Content Archive: December 2006

Avionics

Aspen avionics asks judge to throw out Eclipse lawsuit

Aspen Avionics, the maker of the AT300 hazard awareness display, has asked a New Mexico court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Eclipse Aviation in October cla
Avionics

Barco views role on Apex as a ‘stepping stone’ into bizav

Add Belgium’s Barco to the list of companies interested in entering the market for business aircraft avionics.
Airports

Small Airports Said To Be Ideal for WiFi

Sky-Nets, which offers free wireless Internet (WiFi) systems to FBOs, released the results of a survey of FBOs, assessing their level of WiFi adoption.
Rotorcraft

Airgreen founder dies in crash

Giuseppe Airaudi, 52, and his passenger died in the crash of an Agusta Bell AB412 on November 27 in the Italian Alps.
Charter & Fractional

Eco-friendly charter offered

Private jet passengers whose consciences are troubled by their jet’s contribution to global warming can now rest easier with the new CarbonNeutral option f
Safety

ASRS Reports Can Be Filed Electronically

NASA disclosed last month that flight crew, ground crew, air traffic controllers and others involved in aviation operations can now securely submit electro
Maintenance and Modifications

Thunder Aviation

Thunder Aviation opened its doors in 1997 after several people approached owner Larry Moskoff, who based his Beech Duke at Spirit of Saint Louis Airport, a
Charter & Fractional

Private Air to take first 787 BBJ

PrivatAir has ordered the first 787 Boeing Business Jet but has yet to decide whether to use the widebody for executive charter services, corporate shuttle
Avionics

Embraer selects PilotView EFB

First Gulfstream and now Embraer has selected the PilotView electronic flight bag (EFB) from CMC Electronics for its line of large business jets.
Accidents

Learjet Safe after Losing Right Elevator

On December 1 a Learjet 36 with two pilots and one passenger aboard lost its right elevator while maneuvering off the coast of San Diego.