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Bizav Groups Aim To Boost VLJ Safety
October 2, 2006, 1:55 PM
September 2005

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) and NBAA have developed a generic operations manual for single-pilot operation of very light jets (VLJs) and technically advanced aircraft.

First The Towbar, Now The Whole Tug
October 2, 2006, 1:51 PM
September 2005

Aircraft towing technology has advanced markedly in the past decade, with towbarless tugs improving efficiency and lessening wear and tear on nosewheels.

Mercury Moves Into New Digs At LGB
October 2, 2006, 1:50 PM
September 2005

Mercury Air Center LGB, a division of Mercury Air Group, has moved its operations into a newly built facility at Long Beach’s Daugherty Field. Flight crews and passengers will find a full-service day spa, gourmet deli and four-star Italian restaurant overlooking the runways.

FBO Profile: Orion Flight Services
October 2, 2006, 1:48 PM
September 2005

And what’s it like when close to 10,000 airplanes descend on your airport? Toby Kamark and Jeff Wanke, co-owners of Orion Flight Services (CEO and president, respectively) have a unique perspective on the world’s largest aviation event.

Rialto Airport Lost In The D.C. Shuffle
October 2, 2006, 1:45 PM
September 2005

The so-called “stealth” amendment passed Congress last month, granting the City of Rialto, Calif., special dispensation to sell its municipally owned airport. That amendment was attached during conference negotiations over the massive highway funding bill.

Surveilance System Chosen For Long Beach Airport
October 2, 2006, 1:43 PM
September 2005

BroadWare Technologies has been selected to implement a wireless video surveillance platform at Long Beach (Calif.) Airport.

Association Health Plan Bull Could Benefit FBOs
October 2, 2006, 1:42 PM
September 2005

NATA has expressed its pleasure that the House passed H.R. 525, the “Small Business Health Fairness Act.” If the Senate approves the bill, the legislation would allow businesses to pool together to receive health insurance through their trade association.

Ross Aviation Closes On Scottsdale Aircenter
October 2, 2006, 1:39 PM
September 2005

Ross Aviation and Centre Partners finalized their acquisition of Scottsdale AirCenter last month. The purchase represents Ross Aviation’s second FBO investment since its formation in December.

Torqued: Fallout from the TEB Challenger overrun crash
October 2, 2006, 1:33 PM
September 2005

Last month we reported that, in the fallout from the February 2 Challenger overrun at Teterboro (TEB), the FAA levied a fine of almost $2 million against Platinum Jet and its principal officer and owner. I requested a copy of the action so that I could review it myself.

MRO Profile: DAS Wilmington
October 2, 2006, 1:30 PM
September 2005

“Lindbergh flew off our ramp right out front,” John Rahilly, vice president of sales and marketing for Dassault Aircraft Services (DAS) Wilmington, Del., told AIN. “This used to be the Atlantic Aviation facility; it was here for some 75 years.

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