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Regulations and Government

Nigeria To Ban Aircraft Without ELTs

The Nigerian government will ban aircraft not equipped with an ELT after January 1, and it will not allow any aircraft lacking such a device to be register
Charter & Fractional

Avjet Partners with EAS

Avjet has partnered with Executive Aircraft Sales of Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Avionics

Pro Line Fusion under way, Collins studies next technology

The launch of the super-midsize Gulfstream G250 at October’s NBAA Convention added yet another program to the growing list of contract wins for the Rockwel
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Opens Florida Service Center

Embraer has opened a factory-owned executive jet service center at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (Fla.) International Airport, its third such facility in the U
Airports

Corsair Buys ACM Aviation

Corsair Aviation, owner of two Part 135 charter companies, has purchased charter/management firm ACM Aviation, based at California’s Norman Y.
Aircraft

Visibility tests complete for SSBJs

NASA and Gulfstream last month wrapped up six weeks of flight testing at the Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards AFB in California aimed at proving wh
Aircraft

In the works: AAI Acquisition – A700

The fortunes of the A700 are again on the wane, following the announcement that the company halted all certification and flight-testing activities at the e
Aircraft

In the works: New Nose – ClipperSpirit

The New Nose Company’s twin-turboprop ClipperSpirit amphibian was announced in early October, coincidentally at about the same time Dornier relaunched the

In the works: Cessna Aircraft – Citation Columbus

When Cessna announced the formal launch of the Columbus large-cabin jet program earlier this year, chairman, president and CEO Jack Pelton said that it was

In the works: Epic Aircraft

Kit aircraft builder Epic Aircraft has announced plans for its first FAA certification project, the all-composite Escape single-engine turboprop.
ATC

FAA Signs Agreement To Accelerate ADS-B

The FAA last month signed a $9 million agreement with Honeywell and Aviation Communications & Surveillance Systems (ACSS) to accelerate the testing and

Tough times encourage culinary creativity

While the faltering economy may demand cost-cutting measures, caterers have not abandoned creativity. Chef Rob Sobkowski at Silver Lining in Pompano,
Regulations and Government

More regulation likely for helo EMS industry

Change is coming to the helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) industry, and once the dust settles there could be fewer providers flying fewer helico

Catering

little over a year ago, business aviation caterers were feeling the pressure as the wholesale price of consumables rose and the price of gas began to soar.
Regulations and Government

Entry/Overflight Notams Take Effect

Two new notams affecting U.S.
FBOs

IFBOA: independent FBOs benefit from cooperation

Independent FBOs face problems different from those of their chain counterparts, whose sheer size often makes it easier for them to address challenges.
Airports

Cannes-Mandelieu Slot Trials Suspended

The requirement for takeoff and landing slots has been suspended at France’s Cannes-Mandelieu Airport during the winter months but could be reintroduced in
Avionics

Garmin Unveils GPSMAP 696

Garmin last month unveiled the GPSMAP 696, a portable aviation navigation device with a seven-inch portrait screen.
Airports

Schönefeld Airport welcomes displaced Tempelhof traffic៳

Berlin’s historic Tempelhof Airport finally lost its long battle against closure on October 30 when all operations at the downtown facility ceased.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Grants ODA Status to Cessna

Cessna has received Organizational Delegation Authority (ODA) status from the FAA.
FBOs

Million Air FBOs Become Odyssey Aviation

On January 1, seven Million Air FBOs will switch to a new brand name, Odyssey Aviation, and join a marketing partnership with the Odyssey Aviation Bahamas

Authorities ID Fossett’s Remains

DNA testing confirmed that the human remains found near the wreckage of an American Champion Super Decathlon in the California mountains are those of adven
Aircraft

Luxury cars inspire Learjet 85 cabin

While Bombardier’s split with Grob on the Learjet 85 program was one topic of conversation at the NBAA Convention in October, it was that aircraft’s cabin
Accidents

Wake turbulence studied in crash of Learjet in Mexico

On November 4 Learjet 45 XC-VMC crashed into a mixed residential and commercial area in central Mexico City during an approach to Benito Juarez Internation
FBOs

TAG Aviation Launches New Business in U.S.

TAG Aviation Holding has launched a new completions management consulting and aircraft acquisition and brokerage service at the former San Francisco headqu

SPn developer officially declares insolvency

Grob Aerospace GmbH was formally declared insolvent on November 1.

Revised delivery forecasts prompt cutbacks at OEMs

Acknowledging the reality of today’s economic situation, aircraft manufacturers Cessna and Hawker Beechcraft have announced workforce reductions and revise
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault To Open Reno Service Center

On March 30 next year Dassault Falcon will open its newest factory-owned service center at Nevada’s Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
Avionics

WAAS/SBAS-FMS OK’d for Astra Light Jet

Global Aviation recently installed dual Universal Avionics UNS-1Ew WAAS/SBAS-FMSs in an Astra light jet.