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Design changes continue on Eclipse 500
December 21, 2006, 10:35 AM
January 2007

Eclipse Aviation has further refined the Model 500 very light jet’s design to reach performance goals, according to a customer technical communication sent to buyers on December 4.

Executive Jet settles abduction lawsuit
December 21, 2006, 10:33 AM
January 2007

A $27 million child-abduction suit involving charter and aircraft management services operator Executive Jet Management (EJM) has been settled out of court for an undisclosed amount, according to attorneys for the plaintiff, Cornelia Streeter.

New offshore register close to opening
December 21, 2006, 10:28 AM
January 2007

The Isle of Man–a British Crown dependency located in the Irish Sea between the UK and Ireland–is on track to have its new aircraft register up and running this spring.

Civilian market drives record industry sales in ’06
December 21, 2006, 10:24 AM
January 2007

The U.S. aerospace industry posted record sales last year, boosted by a surging civil aircraft market fueled in part by general aviation aircraft shipments.

Airgreen founder dies in crash
December 21, 2006, 10:19 AM
January 2007

Giuseppe Airaudi, 52, and his passenger died in the crash of an Agusta Bell AB412 on November 27 in the Italian Alps. Airaudi cofounded Turin-based Airgreen with his brother Mauro in the early 1980s.

Thunder Aviation
December 21, 2006, 9:35 AM
January 2007

Thunder Aviation opened its doors in 1997 after several people approached owner Larry Moskoff, who based his Beech Duke at Spirit of Saint Louis Airport, about starting an FBO on the airport.

FAA takes aim at FAR Part 145 repair stations
December 21, 2006, 9:31 AM
January 2007

The FAA has released an NPRM for FAR Part 145 repair stations that proposes revising the established rating system to eliminate the current class system in lieu of more general ratings such as “airplane.” In addition, it would require all Part 145 repair stations to implement an expanded quality

Stevens Aviation chosen at Phenom service center
December 21, 2006, 9:28 AM
January 2007

Embraer has chosen Stevens Aviation to provide factory-approved maintenance and product support for its new Phenom 100 very light and Phenom 300 light jets.

Aviation industry embraces SMS
December 21, 2006, 9:21 AM
January 2007

Safety Management Systems (SMSs), popular in other industries for years, are coming to aviation because regulatory authorities, safety experts and industry leaders have proclaimed that SMS represents the future of safety management in our industry.

Passport Requirements Tightened
December 21, 2006, 9:06 AM
January 2007

In lieu of a passport, U.S. citizens have been permitted to present a variety of documents to establish their identity and citizenship and right to enter the U.S. But soon a driver’s license or birth certificate will not be sufficient identification for certain travel.

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