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Regulations and Government

FAA funding still a hot topic

As the presidential election enters the home stretch, still looming is the thorny question of reauthorizing FAA funding for the next four years and the eve
Avionics

More business aircraft to get synthetic-vision presentations

Synthetic-vision flight presentations are about to become a ubiquitous presence in dozens of business aircraft models thanks to certification programs that
Sustainability and Environment

Oil price drop could be short-lived, group warns

Oil prices have slid back since reaching a peak of $145 a barrel in July, resulting in jet-A prices finally falling by a significant amount.
Avionics

Honeywell’s IntuVue glimpses 3-D weather

Honeywell has unveiled its IntuVue line of airborne weather radars as the rebranded extension of the company’s RDR-4000 radar previously selected for the A
Aircraft

Sabreliner celebrates its silver anniversary

Sabreliner aircraft owners and operators are gathering tonight to recognize those among them who have flown one or more of the iconic business jets for 25
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Yankee Pacific gaining traction

Completions group Yankee Pacific Aerospace of Rye, N.H., is celebrating just its second anniversary, but that hasn’t stopped the company from contemplating
Engines

Safran shifting its focus to ‘more-electric’ technology

French aerospace conglomerate Safran (Booth No.

Industry Perspective: Cessna Aircraft

When you’re the head of a company facing a multi-billion-dollar order backlog and production capacity challenges, word that the economy is slowing comes al
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet leader sets sights on expanding charter operation

The new president of Bombardier’s fractional ownership and jet card programs has brought a unique perspective to the Canadian manufacturer’s Flexjet and Sk
Safety

FSF’s corporate FOQA plan keeps growing by the day

The Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) says it could have as many as 75 business jets in its corporate flight-operation quality assurance (C-FOQA) program by t

Meritorious Service Award

Outgoing AOPA president Phil Boyer has been chosen to receive this year’s NBAA Meritorious Service Award.
Maintenance and Modifications

AIA Tackles Counterfeit Parts

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has launched a counterfeit parts “integrated project team” to create standards for government and industry to re
Engines

Latest acquisitions boost GE’s presence in GA sector

Brad Mottier, general manager of GE Aviation’s newly formed business and general aviation division (B&GA), outlined the genesis, philosophy and goals of th
Aircraft

New Business Jets

Since last year’s NBAA Convention, several manufacturers have launched new airplanes or announced derivative designs based on previous models.
Aircraft

Spectrum’s all-composite S-40 due to fly for the first time next year

Although Spectrum Aeronautical has decided to skip this year’s NBAA Convention, the all-composite S-40 Freedom midsize twinjet will still fly next year, ac
Aircraft

Stevens Aviation extends life of Learjets with Lear4Ever

The FAA has awarded multiple supplemental type certificates (STCs) to Stevens Aviation for a comprehensive avionics and airframe modification package for t
Aircraft

Pilatus boosts capacity of PC-12NG production

Fresh from the announcement by Pilatus (Booth No.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Mid Continent serves up cabin entertainment unit

Mid Continent Controls of Derby, Kans., a manufacturer of cabin management and in-flight entertainment system controls, is showcasing a new media server fo
Charter & Fractional

Sentient and JetDirect split into two companies

Sentient Jet and JetDirect once again are operating as separate companies after agreeing in late August to separate into their original elements.

An Interview with Ed Bolen

Against the backdrop of a building economic crisis, a presidential race in which neither side seems particularly friendly toward business aviation and a vo
Aircraft

Epic progress questioned as ‘major’ development awaits

Bend, Ore.-based Epic Aircraft continues to pursue certification of its $1.2 million single-engine, owner-built kitplane, the Epic LT, re-badged in certifi
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Arinc’s Oi serves up onboard Web content

Arinc (Booth No.
Aircraft

Gulfstream marks 50th with a tribute to the GI

This year is a special one for Gulfstream, as it marks the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the company’s first airplane, the twin-turboprop Gulfstr
Avionics

Boeing To Consult on MRJ Project

Mitsubishi Aircraft has signed a support contract with Boeing under which the Chicago-based company will serve as a consultant on the 70- to 90-seat Mitsub
Sustainability and Environment

Meggitt’s ‘smart’ fuel probe more accurate

Meggitt (Booth No.
Security

Waiver Needed for Overflying the U.S.

The FAA early last month published a new notam requiring N-registered aircraft with an mtow of more than 100,309 pounds to obtain an operational waiver fro
Safety

Jetnet celebrates 20-year milestone

Jetnet, the business aircraft market research company, is celebrating 20 years of operation by showcasing its Aviation Business Index (ABI) service, Helico
Safety

First half stats show rise in turboprop accidents

The first six months of the year saw fatal accidents among turboprops double from four to eight as the number of deaths increased from 10 to 14, according
Airports

TEB honors its ‘good neighbors’

For the first time ever an NBAA Convention site has been chosen as the venue for Teterboro Airport to hand out its annual Good Neighbor Awards recognizing