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Airports

New DCA Gateway Airport Now Usable

General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, Wis., is now available for use by operators approved in accordance with the DCA Access Standard Securi
Regulations and Government

Second Cease & Desist Order for Platinum

Platinum Jet Management last month was slapped with a cease-and-desist order for the second time since the Challenger overrun accident at Teterboro Airport
Regulations and Government

Canadian Pilot Groups Appeal New Fees

Later this month the Canadian Transportation Agency is expected to rule on an appeal by the Canadian Pilots Association and the Helicopter Association of C

The big tent is starting to take shape as NBAA plans for its 59th Annual Meeting

A million square feet will hold more than 1,100 exhibitors, and more than 110 airplanes will be on display at Orlando Executive Airport.
Training and Workforce

Some Retired Airplanes Will Not Fade Away

The FAA has teamed with the Build A Plane organization to provide retired aircraft to high schools looking to establish an aviation maintenance program.
Rotorcraft

Going on Tour with (Lots of) Helicopters

Maverick Helicopter Tours, which specializes in aerial tours of Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon, has bought 14 more Eurocopter EC 130 turbine helicopters.
Accidents

328Jet Damaged in Abort Accident

The NTSB’s preliminary report of the June 3 accident involving a Dornier 328Jet, N328PD, that overran the runway and ended up on a street after an aborted
Charter & Fractional

NATA Offers Air Charter Safety System

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has developed a safety-management system for air charter firms.

NBAA has released the updated schedule for its 2007 Business Aviation Regional Forums

The events bring business aircraft owners, operators, manufacturers, customers and others in the industry together for day-long networking and learning exp

NATA, AOPA challenge visa rules for pilot trainees

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and AOPA are taking issue with the State Department over proposed changes to the Exchange Visitor Progra

Does your flight department or company make its aircraft available for charitable flights?

An article by attorneys John Copley and John Hoover contains a wealth of information regarding FAA and IRS rules applicable to such flights and applicable
FBOs

Landmark Opens ‘Flagship’ FBO

Landmark Aviation CEO Roger Wolfe celebrated the grand opening of the FBO and maintenance chain’s refurbished Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) facil
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Air Chef continues to expand, most recently to the Monterey area of Southern California

Air Chef identifies, evaluates and provides training and standardized menus to approved affiliate kitchens throughout the U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk King Air Conversions Near 30

Stevens Aviation recently completed its 26th Blackhawk King Air XP engine conversion.

There’s now a one-stop business aviation catering resource in downloadable form

The Corporate Flight Attendant Catering Guide is a collaborative effort of Paula Kraft of Tastefully Yours catering in Atlanta; Marsell Amineddine of
Regulations and Government

Takeoff Obstacle Clearance Discussed

The FAA recently issued Advisory Circular 120-91 “Airport Obstacle Analysis” for Part 121 and Part 135 commuter operators, to help them analyze takeoff pro
Rotorcraft

Chinese Firm Teams with Sikorsky

Sikorsky and China Aviation Industry Corp.
ATC

‘Minimum Fuel’ Doesn’t Mean Priority ATC

According to the Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS), pilots might expect to receive priority handling after telling ATC they have “minimum fuel,” but
Regulations and Government

Civil Penalties Don’t Escape Inflation

Changes to the FAA’s investigative and enforcement procedures (FAR Part 13) including inflation adjustments to civil monetary penalties–became effective Ju
Regulations and Government

FAA Proposal Adds Teeth to Rule

Rules governing the construction of objects that could be an obstruction to safe aircraft operations might get a little more bite.
Aircraft

HondaJet Will Linger at Oshkosh This Year

The HondaJet will make an encore appearance at this month’s EAA AirVenture, July 24 to 30 in Oshkosh, Wis.
ATC

The FAA now has the technology in place to deploy Airspace Flow Programs (AFPs) in support of its Severe Weather Avoidance Plan.

The AFPs will primarily affect traffic flying into the Northeast from domestic origins west of the New York and Boston Air Route Traffic Control Centers.
Regulations and Government

Norman Mineta departure saddens bizav

Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta, a long-time advocate for general aviation and the lone Democrat in President Bush’s Cabinet, shocked and saddened t
Regulations and Government

Airlines Cheating Uncle Sam on Security Fees?

The Homeland Security Inspector General reported last month that the airlines are underpaying the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) an estimated
ATC

ATC Consolidation May Need BRAC-like Help

With the FAA planning to consolidate major ATC facilities and its regional offices, Rep.
Regulations and Government

NBAA forum highlights user-fee fight

With airlines complaining to Congress about the huge amount of money they pay to the FAA, what often gets lost in the noise is the fact that the airlines t
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Pre-Owned Update: Pre-owned market remains strong

Activity on the pre-owned front has remained strong through the second quarter, after hiccuping earlier in the year.

DOT's Mineta Steps Down

Norman Mineta will step down July 7 after serving as DOT Secretary for more than five years, saying, “It is time for me to move on to other challenges.” Mi
Regulations and Government

Platinum penalty referred to DOJ

The FAA has referred its civil penalty case against Platinum Jet Management to the U.S.