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Bombardier launches corporate shuttles

While many European companies still view business jets as “corporate barges” rather than genuine business tools, statistics show they are more likely to wa
Regulations and Government

TSA Vet to Return as Agency Boss

President Bush has nominated Edmund “Kip” Hawley to be Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security in charge of the Transportation Security Administration (TS
FBOs

Spain continues development of business aviation network

Business aviation in Spain is a modest affair, with an estimated 70 executive jets for private use– very few for a country of 40 million people.
Airports

Airport Infrastructure Improvements

One of the biggest problems for Spanish business aviation operations from Madrid is the thorny issue of Barajas airport.

NTSB hosts accident photography course

Tell Sandy Weiss that his photos are plain, and he’ll thank you for the compliment.

“Good composition is desired and mandated in aesthetic p
Aircraft

In The Works: Sino Swearingen SJ30-2

Sino Swearingen recently conducted cold-soak testing of its SJ30-2 at a facility at Eglin AFB, Fla., completing another requirement for FAA certification.

Rocketplane outfits Learjets for commercial spaceflight missions

In the race for space tourism dollars, Oklahoma-based Rocketplane is vying for a head start by refurbishing hardy Learjet 25 airframes as the platforms for
Maintenance and Modifications

Aero Battery Recieves First FAA Diamond Award

Aero Battery of Cincinnati has received its first FAA Diamond Award, with all of the company’s technicians having received FAA-approved training last year.
Safety

Three-engine 747 oceanic crossing cause for concern

I have been following some of the discussion about the February flight of a British Airways 747-400 from Los Angeles to London after one of the airplane’s
Safety

APU fuel line chafing prompts Service Letter for Citation X

Ed Duracka, director of aircraft maintenance for Safeway Insurance, made a chilling discovery while complying with Cessna Alert Service Letter (ASL) 750-29
Maintenance and Modifications

Learjet replacement generator goes the distance

CRS Jet Spares of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has a deal for operators of the Learjet 35, 36 or 55–a replacement generator with an FAA-approved TBO of 3,000 hou
FBOs

Signature signs on with Avfuel

Signature Flight Support and Avfuel further solidified their business relationship with an agreement last month.
FBOs

Rifton sold to Supermarine

Rifton Aviation, the upstate New York FBO formerly owned and operated by the Bruderhof religious community, has been sold.
FBOs

Jet Aviation Upgrades Terminal at Bedford

Jet Aviation Bedford (BED), at Hanscom Field just outside Boston, has completed a major renovation project.
FBOs

TAC Air Acquires Cherokee Aviation in Knoxville

In March, TAC Air acquired Knox Air at Knoxville (Tenn.) McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
Airports

CRQ requesting operator comments on noise study

San Diego County, which has jurisdiction over the McClellan-Palomar Airport (CRQ), is currently updating its FAR Part 150 noise compatibility plan for the
FBOs

FBO Profile: Piedmont Hawthorne is a popular bizav destination

According to aviation professionals responding to this year’s AIN FBO survey, Piedmont Hawthorne at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is
FBOs

FBOs need to step lively to stay in stride with the times

To paraphrase the sentiments on a popular plaque, FBO owners in these changing economic times need the courage to change business practices that need to be
Rotorcraft

Korea Chooses S-92 for President

The Republic of Korea agreed to buy three S-92s to fulfill its presidential mission.
Regulations and Government

Schedulers & Dispatchers Update: June 2005

Get ready for a passport shakeup as the rules change. There are countries you can travel to and from without showing a passport, but their number ha

NTSB ‘Outsider’ Carmody Looks Back

The NTSB should be able to choose which general aviation accidents it investigates, former Board member Carol Carmody said in a speech before the Washingto

Aerospace Industry Calls for More R&D

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) said that unless the U.S.
Regulations and Government

Congressional Observer: June 2005

• House Minority Leader Tom DeLay (R-Texas) has been the subject of months of scrutiny for alleged improprieties in accepting travel paid for by lobbyists,

Pre-Owned Update: June 2005

Pre-owned jet sales activity by most measures is rolling through this year at a blistering pace.

Preliminary Report: Caravan Makes Emergency Landing Affter Engine Out

Cessna 208B Caravan, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico, April 12, 2005–On a flight from Vieques, Puerto Rico, to San Juan, Caravan N1241X exper
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Heli-Skiing Flight Proves Fatal

Bell 206B JetRanger, Sirnach, Switzerland, March 26, 2005–The pilot and three passengers were killed when the Swiss-registered Jet-Ranger they were
Accidents

Factual Report: MU-2 May Have Stalled on Approach

Mitsubishi MU-2B-60, Ferndale, Md., May 14, 2004–Epps Air Service MU-2 N755AF was destroyed when it hit trees and the ground while approaching Balti
Accidents

Factual Report: Longranger Breaks Up on Oil Rig

Bell 206L-1 LongRanger, Galliano, La., March 13, 2005–LongRanger N480RA was destroyed when it crashed into the Gulf of Mexico when departing an offs
Rotorcraft

Enstrom Penetrates Korean Market

Enstrom has sold two helicopters, a turbine 480B and a piston 280FX, to Hanseo University in South Korea.
Maintenance and Modifications

EJM garners 12th straight diamond award

The FAA has awarded Executive Jet Management (EJM) a Diamond Award for aircraft maintenance training excellence.