Content Archive: December 2007

Regulations and Government

Albuquerque OKs bonds, tax breaks for Eclipse

The City Council of Albuquerque, N.M., has approved a $45 million industrial revenue bond package to help Eclipse Aviation deliver on its Eclipse 500 very
Airports

Paris Le Bourget Airport invests heavily in its future

Aéroports de Paris (AdP) is seeking to expand the commercial horizons of the French capital’s dedicated business aviation gateway, after several years in w
FBOs

Jet Aviation begins construction in Dubai

Jet Aviation announced last month it has begun construction of its new FBO and maintenance facility at the Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirate

Is Your Flight Department Underutilized?

Who in your company has access to the corporate aircraft? Is it just a handful of top executives, or can anyone with a need for travel schedule a trip? Doe
Regulations and Government

Congressional Observer: July 2004

Wondering if the 108th Congress has been busy? By early last month, the Senate saw 2,505 bills introduced and the House of Representatives, 4,520.
ATC

Are Controllers Paid Too Much?

Meanwhile, the General Accounting Office (GAO) added its voice to that of DOT inspector general Kenneth Mead, who has repeatedly warned that the FAA cannot
ATC

ATC Attrition Can Be Blunted

The FAA will be able to cope with the loss of almost half of its air traffic controller workforce over the next nine years if it can keep better track of a
Airports

Competition heats up in Oakland

If your destination lies within the shadow of the Golden Gate bridge, don’t think that San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is your only option.
Airports

Dallas reliever airport wins award

The Dallas Executive Airport (RBD) has been selected as the 2004 Reliever Airport of the Year by the Texas Department of Transportation.
Accidents

Factual Report: WX possible factor in crash

ROCKWELL AERO COMMANDER 690A, CORTEZ, COLO., JAN.