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Brazil’s senate approves civil aviation authority
October 30, 2006, 9:05 AM
December 2005

Nearly six years after the creation of a civilian-run aviation agency was first proposed, the Brazilian Senate has approved a new civil aviation authority, the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC).

Stimpson relishes new role as FSF chairman
October 30, 2006, 9:03 AM
December 2005

Ed Stimpson retired from yet another job last December. That lasted just a few weeks, and then he joined Flight Safety Foundation’s board of directors. In February he was elected chairman. This time, however, he is working pro bono.

NIAR facility up and running at full speed
October 30, 2006, 8:59 AM
December 2005

The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), located on the campus of Wichita State University, is now running at full capacity following several lab renovations and additions.

Jim Schuster charts stable course for Raytheon Aircraft
October 30, 2006, 8:55 AM
December 2005

How has the past year been for Raytheon Aircraft?

Pelton leads resurgence at Cessna, eyes growth opportunities
October 30, 2006, 8:34 AM
December 2005

How has this year been for Cessna?

New air-quality standards proposed
October 30, 2006, 8:30 AM
December 2005

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has proposed a standard that will define air quality and comfort levels on commercial airplanes, but it is not related to any FAA study or any planned rulemaking.

Elephant de-icing rigs arrive in North America
October 30, 2006, 8:27 AM
December 2005

Business aircraft pilots taxiing into Toronto Pearson’s de-icing area this winter will see–since they’re hard to miss–two large truck-mounted de-icing units cleaning down 747s, A340s and other big iron.

Aviation software for the really small screen
October 30, 2006, 8:16 AM
December 2005
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With Palm- and Windows-based personal digital assistants (PDA) rivaling the capabilities of larger PCs and laptops, it’s no wonder that hundreds of aviation software applications are now available for the handheld units.

Sikorsky buys Keystone, adds aftermarket services
October 30, 2006, 8:08 AM
December 2005

Last month, Sikorsky Aircraft announced an agreement to acquire privately owned Keystone Ranger Holdings for an unspecified sum.

Euro charter firms offer ‘light’ options
October 30, 2006, 7:53 AM
December 2005

Increasing demand from wealthy individuals for the Bombardier Skyjet International fixed-rate block charter program has prompted the company to experiment with a new option called Jet Membership Light.

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