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Comair crash may lead to broader use of runway alerting systems
September 27, 2006, 12:20 PM
October 2006

Honeywell hopes the Comair crash prods airline executives to take a closer look at a software upgrade for its enhanced ground proximity warning system (EGPWS) intended to warn crews of runway safety conflicts.

Controllers vow to fight FAA-imposed contract
September 27, 2006, 12:16 PM
October 2006

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (Natca) called the FAA’s imposition of new work rules over the Labor Day weekend “a brazen, arrogant trampling of the collective bargaining system” and a threat to the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System.

Farnborough hosts regional forum
September 27, 2006, 12:11 PM
October 2006

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) staged a successful regional forum at the UK’s Farnborough Airport on September 13. The event, hosted jointly by TAG Aviation and FlightSafety International, drew more than 200 visitors and about 20 exhibitors.

LCY deal to close soon
September 27, 2006, 12:08 PM
October 2006

Final bids to buy the UK’s London City Airport (LCY) were lodged on September 12 and a deal was expected to be agreed upon around press time. According to LCY managing director Richard Gooding, the sale will release new funds for further investment at the privately owned, downtown gateway.

Debate about Farnborough traffic continues
September 27, 2006, 12:00 PM
October 2006

Many local residents who successfully opposed TAG Aviation’s application to increase the number of weekend and holiday movements at the UK’s Farnborough Airport are hypocrites, according to their local member of parliament, Gerald Howarth.

Pilot Report: Cessna Mustang
September 27, 2006, 11:52 AM
October 2006

The champagne corks were surely popping in Wichita on September 8 when Cessna Aircraft announced it had earned full type certification of its newest jet, the Mustang.

New Bizjets
September 27, 2006, 11:39 AM
October 2006

Like the overall U.S. economy, the business aviation industry is still exceptionally strong, as reflected by the healthy number of new business aircraft in the works. There are now 31 business jets in development, in flight-test or certified within the last 12 months.

Doubts cast over VLJ overcast
September 27, 2006, 11:20 AM
October 2006

The market for very light jets (VLJs) will be worth $2.52 billion over the next five years, according to a new study by UK-based consultants PMI Media.

Eclipse 500 still chasing full TC
September 27, 2006, 11:17 AM
October 2006

At press time, FAA type certification continued to elude Eclipse Aviation for its very light jet, while Cessna confirmed speculation that it would be first to certify a VLJ when its Citation Mustang received Part 23 type certification for everything but known icing on September 8 (see page 1).

Senat Bill Contains Incentive for R&D
September 27, 2006, 11:12 AM
January 2006

Before leaving for the Thanksgiving break, the Senate passed a bill with tax credits to encourage innovation in aerospace and defense research and development. Earlier, the House Ways and Means Committee approved a similar tax measure; at press time it was awaiting a floor vote.

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