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Training and Workforce

Simulators for new jets up and running

The FAA last month approved the first simulators for two business jets that received certification this summer: the ultra long-range Gulfstream 550 and the
Avionics

Regional Carriers Select Sandel TAWS for Beech 1900s

Showing signs that it is getting back on a solid footing after nearly being KO’d by an ugly patent lawsuit, Sandel Avionics announced that three regional a
Charter & Fractional

Pilots seek judgement against Flight Options

Four pilots suing their former employer, Flight Options, for allegedly firing them for their union-organizing activities following the merger with Raytheon
Avionics

Lufthansa Rolls Out Connexion Service on Munich to Los Angeles Route

Shown to passengers on transatlantic TWA flights, the first full-length feature film to play on an airliner was 1961’s By Love Possessed, starring Lana Tur
Regulations and Government

Raytheon SEC probe focuses on Beech 900D

RAYTHEON SEC PROBE FOCUSES ON BEECH 1900D•    The Securities and Exchange Commission probe of Raytheon’s commuter aircraft (Beech 1900
ATC

FAA Extends Boeing ATM Contract

The FAA has awarded Boeing’s Air Traffic Management organization a $3.1 million contract extension to continue work through the summer for the global commu
Avionics

BBJ Approved for North Atlantic CPDLC Trial

Boeing Business Jet operators are being invited to join an airborne trial of controller-pilot datalink communications (CPDLC) over the North Atlantic as pa
Accidents

Two fatal bizjet accidents in two days

On September 19, Learjet 25B N666TW was landing at Del Rio International Airport, Texas, and ran off the end of the runway, crossed a street, hit trees, ca

Dassault again downgrades its 2003 delivery estimate

A year after construction began, the new assembly facility for the long-range Dassault Falcon 7X is finished and has already started operations.

Europe’s Galileo could make LAAS a dinosaur

LAAS could end up being overtaken by a combination of the FAA’s WAAS and Europe’s GPS equivalent, Galileo.

New venue, resurgent sales spell success for Helitech

Although the shadow of the September 11 atrocity in the U.S.

Washington insider fills new No. 2 spot at NBAA

Former Air Transport Association (ATA) senior vice president Robert Warren has been named to NBAA’s newly created position of executive vice president, rep
Airports

Teterboro operator vows to fight weight proposal

It started several years ago when Boeing began selling its BBJ in numbers that the airline manufacturer never expected (25 in the first year, 82 overall si
Charter & Fractional

Cheers and some wary eyes greet new frax regs

In the first few days after the new FAR on fractional ownership hit the street last month, the aviation community was reacting with tempered optimism.
Charter & Fractional

FAA Suspends AMI Jet's Part 135 Certificate

The FAA suspended AMI Jet Charter’s Part 135 certificate yesterday on an emergency basis, citing many problems with the Burlingame, Calif.
Airports

Salina Airport Keeps On Growing

The Salina (Kan.) Airport Authority today announced plans to build a new 69,000-sq-ft hangar and office complex in anticipation of continued growth at the
Rotorcraft

FAA Floats Special Rules for BA609 Certification

The FAA issued a request for comment on proposed airworthiness standards for certification of the Bell/Agusta BA609–“a multi-turbine-engine powered-lift ca
FBOs

Flightline Group Has Lofty Plans

Flightline Group's $24 million, four-year, multi-building development project at its Tallahassee (Fla.) Regional Airport (TLH) headquarters will soon begin
Accidents

Southwest Crew Faulted for MDW Overrun

The NTSB determined Tuesday that the probable cause of the Dec.
Charter & Fractional

Dawn of DayJet Finally Here

It has been five years in the making, and overcast skies and a little rain didn't dampen spirits during DayJet's service inauguration festivities at the Ta
Accidents

Brazil Midair Accident Report Leaked to Press

Brazil's aircraft investigation board, Cenipa, won't release its report on the Embraer Legacy 600/Gol Airlines Boeing 737-800 midair until early next month
Aircraft

In The Works: Epic LT

Las Vegas-based Epic Aircraft has maintained a low profile since the company announced its composite turboprop single at EAA AirVenture last year, but has
Aircraft

In The Works: Gulfstream 450

Gulfstream Aerospace reports that the G450, an upgraded G400 with G550 avionics, is on track for FAA certification in the third quarter of this year.
Aircraft

In The Works: Grob G160 Ranger

Since its first flight on March 29, the first prototype G160 Ranger, German manufacturer Grob-Werke’s second turboprop model, had accumulated more than 20
Aircraft

In The Works: Explorer 500T/750T

Don Joseph, president of Explorer Aircraft in Jasper, Texas, said he is “more optimistic than ever” about the company’s fundraising efforts.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

FAA, IRS don’t regulate in the same language

“The FAA, and the IRS…they really don’t think alike,” began tax attorney Gary Garofalo, first speaker at the NBAA Federal Aviation Tax Forum in Arlington,

New Regional Airplanes 2004

As more signs of air transport recovery rise out of a global economy still hampered by geopolitical unrest, regional airlines continue to parlay their cost
Airports

Airports must improve image, N.J. group warns

Bob Checchio, president of the MidAtlantic Aviation Coalition (MAAC)–sponsor of the New Jersey Aviation Conference held last month in cooperation with the

County plans expansion of Las Vegas bizav airports

While many cities, counties and other agencies from coast to coast pursue policies of scaling back operations at airports they control–or in some cases eve
FBOs

Abelag Aviation celebrates 40 years in business aviation

Well known Brussels-based FBO and air taxi company Abelag Aviation is celebrating its 40th anniversary, making it one of the oldest business aviation compa