Content Archive: October 2007

FBOs

Jet Aviation sale scuttled in 'best interests' of firm

It has turned out to be one of the biggest deals in business aviation that never was.

Inaugural Latin bizav show prepares for Brazil takeoff

March 13 to 15 sees the staging of the inaugural Latin American Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (LABACE) in São Paulo, Brazil.
FBOs

France's Reims Aviation saved from bankruptcy

Reims Aviation, one of Europe’s few remaining independent light aircraft manufacturers and subcontractors, has been saved from bankruptcy.

Proposal scrapped to raise floor of Tampa Class B

The FAA withdrew a 1998 proposal that would have raised the floor of the Tampa, Fla.
Rotorcraft

Other Voices: Heli-logging’s survival depends on cost control

After reading Bill Wagstaff’s article on heli-logging in AIN, I feel compelled to respond.
ATC

ATC privatization debate stirs the political caldron

Rumor has it the Bush Administration intends to sell off ATC to the highest bidder.

Will business aviation feel the squeeze?

As was evident last month before the onset of any hostilities with Iraq, uncertainty has been driving up the price of fuel.
Rotorcraft

Agusta To Increase Stake in BA609 Tiltrotor Program

Agusta officials have revealed they are currently negotiating with Bell to increase the share the Italian manufacturer holds in the BA609 tiltrotor program
Rotorcraft

Mode of Transport or Amusement Park Attraction?

It’s unclear what the following facts really say about a mode of transportation that’s nearly 60 years old, but a new Nevada corporation has set up shop se
Rotorcraft

Say ‘Aloha’ to Hawaii by Helicopter

Heli-USA has taken a break from the usual Hawaiian air-tour repertoire of overflying thick jungles, pristine tropical rainforests, volcanoes surging with l