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Rotorcraft

China gives cool welcome to rotary-wing operations

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is generally seen as the next big market for the helicopter industry–OEMs, operators, training schools and maintenance
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Avionics

Patco Is Alive if Not So Well

In 1981 President Reagan fired virtually all aircraft traffic controllers and banned them from reapplying for controller jobs after their union, the Profes

Safety board at full strength

With the addition of one new face and the reconfirmation of another, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) now has its full complement of five me
ATC

Houston Class B Airspace Modified

The FAA has revised the Houston Class B airspace to contain the operations of jetliners to the new runways recently activated at George Bush Intercontinent

Bizav shareholder value study released

Somewhat lost in the shuffle of recent events, NBAA and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) have released the second part of a study of h
Charter & Fractional

Executive Jet Management Awarded ISO 9001:2000

Executive Jet Management recently earned ISO 9001:2000 certification, making the company one of the few U.S.

N.J. township tries land grab of Solberg Airport

Readington Township in New Jersey is pursuing a novel method of claiming a local, privately owned airport.
FBOs

Million Air mobile outlines five-year plan

Emily and Arve Henriksen initially expected to open their Million Air franchise at Mobile (Ala.) Regional Airport (MOB) last year.

Brazilian fighter order could kill Russian RJ

Ask someone in the Russian aviation community about the Russian Regional Jet (RRJ) program and you’ll likely receive a variety of reactions.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream promises a quick fix for AOG clients

Promising less than an hour between the telephone call and wheels up, Gulfstream announced last month that it will fly parts and, if necessary, technicians
FBOs

Completionair merges with premier air center

CompletionAir, not even a year old and just beginning work on its first aircraft interiors, will expand dramatically with the upcoming merger with former r
FBOs

Signature requires, then withdraws, agreement

On September 24, Signature Flight Support began requiring customers at its worldwide chain of 46 FBOs to sign an “indemnification agreement for acts of war
Airports

Denver International Begins Building Sixth Runway

Denver mayor Wellington Webb fired up the first earthmover late last month as Denver International Airport (DEN) began construction of its sixth runway.
FBOs

Flight2ground.com is now online

Valley Oil Company (which distributes fuel to more than 400 FBOs) and Multi Service (an FBO credit-card company) have launched an online interactive schedu
FBOs

Exxon introduces FBO training program

EXXONMOBIL INTRODUCES FBO TRAINING PROGRAM It’s called PremierCare.

FAA-compliant employee checks from NATA

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is offering FAA-approved employee-background verification for FBOs and other airport service businesses.

New Bombardier unit faces ‘big decisions’ on big jets

Bombardier Aerospace has begun staffing its freshly established new commercial aircraft division outside Montreal as it looks toward the launch of a new 11
FBOs

'Sensitive personnel' held up to new scrutiny

All airport workers with access to airplanes and secure areas have been ordered to submit to new criminal background checks.

Republic Details IPO Plans

Indianapolis-based Republic Airways will soon issue five million shares of stock at between $14 and $16 each in its third attempt to take the company publi

Rhode Island Helistop Reopens for Limited Service

Shut down years ago for nearby construction, the Providence (R.I.) downtown helipad has reopened for dropoffs and pickups only (no parking).

ATR Launches Life-extension Bid

Franco-Italian turboprop builder Avions de Transport Régional (ATR) has launched a so-called aging structures program for its ATR 42 and ATR 72 family to e

Groen Bros. refocuses on government contract bids

In a major marketing change spurred by the fallout from September 11, Salt Lake City, Utah-based Groen Brothers Aviation (GBA) recently announced it would
Maintenance and Modifications

Stevens Multiplies Hangar Space at Jeffco

Stevens Aviation has acquired a leasehold on an existing 25,000-sq-ft hangar at Jefferson County Airport (BJC, aka Jeffco) outside Denver.
Security

TSA Starts Conducting 12-5 Program Inspections

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is in the process of contacting air taxi operators regulated by the Twelve-Five Standard Security Program
Aircraft

AA Pilots Fail In Bid for CRJ700s

The May 1 deadline for the Allied Pilots Association to convince the other employee groups to accept pay cuts to allow the transfer of American Eagle’s 25
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Clean-water System for Detroit Pistons’ GIV

International Water-Guard Industries of Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, has signed a contract to install its circulating potable water system on a Gulfs
Aircraft

Hainan Signs for 20 more 328JETs

A series of visits to Haikou, China, by AvCraft managing director Wolfgang Walter finally paid dividends last month, when Hainan Airlines placed a firm ord