Content Archive: December 2006
Design changes continue on Eclipse 500
Eclipse Aviation has further refined the Model 500 very light jet’s design to reach performance goals, according to a customer technical communication sent
New York fails to pass tax break
The New York State Assembly didn’t follow the Senate’s lead and pass legislation that would exempt Part 91 aircraft from sales and use taxes.
Dubai ready to host new bizav show
Around 80 exhibitors have committed to participating in the Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) conference and exhibition to be held in Dubai from January
Regulations and Government
Helo Repair Firms and Owner Indicted
Garlick Helicopters and Double R Flying Service in Montana and their owner, Ronald Garlick, have been indicted on federal fraud charges in connection with
Airports
Tenuous peace between TEB users, neighbors
A November 27 town meeting about the effect of voluntary operational restrictions at Teterboro Airport raised questions about how long the cooperative spir
Aircraft
Airbus A380 Certified; can a BEHEMOTH bizliner be far behind?
Amid ceremonies December 12 in Toulouse, France, the Airbus A380 received joint type certification approvals from the FAA and the European Aviation Safety
RAA names McElroy’s successor
Former AOPA and Air Transport Association official Roger Cohen replaced Debby McElroy last month as the president of the Regional Airline Association (RAA)
Aircraft
ACJ will fly shuttle service to Antarctica]
An Airbus Corporate Jetliner is about to get the chance to prove the value of its certification for flights into known icing conditions as it begins shuttl
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.
