Content Archive: March 2007

Aircraft

Omni Launches Saab 2000 Service

Saab Aircraft Leasing (SAL) recently delivered the first Saab 2000 to Omni Aviação e Tecnologia of Portugal.
Avionics

Thales Scuttles Takeover Rumor

Danis Ranque, CEO of European electronics conglomerate Thales, insisted last month that the company is not likely to be the object of a merger or takeover,
Aircraft

Mainenance flaws fell MU-2

MITSUBISHI MU-2B-35, HILTON HEAD, S.C., AUG.
Maintenance and Modifications

Wing Aviation: Building business one friend at a time

“I remember my father was going to visit the President of Turkey,” Brian Wing, president of Wing Aviation, told AIN.
FBOs

Down-home FBO benefits Pacific Northwest

Independent fuel supplier Avfuel announced last month that Bellingham Fuel Service at Bellingham International Airport (BLI), Wash., has joined its expandi
FBOs

Jet Aviation Singapore feels effect of economic recovery

The warm breeze drifting across Singapore Seletar Airport brings a welcome respite from the midday heat in this island nation near the earth’s equator.
ATC

Eagle County Airport dedicates new ATC tower

Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) in Vail, Colo., recently dedicated a new ATC tower, resulting from the efforts of Eagle County, the Colorado Division o
Maintenance and Modifications

MC2 holds STC for Challenger avionics upgrade

Mid-Canada Mod Center (MC2) was recently awarded an STC for a new avionics suite on Bombardier Challengers.
Avionics

Canadian Firm Upgrades Challenger with Universal Cockpit

Mid-Canada Mod Center has obtained an STC for a complete cockpit upgrade of a Challenger 601-1A with gear from Universal Avionics.
Regulations and Government

FAA turns a blind eye to the ELT debacle

Although the FAA warned business jet operators that there was no way it could extend a January 1 deadline for installation of emergency locator transmitter