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Regulations and Government

NBAA, along with the FAA and industry representatives, is looking at a way to reduce delays in the flow of air traffic during the severe weather seasons

The effort began in May last year with the formation of a collaborative decision-making workgroup.
Regulations and Government

Kenneth Mead resigns DOT post

Transportation Department Inspector General Kenneth Mead, a tireless ally of disgruntled airline passengers and often a thorn in the side of the nation’s a
Safety

Those concerned about the safety of the food being served on their aircraft have two new sources of information

Erica Sheward’s long-awaited book Aviation Food Safety is now available from Blackwell Publishing, 9600 Garsington Road, Oxford OX4 2DK, England, te
ATC

The great New York Tracon experiment will end on May 13

The 90-day performance tolerance standard assessment was prompted by a review at New York Tracon conducted last year that revealed some small operational-e
Engines

After 40 years TPE331 soldiers on

Honeywell’s business aviation segment recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of the TPE331 turboprop at its Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport faci
Regulations and Government

Temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) covering the U.S. border with Mexico in Arizona and New Mexico may not be as temporary as some would wish

Though active only in evening and night hours, they will be in effect through December 31 and are likely to be renewed.
FBOs

Looking for advice on selecting an FBO?

Consult AIN’s annual FBO Survey results in this issue, starting on page 20.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aircraft Paint

Exterior paint has always been a statement.
Regulations and Government

Lawmaker Calls for FAA Boosterism

Rep.
Regulations and Government

NTSB Recommits to GA Safety

When the GAMA executive board was in Washington, D.C., for the industry briefing earlier this year, acting NTSB chairman Mark Rosenker assured GAMA members
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation adds Midcoast to North American holdings

When European private-equity firm Permira acquired Jet Aviation from the Hirschmann family five months ago, some industry observers speculated that the new
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FBOs

Interest in contract fuel rises with jet-A prices

With jet-A prices already soaring and likely to climb during the summer, business jet operators continue to seek ways to save money on fuel.
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FBOs

AIN readers weigh in on value of fuel promotions

With crude oil and jet-A prices rising and demand continuing to grow, retail purchasers of fuel might wonder why fuel companies bother with promotional pro
FBOs

Macquarie buy makes it three big FBO chains

When Macquarie Infrastructure completes its planned $338 million acquisition of the Trajen FBO chain in the third quarter, the aviation industry will have
FBOs

Charlotte, one year later

Wilson Air Center’s Charlotte/Douglas International Airport FBO in North Carolina recently celebrated one year of operation, under a management contract wi
FBOs

Business aviation grows in Sioux Falls

South Dakota corporate aviation continues growing, and to meet the needs of the flying community, Business Aviation Services is building a new FBO terminal
FBOs

Atlas Aviation's second maes an FBO chain

As of May 1, the former Island Aviation FBO at Merritt Island Airport in Florida reopened as the second FBO owned by Atlas Aviation.
FBOs

Two new FBOs for Signature

On May 1, Signature Flight Support opened the first purpose-built business aviation center at Robin Hood Airport in Doncaster/Sheffield, UK.
Airports

Say goodbye to Mirabel

The passenger facilities at Canada’s Montréal-Mirabel International Airport are candidates for a $C100 million ($87 million) transformation into an “indoor
FBOs

Three more for Trajen

FBO chain Trajen has purchased three more FBOs, bringing its total to 22 facilities.
FBOs

Rochester sells to Million Air

Million Air franchise Regent Aviation in Saint Paul, Minn., bought Rochester Aviation at Minnesota Rochester International Airport and renamed the FBO Rege
FBOs

Phillips 66 overhauls web site

ConocoPhillips has redesigned its Web site to help pilots find Phillips 66 FBOs and allow FBOs to take advantage of new technology.
FBOs

New FBO association forming

Another aviation association is forming, this time to serve FBOs with three or fewer facilities.
FBOs

Showalter FBO turns 60

Orlando Executive Airport FBO and Phillips 66 dealer Showalter Flying Service is 60 years old this year and held a huge hangar party in April to celebrate
Airports

Chicago DuPage Airport

“Without a doubt, DuPage Airport [DPA] is the premier corporate aviation airport in the Midwest–both land and air side,” David Bird, executive director of
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FBOs

Signature Flight Support: FBO company struggles to improve its reputation

Signature Flight Support has steadily stuck to its strategy since its founding in 1992 and has grown to become the largest multiple-base FBO company
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Safety

Tackling the Winy City's Winter Weather

DuPage has 10.8 million sq ft of pavement, including runways, taxiways, ramp area, roads and parking lots.
Airports

German airports ramp up for World Cup traffic

Special slot procedures will be in place at about 20 German airports during the World Cup soccer tournament, which runs from June 9 to July 9.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Cessna's demo Caravan crashes

Cessna 208 Caravan, Yucaipa, Calif., March 29, 2006–Cessna Aircraft Western and Canada regional sales manager Steve O’Neill and Rick Voorhis, presid
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Learjet loses control on takeoff

Learjet 35, Philadelphia, March 22, 2006–As the Bankair Learjet N58EM was taking off at 2 a.m.