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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.

FAA initiates cost study of nationwide ADS-B
October 17, 2006, 9:34 AM
November 2005

The FAA’s top-level Joint Resources Council (JRC) has called for the estimated cost of a nationwide, GPS-based, automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) network, according to unofficial reports at a recent GNSS conference.

Piper Still Mulls Very Light Jet
October 17, 2006, 9:27 AM
November 2005

Piper’s new CEO, James Bass, said his company is still considering introducing a very light jet, telling AIN that it is an “important component of our product development strategy.” But as the company has said in the past, it “cannot offer specifics today on timing or configurat

Presidential Shift at Sino Swearingen
October 17, 2006, 9:26 AM
November 2005

As Sino Swearingen prepares to shift from flight-testing to full-scale production of the SJ30-2, it has also shifted the CEO title from company president Carl Chen to chairman Ching-Chiang Kuo.

President of EBAA France Resigns
October 17, 2006, 9:25 AM
November 2005

Olivier de l’Estoile has resigned after serving as president of the French chapter of the European Business Aviation Association for four years. The official announce-ment cited “personal reasons” for the surprise move.

Very Light Jet Maker Plays Matchmaker
October 17, 2006, 9:24 AM
November 2005

Albuquerque, N.M.-based start-up manufacturer Eclipse Aviation said its six-month-old JetMatch program has “more than exceeded our expectations.” JetMatch “facilitates partnerships” in new Eclipse 500s via a password-protected message board on the company’s Web site.

Embraer Makes Change to VLJ/LJ Cabin
October 17, 2006, 9:23 AM
November 2005

The mockup Embraer used to design the interiors for its very light jet (VLJ) and light jet (LJ) revealed a lack of room for the passengers’ feet.

Embraer Legacy Deliveries Increase
October 17, 2006, 9:20 AM
November 2005

Embraer reported it delivered eight Legacys in the first nine months of this year compared with five in the same period last year. The Brazilian manufacturer shipped 13 of the business jets last year and in 2003.

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