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Airports
Midway Atoll ops cut to the bone
At the 60th anniversary of the pivotal naval battle that saved it from Japanese occupation, Midway Island is again fighting for its life–at least its econo
Regulations and Government
For Part 135 security rules, one-size-fits-all doesn’t work
Two Part 135 air-taxi operators at opposite ends of the charter business spectrum, Skybird Aviation and The Air Group–both based at Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Airports
General Dynamics adds to its presence at DAL
Most pilots flying into Dallas Love Field (DAL) are probably not accustomed to seeing “General Dynamics” emblazoned on a civil hangar, but the defense cont
Avionics
Jepp leads the move to declutter cockpits
Aeronautical data specialist Jeppesen is investing heavily in a move from paper-based to electronic products that should enhance flight and ground operatio
Number crunchers recall industry ups and downs
by Roger MolaThe zero-based budgeting of the 1970s has transformed this year into ground-zero-based budgeting.
Boeing 727 supports mining ops in far north
Emerging from a ragged overcast ceiling, captain Rick Van Nest has almost 30 deg of crab on the Boeing 727 to maintain his VOR approach track.
Safety
Summer wildfires test capacity of EHI’s fleet
With fires in Colorado and Arizona consuming more than 500,000 acres of forest earlier this summer and other wildfires burning three million acres across t
Accidents
Aspen crash prompts approach controversy
On March 29, 2001 a series of operational and instrument approach procedural errors led to the crash of N303GA, a Gulfstream III, just 2,400 ft short of th
Will Bizav Be Slow To Adopt Alternative Fuels?
Business and general aviation will likely be “slow adopters” of alternative fuel unless they have significant incentive, such as price, according to Frost
Charter & Fractional
Former JetBlue Execs Embrace Business Aviation
A group of former JetBlue executives this week launched an operation designed around the Embraer Phenom 100.
Airports
FAA Congestion Pricing a ‘Bad Idea,’ NBAA Says
The FAA’s proposal to cut airline delays by imposing peak-period pricing to reduce congestion at busy airports is a “bad idea,” according to NBAA, “with no
Gulfstream Sales Continue To Soar
Sales of Gulfstream business jets in the first quarter increased 17 percent year-over-year, Nicholas Chabraja, chairman and CEO of parent company General D
Reports: EADS Selling Socata to Daher
According to several newspaper reports, European aerospace consortium EADS is close to selling its Tarbes, France-based Socata division to Daher, an aerosp
Airports
FAA: Santa Monica Airport Ban ‘Unlawful’
The FAA issued a cease-and-desist order late yesterday ordering Santa Monica (Calif.) Airport officials to halt implementation of an
Republic, Frontier To Part Company
Frontier Airlines yesterday said it reached a “mutual agreement” with Republic Airways to end their code-share agreement and gradually remove all 12 of the
FBOs
Atlantic concierges add a touch of class
When Atlantic Aviation v-p Sue Sommers checked into her hotel in Cancun, Mexico, on vacation last year, she was greeted with a cold drink by a friendly, kn
Aircraft
Embraer’s Legacy road show in full swing
After a long wait, Embraer’s Legacy business jet received European Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) certification on July 5.
Training and Workforce
The Pilot Selection Process
Even under ideal circumstances, hiring pilots for a corporate operation is arduous.
Commission rings alarm over aging aerospace workforce
As the Commission on the Future of the U.S.
Avionics
FAA Flight Check operations
One of the things that most infuriates Jim Morton when he’s on his job is when he hears ATC telling nearby traffic, “Caution: FAA practice instrument appro
Airports
Teterboro first GA field with datalink clearance
Pilots flying out of New Jersey’s Teterboro Airport no longer have to suffer long waits to get their clearances.
New Mooney boss fights sticker shock
Although it’s unlikely to become the Wal-Mart of general aviation, the newly created Mooney Aerospace Group (MAG) has announced a price rollback.
Airports
Md airport plays a role bigger than its runway
While many people may not be familiar with Maryland’s Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR), President Bush’s pilots are.
Airports
Storm, high winds damage aircraft in Arizona
Twelve aircraft, including five commercial and several corporate jets, were damaged during a severe thunderstorm that ripped through Phoenix Sky Harbor Int
Engines
Honeywell’s AS907 gets nod, production begins
Starting with its first “clean sheet” engine design since 1972, but minus one of the two original customers, Honeywell brought the new AS907 to dual FAA en
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Life insurance for pilots: it’s time to review policies
If aviation insurance news has been mostly bad since September 11, there is still one small bright spot in the industry.
Accidents
Pilot Chowdry and airplane fingered in fatal L-39 crash
The NTSB’s recently released factual report of the crash on January 24 last year of a privately owned Aero Vodochody L-39 former Czech Republic military je
NBAA 2002
Considering the circumstances, NBAA, its membership and participants in the association’s 2001 convention in New Orleans were generally satisfied, despite
