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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.

121.5 ELT Deadline Reminder
September 29, 2006, 11:39 AM
September 2005

The FAA issued a notice last month reminding operators that satellite processing of distress signals from 121.5 and 243 MHz emergency locator transmitters is scheduled to end on Feb. 1, 2009.

FAA Re-evaluating MU-2 Safety
September 29, 2006, 11:31 AM
September 2005

Denying it is re-evaluating safety aspects of the Mitsubishi MU-2 in response to requests from several Colorado legislators, the FAA said its investigation is the result of a “recent increase in the accident rate” of the turboprop twin.

Raytheon Aircraft Avoids Strike
September 29, 2006, 11:30 AM
September 2005

Machinists at Raytheon Aircraft in Wichita are working under a new contract after failing last month to marshal enough votes for a strike.

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