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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
FBOs

PA airport breaks ground on new GA terminal

The Fayette County Airport Authority (FCAA) has announced the schedule for its groundbreaking ceremony for the new General Aviation Terminal at Connellsvil
Aircraft

One private jet to go and supersize it, please!

It’s really, really big, and as an executive transport, the giant Airbus A380–unveiled in Toulouse, France, last month– will be the biggest and most comple
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Demand for Paint Never Faded

Even during the worst days of the recent recession, the demand for aircraft exterior paint remained relatively strong.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Jet Works opens new paint shop and makes plans for a larger one

Denton, Texas, completion center Jet Works Air Center recently opened a new, 12,000-sq-ft paint shop converted from an existing hangar.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Midcoast’s Bombardier interiors shop ramps up as demand grows

Midcoast Aviation has a long history of doing interior completion work on Challenger 604s for Bombardier and recently began work on the first of four Globa
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bombardier’s Montreal Center delivers first Challenger 300

Canadian manufacturer Bombardier delivered the first Challenger 300 from its Montreal center in January.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Iridium Satellite fax a first for BizJet International

Bizjet International in Tulsa has become the first non-OEM in the U.S.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Cessna looks forward to completions at new center

Cessna Aircraft opened its new $61 million Citation Service Center multi-use facility in Wichita in December and the interior refurbishment shop is hard at
ATC

Lockheed Martin to provide AFSS service

The FAA last month chose Lockheed Martin from a field of five bidders to provide the services now offered by the agency’s 58 automated flight service stati
Security

NATA, OSHA partner on ramp safety

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have teamed on a program to reduce and prev
Regulations and Government

FAA revises rules for campaign travel

The FAA has revised FAR Part 91.321 to clarify that private aircraft operators can transport candidates on campaign travel for state and local elective off
Regulations and Government

Congressioanl Observer March 2005

In his State of the Union message to Congress, President Bush laid out the broad and ambitious objectives and goals the administration hopes to achieve dur
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Riley Conversion crashes on takeoff

Cessna 421C Riley Turbine Eagle, Overland Park, Kan., Jan.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Ice accumulation obscures pilot's vision

Cessna 551 Citation II, Ainsworth, Neb., Jan.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Possible engine failure in Embraer accident

Embraer EMB-110-P1, Swanzey, N.H., Jan.
Accidents

Factual Reports: Bell 206L damaged after engine failure

Bell 206L-1 LongRanger, Patterson, La., Dec.
Accidents

Factual Report: GIV damaged in landing accident

Gulfstream IV, Bucharest, Romania, Dec.