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The future of head-up display technology
September 26, 2006, 2:50 PM
January 2006

Head-up displays (HUDs) provide pilots with an array of flight-related information, when and where they need it most.

In The Works Analysis: January 2006
September 26, 2006, 2:39 PM
January 2006

While business aircraft are one of the most important tools of investment bankers and venture capitalists, investing in new aircraft designs doesn’t appear to be on their radar this year.

FAA invites stakeholder input at forum on permanent ADIZ
September 26, 2006, 2:25 PM
January 2006

With nearly 20,000 comments received on the proposal to make the Washington, D.C., air defense identification zone (ADIZ) permanent, the FAA will hold two public meetings this month to give pilots, airport managers and others a chance to present their views on the proposal.

With Planning, Aircraft Acquisition Is Less Taxing
September 26, 2006, 2:15 PM
January 2006

Conklin & de Decker part owner Nel Sanders-Stubbs, for years the NBAA’s prime source of tax knowledge and expertise, gave Conklin & de Decker aircraft acquisition planning seminar attendees some insights on what to expect in the way of federal passenger excise taxes as well as state sale

Aircraft acquisition planning seminar
September 26, 2006, 2:12 PM
January 2006

Taxes–when, where, how and why they must be paid–and how to avoid them captured a major share of attention among the users and providers of business aircraft transportation attending the fifth annual Conklin & de Decker aircraft acquisition planning seminar in Scottsdale, Ariz., this fall.

Bizav OEMs sign on for Avex airshow
September 26, 2006, 1:58 PM
January 2006

The second annual Avex airshow to be held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, is attracting leading business aviation exhibitors. At press time the confirmed roster for the March 7 to 10 event included Cessna, Dassault, Bombardier, Gulfstream and Aero Vodochody.

Farnborough turboprop renamed Kestrel JP100
September 26, 2006, 1:52 PM
January 2006

The long-delayed Farnborough F1 utility turboprop single appears to have found new life through an agreement between its UK developer, Farnborough Aircraft, and Abu Dhabi-based Gulf Aircraft Maintenance (Gamco).

Canada proposes new fee structure
September 26, 2006, 1:39 PM
January 2006

After 12 months of consultation with all segments of its domestic and overseas customer base, Nav Canada–Canada’s privatized air navigation service provider (ANSP)–has proposed a new fee structure that would mean slight reductions in terminal charges for large aircraft and slight increases for s

Jury finds in favor of PrivatAir pilot
September 26, 2006, 1:33 PM
January 2006

On December 10, after a three- week trial in Los Angeles Superior Court, a jury awarded pilot Doyle Baker nearly $64 million, in a lawsuit against aircraft management firm PrivatAir and three of its employees.

Keystone Helicopter Now a Sikorsky Unit
September 26, 2006, 1:19 PM
January 2006

Sikorsky Aircraft of Stratford, Conn., recently completed the acquisition of Keystone Ranger Holdings, which includes Keystone Helicopters in West Chester, Pa., and Composite Technology USA in Grand Prairie, Texas.

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