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NASA Restructuring Aeronautics Research
September 26, 2006, 8:12 AM
February 2006

NASA is restructuring its aeronautics research programs, including fundamental aeronautics, airspace systems, aviation safety and aeronautics testing. Among the goals of the restructuring are protecting and maintaining NASA’s key aeronautics research and test facilities as national assets.

Got questions? NBAA Operations Service Group (OSG) has answers
September 26, 2006, 8:09 AM
February 2006

The OSG has posted more than 100 of the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) about business aviation operations, along with answers, on the NBAA Web site at www.nbaa.org/ops/faq.

The transmission of a master crew list (MCL) to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is required, but unfortunately, the agency has no mechanism in place to facilitate the mandate.
September 26, 2006, 7:36 AM
February 2006

At this point, to review MCL submissions, the TSA is using the CBP Advance Passenger Information Systems (APIS) which commercial carriers use to submit passenger and crew manifests for trips into, out of and over-flying the U.S.

FlightView has announced release of its Dispatch 4.4 software with two new key elements.
September 26, 2006, 7:34 AM
February 2006

An Alerts Manager feature allows the user to send alerts automatically to any Blackberry, mobile phone or e-mail inbox in the world. It is triggered by user-selected specific events such as takeoff, diversion and landing.

The latest version of Flight Explorer 5.0 takes the Alexandria, Va.-based company’s software well beyond simple flight tracking.
September 26, 2006, 7:33 AM
February 2006

The company announced release of the Flight Explorer 6.0 software upgrade at the NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference last month.

Challenger malfunction under investigation
September 26, 2006, 7:30 AM
February 2006

The UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is investigating the Nov. 11, 2005, incident in which a Bahamas-registered Bombardier Challenger 604 lost its autopilot.

Pre-Owned Update: Expect Strong Performance In Pre-Owned Market This Year
September 26, 2006, 7:23 AM
February 2006

The last time used-jet offerings reachedthe current level, the number of aircraft on the market was on an ascent, whereas this time around the market continues a three-year trend toward lower ground, solidifying pricing as the trajectory dips further.

Oregon FBO GetsA Facelift
September 26, 2006, 7:20 AM
February 2006

Coos Aviation, a full-service FBO at the North Bend (Ore.) Airport, is undergoing a facility upgrade, scheduled for completion by this summer.

FAA holds its position at Pompano Beach, Florida
September 26, 2006, 7:18 AM
February 2006

The FAA has told city administrators of Pompano Beach, Fla., that the federal agency will not reconsider its position on city attempts to restrict general aviation operations at Pompano Beach Airpark.

Executive Jet at Wichita changes hands
September 26, 2006, 7:17 AM
February 2006

The co-owners of Eaglejet Aviation have acquired the assets of Executive Jet FBO at Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT). The new owners, Jamie Pegg and Andy Rusch, said they will continue to offer fuel sales, de-icing and aircraft parking and storage.

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