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FAA searches for new funding source
October 2, 2006, 4:59 AM
September 2005

Although the FAA is not yet advocating new taxes or user fees, the agency continues to emphasize that it needs a consistent, stable revenue stream that is not tied to the price of an airline ticket.

Dubai to host Middle East Business Aviation Conference
October 2, 2006, 4:56 AM
September 2005

The first Middle East Business Aviation Conference will be held in Dubai on November 19, on the eve of the Dubai Air Show (November 20 to 24). Dubai show organizer Fairs & Exhibitions is running the event, which will be hosted by Abu Dhabi-based charter operator Royal Jet.

Legislation aims to restore funds for aeronautics R&D
October 2, 2006, 4:54 AM
September 2005

Before it adjourned for its summer recess, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to authorize an extra $1.3 billion for NASA over the next two years to fund earlier cuts in aeronautics research.

PC-12 Fractional Program Expands To the Bahamas
October 2, 2006, 4:45 AM
September 2005
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PlaneSense, the Pilatus PC-12 fractional ownership division of Manchester, N.H.-based Alpha Flying, has expanded its operational area to 11 airports of entry in the Bahamas where positioning fees have been eliminated.

Britain Proposes Ban on Basing Foreign-registered Aircraft
October 2, 2006, 4:44 AM
September 2005

The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) issued its official proposal to prevent foreign-registered aircraft from being based in the UK “by limiting the time (for example, 90 days) such an aircraft may spend in the UK in any 12 months.”

Europe to get new offshore register
October 2, 2006, 4:42 AM
September 2005

The Isle of Man, a UK Crown Dependency in the Irish Sea, hopes to have its own aircraft register established by the end of next year.

Hey Bloke, Land Here
September 29, 2006, 11:44 AM
September 2005

Despite its location 60 miles southeast of the British capital, Lydd Airport is trying to attract business aircraft with a new name–London Ashford Airport–and a new executive facility operated by FAL Aviation. The airport recently installed an ILS and resurfaced its 4,937-foot runway.

Honeywell Revamping Product Support
September 29, 2006, 11:43 AM
September 2005

As part of an effort to consolidate its engine, avionics and brake and wheel divisions with the aim of improving product support and customer service, Honeywell Aerospace has appointed Adrian Paull v-p of customer and product support.

SJ30-2 Moves Closer to Type Certification
September 29, 2006, 11:41 AM
September 2005

Sino Swearingen said it has received the last of a series of 13 FAA type inspection authorizations for its SJ30-2.

Online High-altitude Course Introduced
September 29, 2006, 11:40 AM
September 2005

King Schools introduced an online course that the San Diego company said meets FAR Part 61.31 requirements for pilots to receive high-altitude training for flying above 25,000 feet.

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