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Regulations and Government

Coalition Opposes Aviation Tax Increases

An aviation industry coalition of nearly 30 organizations is opposing the proposed aviation tax increases, “which would lead to significant job loss across

GD Chooses Asia-Pacific Senior V-P

General Dynamics yesterday appointed Leda M. L. Chong as Asia-Pacific region senior vice president of the company’s aerospace group.
Accidents

Nascar Owner Involved in Runway Overrun

Rick Hendrick, owner of Nascar team Hendrick Motorsports, his wife, and the two crewmembers suffered minor injures when their Gulfstream G150 overran
FBOs

Euro Aviation Rebranded as Universal Aviation Greece

Universal Aviation today rebranded Euro Aviation, its Athens-based ground-support location, as Universal Aviation Greece.
Airports

Control Tower Reopens at Puerto Rico Airport

After being out of commission for nearly three months, the control tower at Puerto Rico Isla Grande Airport (SIG) finally went back online last week
Regulations and Government

GPS Coalition: LightSquared Misusing Spectrum

After LightSquared made statements that it has a “legal right” to build a network of terrestrial 4G broadband transmitters in the U.S.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Europe Union Arbitration Postponed

A hearing with the UK’s Central Arbitration Committee over the representation of pilots at NetJets Europe scheduled for last Friday was postponed

Hawker Beechcraft Still Bleeding Red Ink

Hawker Beechcraft today reported revenues of $518.8 million for the three months ending September 20, a decrease of $75.9 million from the year-ago period.
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India Bizav Associations Join Forces

India’s newly formed Business Aircraft Operators Association (BAOA) has pledged to further expand business and general aviation in the emerging country.

Pre-owned Bizcraft Market Recovering, but Only Slowly

“While the pre-owned business aircraft market continues to show improvements, all indicators have been slow to recover in the first nine months of 2011,”

Boeing's Bell To Retire April 1

Boeing CFO James Bell to retire on April 1.
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Aircraft

G650 On Track for Provisional Certification in 2011

Gulfstream's G650 is on track for provisional certification this year.
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AIN Blog: Brace for More Banker Backlash

Buckle up and fly clean because the business jet is still a big fat whipping boy.
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Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Profile: J.A. Air Center

J.A. Air Center, on Aurora Municipal Airport in Sugar Grove, Ill., opened its doors in 1965.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Chromalloy Renovates San Diego Repair Center

Chromalloy has opened its newly renovated turbine engine repair center and service depot in San Diego.
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Dodson International To Part Out Falcon 900

Dodson International recently acquired the only Falcon 900 in the world currently being dismantled for parts and spares.
Maintenance and Modifications

Rotortech Forms Alliance To Add Avionics

StarPort, an Orlando Sanford International Airport FBO known for its avionics capability, has teamed with Rotortech Services.

Signature Agrees To Open Second German FBO

Signature Flight Support has signed an agreement with Frankfurt Airport authorities to open an FBO at Frankfurt Main International Airport.

NBP Throws New Light for Landing

California-based New Bedford Panoramex (NBP) has contracted with the FAA to replace the aging incandescent bulb-powered precision approach path indicator
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FBOs Consolidate at Salt Lake City

Million Air’s Salt Lake City International Airport location has acquired the assets and airport lease of the Salt Lake City Jet Center

Ga Airports Start Runway Projects

Florida’s Sebring Regional Airport has received a $4.2 million FAA grant to rebuild its main runway

Ga Airports Complete Runway Projects

Naples Municipal Airport expects its main runway–5/23, closed since the end of July–to reopen later this month
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Brazil’s Petrobras Plans FBO Increase

BR Aviation, Brazilian fuel provider Petrobras’s aviation fuels division, plans to increase its FBOs at Brazilian airports

Odyssey Set for New Bahamas FBO

Bahamian FBO operator Odyssey Aviation plans to open its new permanent facility at Exuma International Airport (MYEF) this month.

Gulfstream and Flightsafety Team To Curb Aircraft Damage

Faced with a continuing trend of ground-handling incidents during transient aircraft operations

FBO Profile: Kaiser Air Is Long on Experience

Not every FBO can claim one of aviation’s most iconic aircraft as part of its heritage, but then not every FBO can trace its lineage back 65 years.
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Helitech 2011: Blue Sky Network Offers Helo Tracking Solutions

At Helitech 2011, Blue Sky Network (BSN) exhibited a renewed line of tracking devices that can help flight dispatchers to know, in real-time

Helitech Axes Portugal Edition

elitech organizers have axed the Portuguese edition of the event that was happening every other year.

Helitech 2011: Two French Designs Vying for R22’s Spot

At Helitech 2011, two French companies, Hélicoptères Guimbal and Heli Air Design, exhibited light two-seaters they claim bring new technology
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Helitech 2011: Eurocopter UK Sees Evolving Market

The British Isles, Eurocopter’s first market for civil helicopters, presents significant opportunity for the helicopter manufacturer
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