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Aviation security deadlocks Congress

Aviation security collided with politics last month on Capitol Hill, when a Senate bill that would have created–among other provisions–a new force of feder
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Aircraft

It’s not reinventing the wheel, just how the wheel gets put on

Over the past decade or so, Dassault Aviation has raised the eyebrows of some business aircraft industry analysts.
Charter & Fractional

Omni Aviacao seals a deal

Paris Le Bourget FBO and executive charter firm Aero Services has been bought by Portuguese general aviation group Omni Aviacão e Tecnologia.
FBOs

TAG plans exec terminal for Farnborough Airport

TAG Aviation will start building an executive terminal at the London-area Farnborough Airport right after this year’s Farnborough International Air Show.
Training and Workforce

Boeing Unit Expands Corporate Cabin Training

Cabin-safety and -services training for business aviation flight attendants was introduced late last year by Renton, Wash.-based Alteon Training (formerly
Regulations and Government

Bizav shines brightly in FAA’s crystal ball

Business aviation continues to be a bright spot in the FAA’s annual aviation forecast, with top executives of two business jet manufacturers and the leadin

More Q400 turboprops for ANA

All Nippon Airways, the Japanese airline that became the launch customer for the new Boeing 7E7 in late April, just days later added a firm order for anoth
Regulations and Government

DOT IG: FAA bungled modernization projects

It is no secret that the FAA in the last several months has been forced to shelve a number of important ATC modernization projects.
Charter & Fractional

Former rivals unite to form air-taxi network

At first it might seem like an odd couple: Don Burr, People Express founder and low-fare airline pioneer, and Bob Crandall, controversial megastar of Ameri

NBAA experiences more changes in leadership

Leadership changes are under way at NBAA, as two long-time senior staffers leave the organization. Senior vice president of operations Bob Blouin re

Bolen prepares NBAA to meet future challenges

Ed Bolen is having little trouble settling in at NBAA headquarters in Washington, D.C. An old hand at carrying general aviation’s banner–beginning w
Regulations and Government

ALPA surveying members on age 60 rule

Members of the Air Line Pilots Association will be asked their views on the Age 60 mandatory retirement rule for airline pilots.
Regulations and Government

Special-issue medical renewals streamlined

Twenty medical conditions that are serious enough to require special issuance (SI) first- and second-class medicals can now be cleared by an aviation medic
Regulations and Government

NTSB overturns FAA certificate revocation

In an unusual move, the NTSB reversed an FAA emergency certificate revocation against Michael Tarascio, owner and former chief pilot of Air East Management
Aircraft

Pelton: Cessna will build SSBJ 'sooner or later'

Cessna president Jack Pelton said it is inevitable that his company will design and manufacture a supersonic business jet (SSBJ), although when it will hap

Safire evicted from Florida headquarters

Facing a serious financial crisis that threatens to force the company into bankruptcy, Safire Aircraft was evicted from its offices at Opa-Locka Airport in

DHS funds two anti-missile efforts

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded two $45 million contracts for further research into shoulder-launched-missile protection systems for

Air Canada confirms RJ orders

Air Canada has converted to firm status a former tentative commitment for 15 new Bombardier CRJ700 Series 705s and 15 CRJ200s.

Senate may ok pilot certificates with photos

The Senate Commerce Committee approved and sent to the full Senate a bill that would give the FAA six months to issue pilot certificates that include photo

TAG Aviation: Maintenance center in UK gets makeover

TAG Aviation last week opened its newly refurbished business aircraft maintenance facility at the UK’s Farnborough Airport.
Aircraft

Falcon 900 celebrates its 20th birthday

September 21 marked 20 years since the first Falcon 900 took flight.

Vern Raburn: Eclipse CEO receives GA award

Vern Raburn, president and CEO of Eclipse Aviation, received the 2004 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Piper General Aviation Award.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

PATS Aircraft: Firm claims record for BBJ completion

PATS Aircraft, the Georgetown, Del.-based specialist in large executive/ VIP interior completions, recently outfitted a green BBJ2 for an Eastern European

Outfitter to occupy Bombardier's vacated digs

When Bombardier this month vacates its recently closed Learjet and Challenger maintenance facility at Indianapolis International Airport, Keeker Aircraft I

Larry Risley: Regional airline veteran Risley dies

Mesa Air Group founder Larry Risley, 59, died of colorectal cancer on September 22 in Austin, Texas.
Charter & Fractional

Helo block charter program announced

Ceres Group of Davidson, N.C., has announced CopterShares, a by-the-hour helicopter membership program.
Maintenance and Modifications

Famed Millville facility to close

In the mid-1940s, operators started bringing their aircraft to newly established Airwork at Millville Municipal Airport

Completions & Refurbishment

Proposed Embraer Business Jets To Feature Stand-Up CabinsAt the NBAA Convention last month, Brazilian manufacturer Embraer introduced concept

Pre-Owned Update: Buyers continue to clamor for pre-owned aircraft

The pre-owned aircraft market seems to be navigating through or flying above whatever turbulence has affected the U.S.