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NATA Offers Charter Safety Program
October 5, 2006, 10:57 AM
August 2005

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has unveiled a program to help air charter companies improve safety.

Pre-owned market remains strong through summer
October 5, 2006, 10:50 AM
August 2005

August is typically a slow month for sales activity on pre-owned aircraft, but growing backlogs for new aircraft are keeping the pump primed for used-aircraft sales this summer.

Weight battle continues at Teterboro
October 5, 2006, 10:43 AM
August 2005

The battle continues at Teterboro Airport, where the FAA has vetoed plans by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey that would restrict aircraft using Teterboro Airport to those weighing 80,000 pounds or less (20,000 pounds lower than the current limit), impose higher landing fees and ban

The Senate version of the so-called Highway Bill has been passed and contains a change in the way fuel taxes are collected.
October 5, 2006, 10:42 AM
August 2005

If the provision is accepted by the House and the bill signed by the President, all aviation fuel will be taxed at the same rate as highway diesel fuel–24.4 cents per gallon.

There’s another source of worldwide airport data, www.world-airport-codes.com.
October 5, 2006, 10:41 AM
August 2005

The site allows users to search for information by five means: country name, country abbreviation, city name, airport name or airport code.

FBOs want pilots to sign hold-harmless forms
October 5, 2006, 10:40 AM
August 2005

In an attempt to limit their insurable losses and reduce premiums, some FBOs continue to ask transient pilots to sign hold-harmless forms. Some go so far as to inform the pilot that they cannot perform the service unless pilots sign the form or that they must charge a higher price for services.

With an eye to improving its service strategy workshops and seminars, Arinc Direct Flight Support Services of Annapolis, Md., has signed an agreement with customer service motivational and strategy firm ServiceElements of Scottsdale, Ariz.
October 5, 2006, 10:39 AM
August 2005

Arinc Direct Flight Support Services is a suite of Web-enabled capabilities, including flight planning, flight following, weather briefs, aircraft messaging and a 24/7 flight coordinator staff for customer assistance.

New regulations that establish the amounts and conditions of insurance required for aircraft operating in the member states of the European Union have taken effect.
October 5, 2006, 10:38 AM
August 2005

The object of the regulation is to set minimum insurance requirements for air carriers and aircraft operators regarding coverage for passengers, baggage, cargo and third parties. The rule applies to all operators flying into, out of, within or over the territory of a member state.

FBO Profile: Signature DCA
October 5, 2006, 10:34 AM
August 2005

It used to be Signature’s busiest location– by far. The FBO at Ronald Reagan Washington National has seen on its ramp everyone from presidents, ex-presidents and captains of industry to weekend pilots with their families visiting the nation’s capital.

Skyservice brings top-rated standards to Western Canada
October 5, 2006, 10:22 AM
August 2005

Skyservice and Imperial Oil Aviation have expanded their relationship at the Calgary International Airport, with Skyservice now designated an Esso Avitat dealer on the field. Established in Montreal in 1986, Skyservice adds Calgary as its third facility.

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