.
Rotorcraft

Soloy sells 10 AS 350SD2 kits

Soloy Aviation Solutions of Olympia, Wash., announced at its booth (No.
ATC

Offshore helo operators urged to adopt ADS-B

The FAA made a hard sell yesterday to offshore oil operators that will soon have the opportunity to receive unprecedented traffic and weather information i
Regulations and Government

FAA Makes Its Case for User Fees

“The greatest flaw in the current system is the corporate jet versus the airline,” said FAA Administrator Marion Blakey.
Rotorcraft

Safety Improved in All Aviation Segments Last Year

The number of accidents in all segments of civil aviation last year was less than in 2005, according to the NTSB, with general aviation having the lowest n
Maintenance and Modifications

Stevens Aims for Learjet 35s To Last Forever

As Stevens Aviation’s Memphis, Tenn.
Aircraft

Major Suppliers Selected for HondaJet

Honda Aircraft announced this morning deals with three major component suppliers for the HondaJet.
Airports

Slot Reservations To Be Required at Luton

Starting March 25, all general aviation aircraft will be required to have reserved slots for both landings and takeoffs at London Luton Airport.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Rolls-Royce pins fortunes on UAVs and emerging civil markets

A strengthening worldwide market for civil and military helicopters is responsible for keeping senior executives at engine-maker Rolls-Royce jubilant–but n
Maintenance and Modifications

Cessna To Offer Winglets on Citation X

Cessna announced today that it is partnering with Winglet Technology of Wichita to offer the company’s patented elliptical winglets as a retrofit later thi
Regulations and Government

FAA Reauthorization Bill Sent to Congress

With a disclaimer that the move does not indicate endorsement, Democratic and Republican leaders of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructur
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

DOT IG Supports Current FAA Funding Method

The Inspector General of the DOT says that as long as Congress continues to mandate funding the FAA out of general tax funds, aviation taxes can fully pay
Aircraft

New Jets To Be Certified Under Commuter Rule

Because the Grob SPn Utility jet and the Embraer Phenom 300 weigh more than 12,500 pounds but less than 19,000 pounds, their respective manufacturers are r
Maintenance and Modifications

NBAA awards scholarships to aspiring technicians

Two students were selected to receive NBAA’s 2004 William M.
Rotorcraft

Keystone Helicopter expands turboshaft engine services

Keystone Helicopter of West Chester, Pa., has expanded its accessories capabilities on both the Rolls-Royce 250 and Honeywell LTS101 turboshaft engines.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aiall Atlanta recieves FAA Diamond Award

Aviall Services announced its Atlanta Wheel and Brake technicians have garnered the FAA Diamond Award for the company.
Maintenance and Modifications

Apex Aviation wins FAA Award for third consecutive year

Guy Minor, aviation safety program manager with the FAA’s Oakland Flight Standards District Office, presented Apex Aviation the 2004 Certificate of Excelle
Safety

Torqued: Making ramp operations safer

I am sure we all recognize that working on an airport ramp is risky business, regardless of the particular job.
FBOs

Transairco upgrades Geneva FBO

TSA Transairco has refurbished its lobby and passenger/crew lounges at Geneva Airport.
FBOs

Columbia Air Services celebrates 25 years

With six locations in the Northeast, Groton, Conn.-based Columbia Air Services celebrates 25 years in business this year with some landmark developments.
FBOs

WSI inks systemwide deal with Signature Flight Support

WSI, of Andover, Mass., announced that its WSI Pilotbrief Pro system will be installed at all 41 Signature Flight Support FBOs across the U.S.
FBOs

Jet Source remodels its terminal at Carlsbad, Calif.

Jet Source completed its remodeling project last month at McClellan-Palomar Airport, Carlsbad, Calif., including fresh paint, carpet, leather furniture and
FBOs

Business Jet Center completes fuel farm at Oakland

Business Jet Center at Oakland International Airport (OAK) has completed the construction of a new fuel farm, incorporating 40,000 gallons of jet-A–more th