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San Jose Jet Center Opens Hangar E for Business
October 12, 2006, 5:54 AM
September 2004

A ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 19 officially opened Hangar E for business at California’s San Jose Jet Center.

Raytheon Offering RVSM Compliance Paperwork
October 12, 2006, 5:53 AM
September 2004

Raytheon Aircraft is now offering a complete package of RVSM compliance paperwork and flight-test services for operators of Beechcraft and Hawker turbine business aircraft once they are equipped and approved with RVSM avionics.

Carlyle acquisition of Garrett will build bizav powerhouse
October 12, 2006, 5:50 AM
September 2004

With the announcement last month of its intent to acquire Garrett Aviation Services, The Carlyle Group is creating a formidable business aviation industry presence in the U.S.

Florida FBOs clean up after Charley
October 12, 2006, 5:47 AM
September 2004

When Hurricane Charley slammed into the heavily populated west coast of Florida last month, it came with unpredicted fury. Forecasters had issued warnings for a Category 2 storm (sustained winds of 96 to 110 mph), but the system strengthened rapidly as it crossed the Gulf of Mexico.

AIN Product Support Survey Clarification
October 12, 2006, 5:24 AM
AINonline

In the rating codes chart in AIN’s 2004 product support survey (August, page 20), the overall average shown for Honeywell (Allied Signal/Textron Lycoming) turbofan engines should be 5.592. The value is incorrectly given as 6.592.

'Major Announcement' Planned on Project
October 12, 2006, 5:20 AM
September 2004

Westport, Conn.-based Avocet Aircraft said it expects to make a “major announcement” at next month’s NBAA Convention on the progress of the ProJet very light jet contender.

Nordam Lures Uczekaj From Honeywell
October 12, 2006, 5:18 AM
September 2004

John Uczekaj, with Honeywell since 1986 and most recently executive v-p and general manager of Honeywell Aerospace Electronics Systems in Phoenix, has been named the new COO for The Nordam Group in Tulsa, Okla.

Hill Replaces Monson as BBJ President
October 12, 2006, 5:16 AM
September 2004

Steven Hill will become president of Boeing Business Jets, replacing Lee Monson, who becomes v-p of Boeing Commercial Airplanes Sales for the Middle East and Africa. Hill was formerly business director of Boeing Aircraft Trading. Boeing Business Jets is a joint venture with General Electric.

Leadership Changes at EBAA
October 12, 2006, 5:15 AM
September 2004

Dr. Rudolfo Baviera is the new chairman of the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA). Baviera, chairman and CEO of Italian charter and aircraft management firm Eurofly Service, will succeed Brian Humphries at the end of next month.

FAA ATC Staffing Plans Come Under Scrutiny
October 12, 2006, 5:13 AM
September 2004

The DOT Office of Inspector General plans to begin an audit of the FAA’s initiatives to address ATC staffing levels on September 7. For years, various groups have expressed concern that some ATC facilities are either under- or over-staffed.

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