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FBOs

Ross adds Laredo FBO

The Ross Aviation FBO chain acquired Laredo Air Center in Laredo, Texas.
Safety

In-flight medical services more than just first aid

For entrepreneurs, the maturing of a growing market they created comes as a mixed triumph.
FBOs

DOJ orders Signature to sell FBO

For Signature Flight Support to proceed with its planned acquisition of seven Hawker Beechcraft FBOs, the Department of Justice (DOJ) will require that Sig
Aircraft

AIN Product Support Survey 2008

The highest overall rating for jets again goes to Gulfstream.
FBOs

Servion serves up Avfuel

Waco, Texas-based Servion has built new facilities and joined the Avfuel network.
FBOs

Franchisee seeks split from Million Air stable

A battle is brewing between the Million Air FBO franchising company and one of its more prominent franchisees, a group of seven Million Air FBOs owned by v

Regionals Slash Payrolls

Regional carriers Comair, Republic and Trans States last month announced plans to cut hundreds of jobs.
FBOs

New choice at Yellowstone

Avfuel dealer Choice Aviation’s new facilities are up and running at Yellowstone Regional Airport in Cody, Wyo., which is less than an hour from Yellowston
Accidents

TEB crash prompts NTSB safety recommendation

The NTSB issued safety recommendations A-08-48 and -49 on July 17 warning that pilots may decide to abort takeoffs in Bombardier Challengers if the pilots
FBOs

Atlantic opens new terminal

Atlantic Aviation opened a new 6,000-sq-ft FBO terminal at Charleston Executive Airport in Johns Island, S.C.
Training and Workforce

European Mustang Pilots Start FlightSafety Training

The first batch of Cessna Citation Mustang pilots started initial training last month at FlightSafety’s Farn-borough Learning Center.

Presidential hopefuls crisscross U.S. in customized chartered jets

Back before the Iowa primary, Senators Barack Obama and John McCain spent lots of time rolling around that state on campaign busses.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Seminar: backlogs will sustain industry through downturn

Analysts at last year’s Corporate Aircraft Transactions conference agreed that the business jet market was “extremely strong” at the time, but they also ex
Aircraft

Cessna last month said it is about a month away from delivering the 100th Citation Mustang

Cessna last month said it is about a month away from delivering the 100th Citation Mustang, since deliveries began in December 2006.
Charter & Fractional

Start-up firm enters VLJ ring

Another company has launched a bid in the crowded single-engine jet field.
Charter & Fractional

Cutter Aviation has been designated the preferred FBO by fractional provider Bombardier Flexjet

Cutter Aviation has been designated the preferred FBO by fractional provider Bombardier Flexjet.
Charter & Fractional

Ricci back in left seat at Flight Options

Cleveland-based Flight Options came full circle late last month when it named company founder Kenn Ricci chairman, ending months of speculation that he wou
Safety

New fuel tank rules will make everyone safer

It has been 12 years since Trans World Airlines experienced the loss of a 747 that had departed JFK airport bound for Paris.
Sustainability and Environment

Business Aviation and the Environment

Aviation has an image problem in this age of climate change as a major contributor of CO2, even if the reality is that as a CO2 producer the seg
Maintenance and Modifications

Texas facility dedicates itself to Westwind service

Fort Worth, Texas-based Trimec Aviation grew out of a partnership among three classmates in an A&P program to become the only shop dedicated exclusivel
Safety

FAA expands runway status lights

Following successful tests at Dallas/Fort Worth and San Diego International Airports, acting FAA Administrator Robert Sturgell announced that runway status
Regulations and Government

Bizjets exempted from fuel tank rule

The FAA issued a final rule that requires all new commercial airliners to have systems that significantly reduce the risk of center fuel tank fires and tho
Maintenance and Modifications

Red River turbines awarded FAR Part 145 authorization

The FAA has awarded an FAR Part 145 repair station certificate to Red River Turbines.
Maintenance and Modifications

BBA gets ISA OK from customs & border patrol

BBA Aviation engine repair and overhaul companies Dallas Airmotive, Premier Turbines and International Turbine Service have been granted Importer Self Asse
Regulations and Government

FAA extends medicals for pilots under 40

The FAA issued a final rule that specifies the extended duration of first- and third-class medicals for pilots under age 40.
Maintenance and Modifications

Excess inventory management program introduced by TECI

Parts supplier Turbine Engine Consultants (TECI) has announced the availability of a consignment program called Excess Inventory Management.
Charter & Fractional

FAA funding bill would ok charter-by-the-seat sales

The House bill reauthorizing FAA appropriations for the next four years contains an NBAA-sponsored provision that would allow on-demand air charter operato
Regulations and Government

Illegal charter hotline funded by FAA

The FAA has provided grant money to fund a hotline for charter operators to report “suspected illegal commercial activity,” according to the National Air T
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer launches new customer relationship portal

FlyEmbraer (www.flyembraer.com) is a new Internet portal that the Brazilian manufacturer has launched to provide after-sales services and customer support.

Farnborough Airshow 2008

The 2008 Farnborough International airshow (held from July 14 through 20) largely confounded widespread predictions that provide clear evidence of an indus