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ATC

Industry voices concerns about the future of ADS-B

The FAA announced in August that it expects to award its ADS-B ground station contract (estimated to be for up to 500 ground stations) next July.
ATC

Comair crash may lead to broader use of runway alerting systems

Honeywell hopes the Comair crash prods airline executives to take a closer look at a software upgrade for its enhanced ground proximity warning system (EGP
ATC

Controllers vow to fight FAA-imposed contract

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (Natca) called the FAA’s imposition of new work rules over the Labor Day weekend “a brazen, arrogant tramp

Farnborough hosts regional forum

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) staged a successful regional forum at the UK’s Farnborough Airport on September 13.
Airports

LCY deal to close soon

Final bids to buy the UK’s London City Airport (LCY) were lodged on September 12 and a deal was expected to be agreed upon around press time.
Regulations and Government

Debate about Farnborough traffic continues

Many local residents who successfully opposed TAG Aviation’s application to increase the number of weekend and holiday movements at the UK’s Farnborough Ai
Aircraft

Pilot Report: Cessna Mustang

The champagne corks were surely popping in Wichita on September 8 when Cessna Aircraft announced it had earned full type certification of its newest jet, t
Aircraft

New Bizjets

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Doubts cast over VLJ overcast

The market for very light jets (VLJs) will be worth $2.52 billion over the next five years, according to a new study by UK-based consultants PMI Media.
Aircraft

Eclipse 500 still chasing full TC

At press time, FAA type certification continued to elude Eclipse Aviation for its very light jet, while Cessna confirmed speculation that it would be first
Regulations and Government

Senat Bill Contains Incentive for R&D

Before leaving for the Thanksgiving break, the Senate passed a bill with tax credits to encourage innovation in aerospace and defense research and developm

Pilatus connects with owners at regional event

Pilatus Business Aircraft held its first-ever regional operators conference on August 17.
ATC

ATC Centers Get New Com System

The FAA has finished deploying at all 20 en route centers a new communications gateway that processes radar and flight data and eliminates problems that be
Cabin Interior and Electronics

DeCrane not Taking a Back Seat

DeCrane Aircraft Seating has announced a patent on core technology around which a new line of lightweight 9-g and 16-g executive single and double passenge
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Pure Water at Indianapolis Jet Center

In an age of global travel, pure water that is free of microorganisms is a major concern.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

In the Beginning, BCI Jets Launches Genesis

Chicago-based BCI Jets recently launched “Genesis by BCI Jets,” a program to acquire high-value aircraft and convert them to an executive interior for resa
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Midcoast Aviation–Big and Getting Bigger

Midcoast Aviation of Cahokia, Ill., has plans to build a new $9 million, 115,000-sq-ft hangar and has added more than 160 employees in the last year.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Honeywell’s Ovation C Managing Gulfstream G150 Cabin

Gulfstream Aerospace has selected the Honeywell Ovation C series cabin management system for its new G150. The Ovation C features new, light
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Lufthansa Technik Carving a Bigger Market Share

The hangars at Lufthansa Technik are filling rapidly with new jobs, and there are more to come.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Premier/West Star Goes for Gulfstreams

Premier/West Star has launched a Gulfstream program that, in addition to minor and major inspections and repairs and avionics service, will include exterio
FBOs

Ocean Air makes North Bend, Oregon, a pleasant stop

North Bend Municipal Airport is about one-third of the way up the coast of Oregon, directly on scenic Coos Bay.
FBOs

Consolidation of FBOs at Rifle, Colo.

Just in time for this year’s ski season, Rifle Air has acquired Corporate Aircraft Services and The Rifle Jet Center, the two existing FBOs at Garfield Cou
Airports

Airport Profile: Kansas City Downtown Airport Gets An Upgrade

On November 15, Runway 1-19 at Charles Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) in Kansas City, Mo., reopened following extensive work.
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Newt Gingrich to address Aviation Industry Expo

Newt Gingrich, former speaker of the House of Representatives and architect of the “Contract with America,” will serve as the keynote speaker at this year’
Airports

No de-icing available at Truckee-Tahoe (Calif.) Airport

The de-icing contractor at California’s Truckee-Tahoe Airport (TRK) recently quit providing services, and the airport reports that it is unlikely any de-ic
FBOs

'Taj Mahal' FBO hosts NASCAR finale party

FalconTrust Air/Avitat in Miami hosted a special gathering of Nascar teams and fans last month.
FBOs

EPA eases SPCC restrictions on fuel and trucks

Spill prevention, control and containment (SPCC) rules for fuel trucks and fuel farms will be eased significantly under two proposals published last month
Maintenance and Modifications

Honoring the first aviation mechanic

December is the month that aviation honors the Wright brothers for their contributions to aviation, and we certainly all owe them for what they accomplishe
Cabin Interior and Electronics

MRO Profile: Montreal Jet Center

Although business aviation was still recovering from the effects of 9/11 in 2003, two Quebec companies–DEM Capital and Elisen Technologies–decided