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Regulations and Government

Age 60 Report Posted on FAA Web Site

The final report of the FAA/industry rulemaking age-60 committee is now posted on the agency’s Web site.
Airports

Colorado Airports Get Pasted with an STMP

IFR special traffic management programs (STMP) are in effect during the ski season at three Colorado airports (Aspen, Eagle and Rifle) during these dates:
FBOs

Paris FBO Continues Recovery from Fire

Universal Weather & Aviation said it could take until the middle of this month before it can fully repair damage to its Paris Le Bourget FBO.
Avionics

Do Noise-canceling Headsets Work Too Well?

The FAA is concerned that some noise-canceling headsets might prevent pilots from hearing audible alarms, abnormal engine noise or other mechanical sounds.
Regulations and Government

New Policy for Adding Charter Airplane Eased Only Slightly

While the FAA did rescind Notice N8000.336 regarding addition of airplanes to Part 135 certificates, late last year it reissued the policy in a new notice,
Aircraft

Eclipse delivers first customer Model 500

After an extended gestation period and months of uncertainty about first delivery, Eclipse Aviation delivered its first production very light jet (VLJ).
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Regulations and Government

Insulation Mandate Delayed Two Years

The FAA extended by 24 months–to Sept.
Charter & Fractional

Double Your Pleasure, Double Your Jets

NetJets has doubled its order for new Hawkers.
Aircraft

NTSB: Lack of Experience Factor in Crash

The NTSB final report on the May 2005 crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B found several causes, notably the pilot’s mishandling a partial power loss in the left en
Aircraft

Executive Dream on Wings Selling Well

Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner is rapidly finding favor in an executive configuration.
Maintenance and Modifications

Skilled technicians wanted; apply almost anywhere

If business aviation observers are on the right track, the industry is again facing a shortage of the skilled craftsmen it needs to keep up with burgeoning
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Regulations and Government

Revised Air-taxi Security Rules Issued

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has released a revised Twelve-Five Standard Security Program (TFSSP), effective March 12.
Regulations and Government

Priority Registration Loophole Retained As Is

Last year the FAA said it would delay until this January its plan to limit “priority service” for aircraft registration in connection with international fl
Regulations and Government

User-fee Fight Might Be the Toughest Yet

Business aviation interests have been victorious in their battles over the years to prevent the creation of general aviation user fees to replace the curre
Regulations and Government

FAA Gets Another Reality Check on ATC Modernization

The latest Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on FAA efforts to modernize the ATC system restates that the agency continues to miss cost, schedu
Regulations and Government

European Aviation Safety Agency To Broaden Powers

The European Commission (EC) yesterday issued a major proposal to extend the tasks of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to rulemaking and control
Airports

Runway Incursions Still Tops on NTSB List

Three serious near collisions on runways in Boston, New York and Las Vegas this year have prompted the NTSB to again press for quicker action by the FAA to
Charter & Fractional

TAG Aviation Introduces Jet Card

San Francisco-based charter sales firm TAG Aviation USA formally launched its JetCard at the NBAA Convention last week.
Aircraft

Pilatus Improves PC-12 and Increases Price

Pilatus’ PC-12 turboprop single will receive several upgrades next year, raising the base price of the aircraft by $80,000 to $2.79 million and a typically
Regulations and Government

Fuel Tank Flammability Rules Proposed

The FAA on Friday is expected to publish a widespread proposal that would require operators and manufacturers of airliner-size airplanes to incorporate tec
Accidents

NTSB Investigating Citation Takeoff Crash

More details have emerged about the November 5 fatal crash of Citation N505K following a loss of control on takeoff at Hobby Airport in Houston.
Airports

Teterboro Landing Fees Set To Increase January 1

Landing fees are scheduled to increase January 1 at Teterboro Airport, ostensibly due to higher operating, capital and safety improvement spending at the a
Training and Workforce

U.S. and UK Reach Simulator Agreement

The British Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the FAA signed a bilateral agreement under which they will evaluate simulators for each other.
Avionics

Dassault Suing Honeywell over EASy Delays

Dassault Aviation has filed a lawsuit seeking $60 million from Honeywell International over delivery delays of the EASy flight deck, Dassault and Honeywell
Aircraft

Eclipse, Citation, Avanti Fleet Orders Announced

Significant fleet orders were announced today for the Eclipse 500, Citation and Avanti at NBAA 2005.
Engines

STC Expected Next Year for Falcon 50 Engine Upgrade

Premier Aircraft of East Alton, Ill., continues to work with Honeywell on an engine upgrade program for the Falcon 50 expected to be completed in the third
Aircraft

More Citations Needed for Special Olympics Airlift

Cessna is calling for an additional 260 Citation owners and operators from among NBAA attendees to meet the target total of 400 aircraft for the fifth annu
Aircraft

NBAA Convention as Good as Always

Despite a last-minute change of venue and dates for this year's NBAA Convention due to the devastation of New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina, it appears that
Aircraft

Bombardier Learjet 60XR Coming in 2007

New avionics and an upgraded cabin interior distinguish the Learjet 60XR from the Learjet 60, which will be replaced when the newer version of the midsize
Aircraft

Embraer Reveals Names for Its Executive Jets

At a ceremony today, Embraer president and CEO Mauricio Botehlo and senior vice president Luis Carlos Affonso pulled the wraps off full-scale mockups of th