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Charter & Fractional

Dawn of DayJet Finally Here

It has been five years in the making, and overcast skies and a little rain didn't dampen spirits during DayJet's service inauguration festivities at the Ta
Accidents

Brazil Midair Accident Report Leaked to Press

Brazil's aircraft investigation board, Cenipa, won't release its report on the Embraer Legacy 600/Gol Airlines Boeing 737-800 midair until early next month
Aircraft

In The Works: Epic LT

Las Vegas-based Epic Aircraft has maintained a low profile since the company announced its composite turboprop single at EAA AirVenture last year, but has
Aircraft

In The Works: Gulfstream 450

Gulfstream Aerospace reports that the G450, an upgraded G400 with G550 avionics, is on track for FAA certification in the third quarter of this year.
Aircraft

In The Works: Grob G160 Ranger

Since its first flight on March 29, the first prototype G160 Ranger, German manufacturer Grob-Werke’s second turboprop model, had accumulated more than 20
Aircraft

In The Works: Explorer 500T/750T

Don Joseph, president of Explorer Aircraft in Jasper, Texas, said he is “more optimistic than ever” about the company’s fundraising efforts.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

FAA, IRS don’t regulate in the same language

“The FAA, and the IRS…they really don’t think alike,” began tax attorney Gary Garofalo, first speaker at the NBAA Federal Aviation Tax Forum in Arlington,

New Regional Airplanes 2004

As more signs of air transport recovery rise out of a global economy still hampered by geopolitical unrest, regional airlines continue to parlay their cost
Airports

Airports must improve image, N.J. group warns

Bob Checchio, president of the MidAtlantic Aviation Coalition (MAAC)–sponsor of the New Jersey Aviation Conference held last month in cooperation with the

County plans expansion of Las Vegas bizav airports

While many cities, counties and other agencies from coast to coast pursue policies of scaling back operations at airports they control–or in some cases eve
FBOs

Abelag Aviation celebrates 40 years in business aviation

Well known Brussels-based FBO and air taxi company Abelag Aviation is celebrating its 40th anniversary, making it one of the oldest business aviation compa

New Leaders for European Business Aviation Lobby

At the end of this month, Brian Humphries will take over as chief executive of the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), succeeding Fernand Franco

London Airports Get Bizav-Friendlier

A 35-acre site for a new FBO at London’s Southend Airport is to be offered to private developers.

Manufacturers set course for european certification

Bombardier’s Learjet 40 and 45XR were set to receive UK Civil Aviation Authority approval to operate into London City Airport (LCY) before the end of last

Russian tender may open doors to West

The governments of Russia and Ukraine have so far managed to prevent Western manufacturers from penetrating their countries’ markets for regional aircraft

EBAA Forum Report

The task force established by the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) to deal with the issue of regulating fractional ownership expects to issue new

Charitable golf and tennis tournament nets $111,000

Above the Indian Spring Country Club in Silver Spring, Md., the rain and low ceiling cleared from overcast to broken, and then the cold mist lingered.

Trenary Elected to Pinnacle Board

The board of directors of Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines has elected company president and CEO Phil Trenary to join the seven-member board.

Copter Cops Cop Doughnuts and a Lot of Trouble

Police officers’ passion for doughnuts is one of American culture’s sturdiest stereotypes.

US Airways Consolidates Top Slots at Merged Regionals

US Airways has named Keith Houk as the president and CEO of the combined Allegheny/Piedmont airlines following the retirement of Piedmont president and CEO
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

As economy picks up, so too will aviation financing rates

Unlike insurance rates, which are decreasing slightly or at least stabilizing, aviation financing rates have apparently bottomed out and were on the rise l

Civil Tiltrotor Preps for Engine Runups, First Flight

Bowing to some inevitable delays after September 11, Bell/Agusta Aerospace reports assembly of the first two BA609 tiltrotors is nearing completion, with e
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Opens Tucson Maintenance Base

Bombardier Aerospace expanded its U.S.

Helo Hard Times Lead to Bell Chairman/CEO Dismissal

Citing a need to realign its executive lineup in the face of an economy that was already softening before it was rocked by the events of September 11, Text

Sole Survivor of Papillon Grand Canyon Crash Files Suit

The only survivor of an August 10 sightseeing helicopter crash at the Grand Canyon has filed suit against Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters of Grand Canyon
Aircraft

Boeing Considers Scrapping 717

After losing a four-way competition to Brazil’s Embraer for the sale of 45 narrowbody airplanes to Air Canada last year, Boeing has begun the process of ev
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Insurance rates flatten, though only for some

Insurance premiums for professionally flown corporate aircraft have decreased slightly off their peaks of last year, but charter and helicopter operators a

Part 135 Rotorcraft Ops Restored Over Manhattan

Closed by a ban on operations within three nautical miles of the World Trade Center site since September 11, Manhattan’s three public-use heliports were pa

Anti-Noise Groups Make the Most of Big Apple Helo Ops Bans

It should come as no surprise that citizen groups opposing helicopter operation over Manhattan are using the aftermath of September 11 to lobby lawmakers f

Extex puts it on the line online

Taking its battle against high-priced OEM repair and technical manuals and their revisions to a higher level, Extex has placed all of the pertinent tech da