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Industry challenges threats to trust fund
October 17, 2006, 11:08 AM
November 2005

The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) is urging Congress to resist all attempts to “raid” the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, including airline industry calls for new tax breaks, and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) reiterated its preference for having gen

Embry-Riddle Lands in Oregon
October 17, 2006, 11:05 AM
November 2005

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is scheduled to begin graduate and undergraduate degree classes in professional aeronautics and technical management. The courses will be held at the Evergreen Aviation Museum and the Capt. Michael King Smith Educational Institute in McMinnville, Ore.

German Charter Takes Aim at UK
October 17, 2006, 10:52 AM
November 2005

German executive charter operator Cirrus Aviation has established a UK sales and marketing office at London Biggin Hill Airport.

Bombardier Plans ‘Major Announcements’
October 17, 2006, 10:51 AM
November 2005

Bombardier plans to make “major announcements” at the NBAA Convention this month in Orlando, Fla.

Sikorsky S-92 Awarded Icing Approval
October 17, 2006, 10:49 AM
November 2005

Sikorsky’s S-92 equipped with the OEM’s new rotor ice protection system (RIPS) has been FAA certified for flight in known icing conditions. Sikorsky is seeking S-92 RIPS certification from the EASA and Transport Canada.

Flight Options Limited-time Incentives
October 17, 2006, 10:47 AM
November 2005

Cleveland-based fractional provider Flight Options announced three new buyer-incentive programs.

Platinum Jet, FAA To Take a Meeting
October 17, 2006, 10:46 AM
November 2005

An “informal” meeting between Platinum Jet Management and the FAA is scheduled at the agency’s northeast regional office on November 1.

FAA Moves To End Mode-S Exemptions
October 17, 2006, 10:45 AM
November 2005

The FAA has withdrawn a decade-old proposal to rescind its requirement for mode-S transponders and, consequently, plans to end the hundreds of mode-S installation exemptions currently in effect for Part 121 and 135 operators.

Business Turbine Airplane Fatalities Increase
October 17, 2006, 10:40 AM
November 2005

The number of fatalities in turbine business airplane accidents increased nearly 80 percent (mostly due to crashes involving turboprops) in the first nine months of this year, compared with the same period last year, according to statistics compiled by safety analyst Robert E.

A Car for the jet set
October 17, 2006, 10:38 AM
November 2005

A UK-based company called Project 1221 is developing a limited-run, high-end sports car powered by a 1,500-shp variant of the Williams International FJ44 engine. The $816,000 (E675,000) jet-powered car will come in two versions–the three-seat MF1 treposti or two-seat MF1 dueposti.

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