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EBACE 2005: In The Cabin
October 16, 2006, 5:44 AM
June 2005

Coming just one month after it announced receipt of the supplemental type certificate (STC) for installation of its Broad Band Multi-Link (BBML) high-speed data system in the G500 and G550, Gulfstream Aerospace announced at EBACE it had received approval for installation of the hig

EBACE 2005: For Pilots Only
October 16, 2006, 5:38 AM
June 2005

Jeppesen of Englewood, Colo., introduced new weather maps that provide forecast information on icing and turbulence. The maps are available in four Jeppesen software applications.

EBACE 2005: Maintenance & Completions
October 16, 2006, 5:29 AM
June 2005

Dassault launched FalconCare at EBACE, the French OEM’s new “pay as you go” fixed-cost maintenance program. The six-year renewable program covers scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for both parts and labor costs.

EBACE 2005
October 16, 2006, 5:23 AM
June 2005

Averitable order bonanza totaling an estimated $420 million, a new attendance record (7,667) and some industry surprises were the highlights of the fifth annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, held May 18 to 20 in Geneva.

Insurance Tips
October 16, 2006, 5:07 AM
June 2005

1. Don’t overinsure or underinsure your aircraft. Hull insurance policies are stated-value policies. In case of a total loss the insurance company pays the stated value of the policy. Be sure to know your aircraft’s true replacement cost and insure the aircraft for that amount.

Insurance Trouble for Older Corporate Pilots
October 16, 2006, 5:05 AM
June 2005

After being forced into retirement at age 60, some former airline pilots turn to corporate aviation to continue their flying careers. It can become a problem for operators to obtain hull and liability coverage when these older corporate pilots reach age 70.

Aviation Insurance
October 16, 2006, 4:46 AM
June 2005

Various aviation insurance professionals seem to agree that the overall market has stabilized with premiums still significantly higher than pre-9/11 levels but with decreases in various segments.

FAA and industry create training program for technically advanced, owner-flown aircraft
October 12, 2006, 11:17 AM
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It’s an unusual fact that, unlike just about any other marketable items, very light jets (VLJs), alcohol and tobacco share one unique characteristic. Even if you have the money, the seller can refuse to sell them to you if you’re not qualified.

John & Martha and Their Falcon 10
October 12, 2006, 10:46 AM
September 2004

John and Martha King, co-chairmen and owners of San Diego, Calif.-based King Schools, are best known among owner-pilots for their folksy flight-training videos.

Owner Flown: Preparing for the emerging market for owner-flown turbine airplanes
October 12, 2006, 10:33 AM
September 2004

It was 25 years ago last month that New York Yankees team captain Thurman Munson was killed in the crash of his Cessna Citation I.

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