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Exec Charter Bookings Boost Air Partner
October 17, 2006, 10:08 AM
November 2005

A 34-percent increase in revenues from executive charter bookings was a major factor in a 29-percent hike in pre-tax profits announced by international charter broker Air Partner.

Industry Seeks Delay in EPA Regulations
October 17, 2006, 10:07 AM
November 2005

In a letter sent last month to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Air Transportation Association and several other trade groups requested a six-month extension of the compliance deadline of the rules for amending fuel spill-prevention and control plans and an additional six

Pilot Killed in Agusta A109 Crash
October 17, 2006, 10:05 AM
November 2005

The pilot, the sole person aboard, was killed October 9 in the crash of a Tri-state Emergency Systems Agusta A109 (N7YL) about five miles from the airport moments after it was cleared for the ILS approach to Bradford Regional Airport in Pennsylvania.

Hypoxia Training Sans Altitude Chamber
October 17, 2006, 10:02 AM
November 2005

AirCare’s Facts program now offers hypoxia training at customers’ facilities. Instead of an altitude chamber, the Olympia, Wash.

Congress Moves To Stop New Tax Rules
October 17, 2006, 10:01 AM
November 2005

Republican lawmakers have taken steps to shelve new tax rules in the 2005 Highway Bill designed to discourage truckers from using jet fuel to avoid higher taxes on diesel fuel. Sens. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) and Conrad Burns (R-Mont.) and Rep. Robin Hayes (R-N.C.) sent letters to U.S.

PT6s Selected for Utility Twin
October 17, 2006, 10:00 AM
November 2005

Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6-21 engines will power the Evektor EV-55, a 10-seat unpressurized twin turboprop under development. The Czech Republic-made STOL aircraft is scheduled to receive FAA/EASA certification by the end of 2008.

Regionals Affected by New Seat Rules
October 17, 2006, 9:58 AM
November 2005

New rules will require transport aircraft manufactured after Oct. 27, 2009, and used in Part 121 major carrier and regional airline operations to meet more stringent crashworthiness standards for passenger and flight attendant seats.

No STMP for NBAA Convention
October 17, 2006, 9:57 AM
November 2005

Traditionally, the FAA has implemented a Special Traffic Management Program (STMP) for operations at NBAA Convention airports.

Wet Lease Guidance Issued by the FAA
October 17, 2006, 9:49 AM
November 2005

Part 135 operators and management entities will be affected by a proposed policy guidance involving wet leases, an arrangement in which an air carrier can lease an aircraft and crew from an individual or entity if it is also authorized to engage in common carriage.

'Virtual' Radar available in Europe
October 17, 2006, 9:47 AM
November 2005

There is no question that ATC radar is expensive. Indeed, many smaller airports can’t afford to pay a radar-qualified controller, let alone buy the hardware. But help may be at hand.

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