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Cingular wants to keep cellphone ban
October 9, 2006, 4:22 AM
July 2005

Cingular, the largest wireless service provider in the U.S., has asked the FAA to maintain its ban on cellphone use aboard aircraft in flight.

Van Nuys proposal is effectively a stage 2 ban
October 9, 2006, 4:21 AM
July 2005

Proposed noise mitigation measures under study by the Los Angeles World Airport Authority do not contain an outright ban on Stage 2 jets at Van Nuys Airport.

Grob unveils SPn Utility Jet in Paris
October 6, 2006, 7:57 AM
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Mercury shakeup might rebrand some FBOs
October 6, 2006, 7:46 AM
July 2005

“We’re still Mercury…for now,” is the way a customer service representative at one of the chain’s 16 FBOs responded to a question about the ongoing melding of Mercury Air Centers and Cor-porate Wings.

Court of appeals upholds Stage 2 jet ban at Naples
October 6, 2006, 7:43 AM
July 2005

Both sides claimed a measure of victory in the June 3 U.S. Court of Appeals ruling, but the Naples (Fla.) Airport Authority (NAA) is crowing much louder than representatives of general aviation.

Editorial: Citations to lift Special Olympians’ spirits and more
October 5, 2006, 2:19 PM
August 2005

“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” This is the Special Olympics athletes’ oath, and Citation owners and operators can help give them a chance to make the attempt.

Awards & Honors: August 2005
October 5, 2006, 2:17 PM
August 2005

Henry Schubach, founder of San Diego-based on-demand charter company Schubach Aviation, received the “Neighbor of the Year Award” from Father Joe’s Villages and the Daily Transcript. The award recognizes individuals who have consistently assisted people in need in the local community.

Final Flight: August 2005
October 5, 2006, 2:15 PM
August 2005

John Walton, son of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton and a member of the company’s board, died in the crash of his experimental ultralight airplane in June. He was 58. Walton, a medic in the U.S.

People in Aviation: August 2005
October 5, 2006, 2:13 PM
August 2005

Dassault has named Jacques Chauvet vice president for Falcon customer service in the Eastern Hemisphere. Most recently the company’s deputy v-p for Falcon customer service, Chauvet replaces Claude Frey, who retired after 40 years with the French company.

Final Report: Pilot failed to maintain directional control
October 5, 2006, 2:00 PM
August 2005

Gulfstream American Twin Commander 690C, Indianapolis, Feb. 10, 2005–The airplane was substantially damaged, but the occupants uninjured, during a runway excursion while landing on Runway 21 at Eagle Creek Airport. There was a direct right crosswind of approximately 13 knots.

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