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European bizav show already ahead of last year’s numbers

The annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) keeps going from strength to strength.

Bombardier merges Flexjet Asia and Europe

Bombardier has merged its Asia/Pacific and European Flexjet block-charter programs into a new London-based Flexjet International operation.

Asian Aerospace 2004 report

rganizers of the biennial Asian Aerospace event claim that it is “the world’s second most influential airshow.” This is a big claim, since it stands or fal
Regulations and Government

Investigation Uncovers Pilot Medical Frauds

Some 43 pilots in Northern California charged with making false statements on their applications for medical certifications entered plea agreements.
ATC

Public Input Due on Loran’s Future

Comments are due tomorrow on a request for public input to help federal agencies decide if there is a need to continue to operate or invest in the loran-C
Safety

Runway Safety Forum Offers No ’Silver Bullet’

Thirty years after the worst runway collision in aviation history, an NTSB forum on runway incursions spotlighted some promising technology but offered no

’Best Year Ever’ for Bombardier Business Aircraft

In terms of business jet orders and deliveries, Bombardier said the 12 months ending on January 31 constituted the company’s “best year ever.” Chairman and
Airports

Congress Asked To Ban Stage 1 and 2 Bizjets

A group of airports, local governments and residents has requested that Congress order the complete phase-out of all Stage 1 and Stage 2 aircraft regardles
FBOs

FBO survey 2004

“You have to work at it every day.
Regulations and Government

Pilot of Greek Falcon in fatal upset appeals his case

The pilot of the Greek government Falcon 900 that suffered an in-flight fatal upset (AIN, July 2002, page 59) is appealing his guilty conviction before the

UK Raytheon distributor on the move

NAC Aviation, Raytheon’s UK distributor for both Hawker and Beechcraft aircraft, is relocating to Oxford Airport in central England from Farnborough Airpor
Aircraft

Second production Ibis Ae270 enters flight test

Ibis Aerospace flew its second production Ae270 Propjet fitted with the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6-66A in late February from Aero Vodochody’s flight-test f
Aircraft

Keith products to supply A/C for Safire Jet

Safire Aircraft has selected Keith Products to supply the air conditioning for its very light jet, which is currently under development.
Airports

Funding keeps Midway Island airport open

The runway at Midway Island remains open for emergency landings, thanks to $3.2 million from the DOT.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

USAIG contribution to training tops $2.5 million

Over the last seven years, U.S.

Earn a Ph.D. in psychology or business online

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is now offering online courses to earn a doctorate degree in psychology or business administration.
Aircraft

Two killed in crash of MU-2 that went missing

The wreckage of Mitsubishi MU-2 N966MA was found submerged in about 20 feet of water five days after it crashed March 11 into the Napa River, under unknown
Training and Workforce

Boeing-owned training center opens in Atlanta

Last month, Boeing-owned Alteon Training (formerly FlightSafety Boeing) announced the opening of its new $75 million training facility at Atlanta Hartsfiel
FBOs

Phoenix Sky Harbor FBO moves into new facility

Swift Aviation at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport moved into its new facility on the airport’s southwest side last month and is currently providin

Asia to get dedicated bizav show

NBAA has confirmed plans to launch a new annual Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE).
Charter & Fractional

U.S. charter firm bases GVs in Japan

After many months of negotiations with FAA and Japanese aviation officials, Van Nuys, Calif.-based charter firm The Air Group has succeeded in its long-tim

NBAA chief praises Japan

Early last month several hundred people attended a business aviation conference in Nagoya, Japan, focused on the planned opening early next year of Komaki
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

VLJ insurance firms focus on pilot training

As deliveries of very light jets (VLJs) begin, concerns that they might be difficult to insure have almost evaporated.
FBOs

New Orleans FBO Rebuilding Approved

The state of Louisiana has approved Million Air’s plans to build a new FBO terminal at Lakefront Airport in New Orleans.
Regulations and Government

IA Renewal Guidance Published

The FAA released Notice N8000.354, providing guidance to agency inspectors regarding the new two-year inspection authorization (IA) renewal period.
ATC

ALPA Issues Brazilian Airspace Warning

The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) recently published Safety Alert 2007-01 to caution pilots about certain aspects of operating in Brazilian airspace.
Aircraft

Special Conditions Proposed for Falcon 7X

The FAA released proposals for several special conditions related to the certification of the Dassault Falcon 7X, which is expected in the second quarter.

Eclipse invites competitors to follow suit

Eclipse is challenging its competitors to post as detailed an aircraft development tracking progress as has been introduced online for the Eclipse 500 very
Regulations and Government

Comments due this month on air-tour changes

Interested parties have until April 19 to comment on the FAA’s proposal to require all air-tour operators to be certified under Part 135 or 121 regulations