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Randy Babbitt Quits FAA After Weekend DWI Arrest

FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt has resigned from the FAA in the wake of his arrest Saturday night on a charge of driving while intoxicated (DWI).
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Safety

Fire-containment Bags Don’t Snuff Fires

AINalerts reported last week that fire-containment bags, like those sold by Aircare Access and Ship It AOG

Hawker 200 Program Put On Hold

Hawker Beechcraft has announced it is putting its Hawker 200 development program on hold
Charter & Fractional

Charter Sector Gains in Anticipation of Holiday Dividend

The latest forward-looking demand index from online charter portal Avinode stood at 206.86 for December 1–up almost 90 points
Security

BARR Program Reinstated by FAA

The FAA lifted all restrictions on the Block Aircraft Registration Request (Barr) program on Friday
Sustainability and Environment

NATA Seeking Federal Intervention in Avgas Lawsuit

In a letter to DOT general counsel Robert Rivkin, NATA president and CEO James Coyne asked for federal intervention in a lawsuit
Safety

NTSB To Hold Air Show/Race Safety Meeting

The NTSB plans to hold a one-day hearing on air race and airshow safety at its headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Maintenance and Modifications

Airbus Files Complaint against Aviation Partners

In a complaint filed on December 1 in the U.S. District Court in Austin, Texas, Airbus claims that Aviation Partners
FBOs

ExecuJet Opens Two New FBOs

ExecuJet Aviation Group opened two new FBOs in Australasia. ExecuJet’s first FBO in New Zealand opened in Wellington

Airbus Reports on November Sales, Deliveries

Airbus reports on November sales, deliveries
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Air Transport Association of America Is Now Airlines for America

The Washington, D.C.-based trade association representing major U.S. airlines has changed its name to Airlines for America.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Yellowstone Jet Center

While most FBO operators around the country are anticipating the start of winter and its travel challenges
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Airports

Peterborough Airport Completes Expansion

In a ceremony attended by Canada’s Prime Minister, the City of Peterborough, Ontario,
FBOs

Lafayette Aviation Signs with Phillips 66

Lafayette Aviation, the lone FBO at Purdue University Airport, has joined the Phillips 66 Aviation-branded dealer network.
FBOs

FBO Opens New Hangar at SUS

St. Louis-based private aircraft support provider Aero Charter has completed a new 30,000-sq-ft hangar
FBOs

New Hampshire Airport To Get New Runway

A groundbreaking ceremony was held at Boire Field in Nashua, N.H., at the end of October,

ExecuJet South Africa Upgrades FBO

ExecuJet South Africa recently unveiled several improvements to its FBO at Lanseria International Airport
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FBOs

Signature Acquires Caribbean FBO

Signature Flight Support added to its portfolio of more than 100 locations worldwide with the purchase of
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MRO Profile: Business Jet Access

The Business Jet group of services, Business Jet Access (BJA) and Business Jet Center (BJC), is a family-owned enterprise.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gore Design Completions, Airbus ACJ, Boeing 777

Gore Design Completions is on a roll with a full shop and new contracts for an Airbus
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Channel Tracker Provides Painless IFE Upgrade

Channel Tracker, introduced last month by Innovative Advantage of Redmond, Wash., is a way to
Cabin Interior and Electronics

L-3 Picks PAC Seating for 747-8 Project

L-3 Platform Integration has selected PAC Seating Systems of Palm City, Fla., to provide a range of
Maintenance and Modifications

Cutter Aviation Named GE ASC for M601 and H80 Engines

GE Aviation has named Cutter Aviation an authorized service center for GE’s M601
Maintenance and Modifications

GE Aviation Breaks Ground on Auburn Facility

GE Aviation has broken ground on a new jet engine components factory in Auburn, Ala.

Mesaba HQ To Close Early Next Year

Pinnacle Airlines said in late October that it would close the headquarters of its Eagan, Minn
Aircraft

Azul Giveth, while JetBlue Taketh Away

Embraer won an order for 11 more 118-seat E195s from Brazilian airline Azul in late October

Bombardier Looks To Close First CRJ900 Deal in China

Bombardier’s continuing efforts to cultivate ties with Chinese industry appeared to pay some dividends last month

Gulfstream Int’l To Upgrade to Saabs

Gulfstream International Airlines has reached an agreement with Saab Aircraft Leasing to buy

AIN Blog: FAA Administrator Babbitt's Big Mistake

FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt Arrested for Driving Under the Influence
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Boeing Readies for Pre-Delivery Testing of Intercontinental

Boeing prepares for pre-delivery testing of Intercontinental.
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