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2005 Aircraft Electronics Association Convention: AEA hosts record-setting show in Dallas
October 16, 2006, 7:41 AM
June 2005

As it usually does, news from the cockpit avionics front featured prominently at the Aircraft Electronics Association’s annual convention, held this year April 27 to 30 in Grapevine, Texas.

Industry prepares for Paris Air Show
October 16, 2006, 7:32 AM
June 2005

This month’s 46th International Paris Air Show is already scheduled to feature the world’s largest passenger aircraft and the airliner with the longest range, and if the Ukrainians bring their Antonov An-225, the show will boast the world’s largest aircraft as well.

In The Works: Ibis Aerospace AE270
October 16, 2006, 7:29 AM
June 2005

In mid-April, Ibis Aerospace conducted indirect lightning tests on its 10-seat Ae270 turboprop single. According to the company, these tests were under the control of the Czech Civil Aviation Authority inspectors and EMCC of Germany.

In The Works: Cessna Citation Mustang
October 16, 2006, 7:27 AM
June 2005

By the middle of last month Cessna’s Citation Mustang had made rapid flight-test progress. Since its first flight on April 23, the Citation Mustang has logged more than 36 hours in 19 flights.

In The Works: Sino Swearingen SJ30-2
October 16, 2006, 7:26 AM
June 2005

Sino Swearingen recently conducted cold-soak testing of its SJ30-2 at a facility at Eglin AFB, Fla., completing another requirement for FAA certification.

NTSB hosts accident photography course
October 16, 2006, 7:22 AM
June 2005

Tell Sandy Weiss that his photos are plain, and he’ll thank you for the compliment.

Airport Infrastructure Improvements
October 16, 2006, 7:06 AM
June 2005

One of the biggest problems for Spanish business aviation operations from Madrid is the thorny issue of Barajas airport.

Spain continues development of business aviation network
October 16, 2006, 7:04 AM
June 2005

Business aviation in Spain is a modest affair, with an estimated 70 executive jets for private use– very few for a country of 40 million people.

TSA Vet to Return as Agency Boss
October 16, 2006, 6:53 AM
June 2005

President Bush has nominated Edmund “Kip” Hawley to be Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security in charge of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). If the Senate confirms him, he will become the agency’s fourth director in four years.

Bombardier launches corporate shuttles
October 16, 2006, 6:50 AM
June 2005

While many European companies still view business jets as “corporate barges” rather than genuine business tools, statistics show they are more likely to warm to corporate/executive shuttles.

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