Content Archive: January 2015
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Ex-Gulfstream Sales Exec Hagerty Founds Brokerage
The Hagerty Jet Group will specialize in pre-owned Gulfstreams but handle a range of business jets.
Maintenance and Modifications
Elliott Aviation Raises Downtime Compensation for G1000 Install
The company guarantees it will install a G1000 suite in 15 working days.
Maintenance and Modifications
Stevens Aviation Adds Gulfstream G200 Maintenance
The MRO now services Gulfstream, Beechcraft, Hawker, Bombardier, Cessna and Embraer models.
Regulations and Government
Veasey Joins Graves in Leading House GA Caucus
Veasey has been actively involved in general aviation issues since he was first elected to Congress two years ago.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Geneva Receives More Repair Approvals
Canada, Azerbaijan, San Marino and Guernsey authorize the facility as a repair station.
Aircraft
Bombardier Names Likoray V-P of Sales for U.S., Canada
The promotion expands Likoray's responsibility in the U.S.
Regulations and Government
FAA To Issue New Guidance on Sleep Apnea
The guidelines are expected to incorporate industry and Congressional feedback with the FAA and NTSB's safety concerns about pilots flying with OSA.
Safety
Aviation Safety Question of the Week (Jan. 26, 2015)
This week's question looks at flaps and their effect on an airplane's angle of attack
Airports
Chicago DuPage Runway Project Wraps Under Budget
$11.4 million runway improvement will make it a more hospitable destination for the latest class of large-cabin business jets.
Airlines
Indonesia’s Merpati Plans Re-Launch
After two failed attempts, state-owned carrier remains committed to resuming operations
