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Air Security International is now the ASI Group
November 13, 2006, 10:51 AM
October 18, 2006

As a reflection of an expanding range of non-aviation security services, Houston-based Air Security International has changed its name to the ASI Group. The company opened for business in 1989 to provide security services to corporate flight departments.

Citigroup’s bizav expertise grows
November 13, 2006, 10:49 AM
October 18, 2006

When Mary Schwartz, director of aircraft finance for Citigroup (Booth No. 1058), was given the task of forming the New York-based bank’s aircraft finance department six years ago, its portfolio of business airplanes consisted of just a few.

IS&S EFIS Package STC’d in PC-12
November 13, 2006, 10:45 AM
October 18, 2006

The FAA has granted Innovative Solutions & Support (Booth No. 1253) of Exton, Pa., an STC for installation of the company’s 10-inch displays in the Pilatus PC-12.

Raytheon expanding in Little Rock
November 13, 2006, 10:44 AM
October 18, 2006

Raytheon Aircraft broke ground on October 3 to expand its aircraft completions facilities in Little Rock, Ark., with a $16.3 million addition creating more room for paint and interior completions of the Hawker 4000.

FBO at Love Field Designated DCA Gateway Facility
November 13, 2006, 10:37 AM
August 17, 2006

Business Jet Center (BJC), a Dallas Love Field FBO, is now authorized by the Transportation Security Administration as a gateway for general aviation flights into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

Upgraded Helicopter Standards Planned
November 13, 2006, 10:31 AM
August 17, 2006

New and revised performance and handling qualities requirements for normal- (Part 27) and transport-category (Part 29) rotorcraft have been proposed.

SEI brings VIP helo interior expertise to U.S.
November 13, 2006, 10:26 AM
October 18, 2006

Servizi Elicotteristici Italiani, better known as SEI (exhibiting here at parent company Mercaer’s booth, No. 1047), has long been the shop of choice for helicopter manufacturer AgustaWestland when it comes to completing executive/VIP interiors.

Industry Perspective: Dassault
November 13, 2006, 10:17 AM
October 18, 2006

The industry’s fortunes have changed dramatically in the last three years, swinging wildly from the lowest of lows to almost unimaginable heights. For business aircraft makers, the current “cycle” likely will be remembered as one of the biggest roller-coaster rides in the industry’s history.

Nav Canada Wants Excise Taxes Cut
November 13, 2006, 10:16 AM
August 17, 2006

Canada's private, user-fee-based ATC system–Nav Canada–believes that general aviation operators are double-charged for use of Canada's aviation infrastructure and that fuel excise taxes should be reduced.

After a decade, Flexjet is firmly in the black
November 13, 2006, 10:14 AM
October 18, 2006

As recently as four years ago, some observers openly questioned whether Bombardier’s Flexjet fractional ownership operation would still be around in 2006.

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