Content Archive: March 2007

Regulations and Government

NTSB rails FAA, TC and Bombardier in 604 crash

In one of its longest investigations into a general aviation accident, the NTSB released its final report last month on the Oct.
FBOs

Allied finalizes deal for Mercury’s FBOs

Allied Capital, a Washington, D.C.-based business development firm, last month finalized a complex, controversial $81 million deal (including closing costs

New Grob turboprop makes first flight

The first prototype G160 Ranger, Grob-Werke’s second turboprop single, flew for the first time on March 29 from the company’s facility in Tussenhausen-Matt

Strategies, Options & Perspectives: Good news for aviation

It is good news that the joint program and development office (JPDO), formed recently at the direction of Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta, is crafti
Accidents

For one pilot, survival can be measured in inches

Photos surface on the Internet occasionally that are too strong just to file away.

Olcott Responds to Warren’s Assertions

Former NBAA president Jack Olcott weighed in on the NBAA contretemps with a letter sent to member representatives.
Charter & Fractional

Flying group buys French Riviera charter firm

Belgian charter operator Flying Group’s takeover of Cap Camarat Business Jet (CCBJ) furthers the operator’s “ambition to become an important player in Euro

French 1900 operator expands routes

Twin Jet, the largest French operator of Beechcraft 1900 turboprops since the demise last year of R-lines, continues its growth following the addition in M
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Boeing selling bizjet finance unit

At press time, Boeing was close to concluding a deal in which it will be selling its business-jet finance division.

Gulfstream delivers better performance

Gulfstream’s first-quarter operating earnings and margins improved from the same period last year.