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FBOs
FAA testing incursion warnings
Pilots flying to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and San Diego Lindbergh Field might notice unusual runway status lights that warn of possible conf
FBOs
Ranger Jet ready for business
After transferring its FBO operations to Atlantic Aviation, Ranger Jet Center at Orlando/Kissimmee Gateway Airport began building its new business center w
FBOs
Salina's new hangar progressing
Growth at Salina Airport in Kansas has been so rapid that the airport is running out of hangar and office space for businesses that want to move to the air
FBOs
Encore buys eighth FBO
FBO chain Encore acquired Million Air Cleveland at Burke Lakefront Airport early last month.
FBOs
All hangars full at Houston airport
Houston Executive Airport has leased all available new T-hangars, some even before they have been built.
FBOs
Santa Monica ban resurfaces
The City of Santa Monica City Council plans to introduce a law that will exclude large jets from landing at the city’s airport.
FBOs
TFR to blanket Superbowl
In an effort to protect National Football League Super Bowl XLII patrons and players from the possibility of a terrorist strike, government authorities pla
Regulations and Government
Torqued: Take operational control rules seriously
TAG Aviation USA ended its dispute with the FAA by agreeing to pay a $10 million civil penalty (see '
Maintenance and Modifications
SilverHawk Aviation: Nebraska operation turns attention to STC program
SilverHawk Aviation of Lincoln, Neb., parlayed its charter operations into a successful FBO and maintenance business, according to general manager Dan Hinn
Maintenance and Modifications
Flight options hosts maintenance summit
Flight Options recently welcomed more than 50 of its partner maintenance providers to a two-day summit at its Cleveland headquarters.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airwolf STC addresses Robinson Rotor Delamination
Airwolf Aerospace, a provider of firewall-forward accessories, has been awarded an FAA STC that the company claims will permanently prevent leading-edge sk
Maintenance and Modifications
Western Aircraft receives second Sharp award
For the second year in a row, Western Aircraft’s facility in Boise, Idaho, has been recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Maintenance and Modifications
Wing and Cosgrove team for faster turn-around
Wing Aviation announced a new $1 million contract with Cosgrove Aircraft Service that establishes a collaborative program in which Cosgrove stores an inven
Maintenance and Modifications
Landmark Aviation Service Centers to support Westwinds
Worthington Aviation has named Landmark Aviation a Westwind authorized facility for product support.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airworks India welcomes two new investors
New York investment firm Global Technology Investment and construction firm Punj Lloyd have each bought a 33-percent share in Airworks India.
Maintenance and Modifications
Goodrich Aviation sheds heavy maintenance business
Goodrich Aviation Technical Services (ATS), the airframe heavy maintenance component of Goodrich, has been sold to a subsidiary of Macquarie Group.
Maintenance and Modifications
Goodrich breaks ground in Dubai
Goodrich has broken ground for a new 110,000-sq-ft MRO facility in Dubai targeting the Middle East, Africa and South Asia markets.
Maintenance and Modifications
Challenger 605 pilots to "Get a Dell, dude!"
Dell Canada has partnered with Bombardier Aerospace to provide computer notebook technology to manage maintenance operations for Challenger 605s.
Maintenance and Modifications
AAR adds Summa Technology
Summa Technology, a provider of high-end sub-systems and precision machining, fabrication, welding and engineering services, has been acquired by AAR.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dallas Airmotive opens Pittsburgh turbine center
BBA Aviation engine repair and overhaul company Dallas Airmotive will open a regional turbine center (RTC) in the Pittsburgh area by the end of this month.
Paul Lowe Honored by NBAA
Occasionally AIN’s eye is focused on presenting business aviation news to the exclusion of noting achievements in our own house.
People in Aviation: January 2008
The Bombardier board of directors has approved the appointment of Pierre Beaudoin as president and CEO.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Down the Aisle...
Associated Air Center, a division of Landmark Aviation based in Dallas, delivered its ninth Airbus Corporate Jetliner in November and has four more in back
Cabin Interior and Electronics
C Jet Taps Airbus for Bizjet Order
Hong Kong aircraft charter and management company C Jet will be looking for completion centers.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Hamburg Interiors Expo Near Capacity
Exhibit space for Aircraft Interiors Expo 2008, held in Hamburg, Germany, “has virtually sold out,” according to event organizer Reed Exhibitions.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Innotech Paints a Pretty Picture
Innotech Aviation of Montreal has begun construction of its new twin-bay aircraft paint facility at Pierre Trudeau International Airport in Dorval.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gore Chooses Millennium Concepts for Second BBJ
Millennium Concepts of Wichita, a specialist at development and certification of aircraft interiors, has been selected by Gore Design Completions of San An
Cabin Interior and Electronics
A350XWB Will Offer Electrochromic Cabin Windows
Buyers of an executive version of the new Airbus A350XWB will have the option of selecting the electrochromic (or “smart windows”) technology from PPG.
