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Training and Workforce

Virtual trainers on show at Aerosim

Aerosim Technologies might not be a name familiar to most business aircraft pilots who train in full-motion simulators, but pilots who need to learn how to
Aircraft

Program Update: Phenom 300 on track for 4th-quarter certification

Amid the debris of an international economic slump and financial crisis, Brazilian business jet manufacturer Embraer is just weeks away from certification

INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE: Gulfstream Aerospace

Joe Lombardo became president of Gulfstream Aerospace on April 9, 2007.
Aircraft

Learjet 85 work under way at Bombardier’s Mexico site

Bombardier is banking the future of the Learjet brand on its new, all-composite Model 85.

Textron banks on manufacturing to lead its return to profitability

As Providence, R.I.-based Textron labors to reduce its debt and the size of Textron Financial (its unprofitable financial arm) it is looking to its other b
Maintenance and Modifications

Rapco gets FAA nod for torque tubes FAA PMAs

The FAA has awarded Rapco Fleet Support multiple parts manufacturer approvals (PMAs) for its replacement torque tubes used on Hawker 600s through 850s, Cit
Safety

Audit firm lauds NBAA’s guide on best practices

CharterX Wyvern has endorsed the NBAA’s recently published NBAA Best Practices for Air Charter Brokering.

Aero Specialties highlights new ground-support offerings

Aero Specialties of Boise, Idaho, which manufactures its own line of ground-support equipment (GSE) and distributes equipment from other manufacturers, is

One on One: An interview with Randy Babbitt

In the wake of the crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407 in February, how are safety programs and pilot hiring, training and testing practices being improved?
Safety

IS-BAO recognized as European safety standard

The International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO), launched in 2002 by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC), has been gran
Aircraft

Emivest and Jet Works hand over their first SJ30

Jet Works Air Center has begun delivering completed SJ30 light jets for Dubai-based Emivest, an 80-percent share holder in the former manufacturer, Sino Sw
Training and Workforce

Web-based service teaches fatigue-management skills

Aviation insurance giant USAIG, in collaboration with Alertness Solutions, is launching Z-Coach, a science-based fatigue management program. USAIG&n
Regulations and Government

Kitbuilt policy due out soon to guide builders and feds

The Experimental Aircraft Association (Booth No.
Maintenance and Modifications

Learjet 60 aft locker flies into final design stage

Raisbeck Engineering of Seattle, Wash.
Aircraft

Embraer expects to cut metal for new Legacys in early ‘10

Several years ago, Brazilian manufacturer Embraer announced its intent to become “a major player” in the business aviation industry.
Safety

A greener de-icer soon to debut

One of the founders and innovators of the TKS anti-icing system plans to launch the world’s first environmentally friendly anti-icing fluid called TKS Sust
Avionics

Guardian Mobility Wins STC for GPS Tracking Device

Guardian Mobility’s Guardian 3i GPS tracking device has gained a Transport Canada supplemental type certificate on Beech 1900C and 1900D turboprops and wil

NBAA Launches Job Placement Web Site

The NBAA has launched a new Business Aviation Jobs board at www.nbaa.org/jobs.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hartzell Offers Top Prop Conversions for Cessna 206

Hartzell Propeller’s new Top Prop three-blade propeller upgrade kit for the Cessna 206 is now available.
Avionics

Honeywell’s SmartRunway, SmartLanding Are TSO’d

Honeywell’s new SmartRunway and SmartLanding technologies have received FAA Technical Standard Order approval.
Maintenance and Modifications

Web ops-tracking service adds inventory module

SkyBooks, a unit of Textron, is adding an integrated inventory tracking module to its maintenance-tracking and operations management service.

Bizav sees recovery on horizon beset with hills and troughs

Eighteen months ago, the business aviation industry was happily floating in a sea of black ink.

Bizav support grows as attacks subside

As NBAA returns to Orlando for its annual gathering, there seem to be reasons for optimism but not outright giddiness.
Regulations and Government

GA Caucus takes on the TSA

Shortly after congressmen Vernon Ehlers and Allen Boyd spearheaded the formation of a General Aviation Caucus in the House of Representatives in April, the

Six Entering EAA Hall of Fame

The Experimental Aircraft Association (Booth No.

Northstar Is Now Mint Turbines

Northstar Aerospace Turbine Engine Service Group has a new name: Mint Turbines.

Schedulers & Dispatchers Adds Sponsor, Awards

NBAA’s Schedulers & Dispatchers Committee has added Jet Aviation FBO & Charter Sales to the list of companies that sponsor the scholarships
Safety

Grey Owl’s Human-factors Course Meets PDP Goal

Richard Komarniski, who has for 16 years been teaching human factors and safety subjects, spoke on Monday at the NBAA IA renewal session on safety manageme
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

New Finance Terms Available for Cessna Props

Cessna Finance has introduced new lower-rate financing for Cessna piston singles and Caravan turboprops.