Content Archive: October 2010

FBOs

Ocean Sky explores field as new FBOs shape up in Spain

Ocean Sky has its three new Spanish FBOs up and running in Ibiza, Menorca and Valencia and is planning to add more facilities in Spain.
Security

Kings’ arrest prompts legislator to act

A California congressman has picked up the cudgel in the mistaken detention at gunpoint of John and Martha King of King Schools on August 28, and the incid
Avionics

Potomac Tracon Changes Reporting Procedures

AOPA has expressed serious concerns about a new letter to airmen issued by Potomac approach control requiring pilots flying in traffic patterns of nontower

Sky Hope To Support Bizav Relief Efforts

Sky Hope Network has been formed by five industry professionals to offer business aviation ­support in emergencies.
Avionics

ICG Tests CPDLC Aboard Gulfstream G250

International Communications Group (ICG) and Rockwell Collins have demonstrated the compatibility of ICG’s NxtLink ICS-220A communication systems with Ro
Avionics

Garmin Bringing G1000 to King Air 300/350

Garmin announced a program last month to offer its
Avionics

Garmin on a roll, unleashes G5000 cockpit

Garmin, the Olathe, Kan.
Aircraft

Reborn Dornier Do-228 fills versatile roles in airline livery

Ruag Aviation has delivered its first modernized 228NG twin turboprop to launch customer New Central Airservice.
Rotorcraft

Eurocopter to accelerate EC175 program

Eurocopter continues to flight-test its new medium twin, the EC175<

ERA delegates demand redress for volcano losses

European Regions Airline Association member airlines expressed “outrage” at the failure of national governments in the region to compensate them for costs