Content Archive: August 2006
UK terror plot broadens market for charter services
Although last month’s foiled terrorist plot to bomb as many as 10 airliners while they were en route to the U.S.
Aircraft
Farnborough F1 Kestrel Flies At Last
Some seven years of development finally led to the first flight of the Farnborough Aircraft F1 Kestrel on July 29.
First-half GA billings set industry record
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) reported record-breaking billings for the first half of this year.
Eclipse 500, Citation Mustang in Tight Race
It’s going to be a photo finish between the Eclipse 500 and Cessna Citation Mustang in the race for full FAA type certification (TC).
ATC
Is Reason Report Unreasonable?
“Business aviation should support the shift to user fees,” urged Reason Foundation director of transportation studies Robert Poole, “if it is part of a com
Regulations and Government
Nav Canada Wants Excise Taxes Cut
Canada’s private, user-fee-based ATC system–Nav Canada–believes that general aviation operators are double-charged for use of Canada’s aviation infrastruct
Rotorcraft
Upgraded Helicopter Standards Planned
New and revised performance and handling qualities requirements for normal- (Part 27) and transport-category (Part 29) rotorcraft have been proposed.
