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Landmark Opens LAX Customs Service
Landmark Aviation inaugurated the new Customs and Border Patrol facility at its Los Angeles International Airport location last month.
FBOs
TAC Air Consolidates at SUS
Texas-based Tac Air has purchased the former Executive Beechcraft facilities at Spirit of St.
Airports
TSA Adds News DCA Gateways
The Transportation Security Administration has added several new FBOs as approved gateways for general aviation operators using the DCA Access Standard Sec
FBOs
Weston Aviation Adds to Its FBO Stable
Ahead of its scheduled opening date, UK-based service provider Weston Aviation inaugurated its Humberside International Airport facility, its third and tha
FBOs
California FBOs Fire Back Against Lead Suit
A coalition of FBOs and fuel distributors who sell leaded avgas in California has filed a lawsuit against the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) and the
Aircraft
Lufthansa Inks Firm Order for A320, A321neos
Lufthansa has placed a firm order for 25 Airbus A320neos and five A321neos, all powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1100G turbofans, the European manufacturer ann
Aircraft
ILFC To Lease 787s to Thai Airways
International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) announced yesterday it has completed an agreement to lease six Boeing 787-8s and two new 787-9s to Thai Airw
Maintenance and Modifications
Forecast Predicts Major Growth in Commercial MRO Market
As the global economy begins to recover, the commercial aircraft MRO market can look forward to strong growth this year and beyond, according to a Visionga
Maintenance and Modifications
Flying Colours Sees North American Demand for Refurb
Ontario, Canada-based completions specialist Flying Colours has experienced a steady growth in orders since the beginning of this year’s first quarter, wit
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Approves Eclipse Jets To Return to 41,000 Feet
The FAA has cleared all Eclipse 500 very light jets to re
Maintenance and Modifications
Kestrel Launches Mod Center
Kestrel Aircraft announced yesterday at EAA AirVenture that it has formed an Air Works division to install the Avidyne R9 avionics system and other upgrade
Maintenance and Modifications
University of Illinois Studies Mechanic Fatigue
The University of Illinois is currently hosting an online survey to collect data on maintenance technic
Sustainability and Environment
‘Carbon Tax’ Could Choke Euro Bizav Growth
The European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS) could add yet another obstacle to business aviation’s anemic recovery, according to business aviation
Avionics
Turnkey iPad EFB Program Launched for Charter Ops
Maximum Manuals developed a turnkey process for charter operators to apply for approval and implement use of the Apple iPad as an electronic flight bag (EF
FBOs
Aviation Concepts Opens Subic Bay FBO
Business aircraft operators frustrated by the lack of space, inconvenient access and uncompetitive prices at key airports in the Asia-Pacific region now ha
Rotorcraft
Sikorsky X2 demonstrator retires after last flight
Sikorsky’s X2 technology demonstrator, a high-speed semi-compound helicopter, flew for the last time on July 14 at the company’s West Palm Beach, Fla.
Aircraft
All Falcon 7Xs now cleared to fly again
Practically all Falcon 7Xs are flying again, following the EASA’s re-authorizing flights for the entire fleet on July 7, three weeks after giving the major
FBOs
Infrastructure Investment Stalled, Says FBO Group
The General Aviation Infrastructure and Investment Coalition (GAIIC), a recently formed group of FBO operators (including most of the major domestic chains
Regulations and Government
Airport Group Opposes FAA Safety Plans
Opposing comments filed by the Airports Council International-North America in response to the FAA’s proposed rule calling for the adoption of safety manag
FBOs
Landmark To Take Over at Tampa
The aviation authority at Tampa International Airport has awarded the 20-year lease of one of its two FBOs, formerly operated by Signature Flight Support,
Airports
Florida Airport Set for Runway Extension
Florida’s Sebring Regional Airport (SRA) has been given the go-ahead from the state legislature to proceed with a 1,476-foot extension to primary Runway 18
ATC
Congressional Impasse Forces FAA Shutdown
The failure of Congress to agree on an extension of the FAA’s operating authorization by Saturday forced the agency to furlough nearly 4,000 employees and
Aircraft
Aerostar Jet Makes Oshkosh Debut
Aerostar Aircraft has flown its long-awaited jet version of the Aerostar piston twin to Oshkosh.
Aircraft
Honeywell TPE331 Chosen for Kestrel Turboprop Single
On Friday, Kestrel Aircraft selected the Honeywell TPE331-14GR to power its all-composite single-engine turboprop.
Avionics
Rockwell Collins Introduces Touchscreen for Fusion
Rockwell Collins has developed a touchscreen interface for the Pro Line Fusion avionics suite, the company announced on Sunday at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh
Aircraft
Cirrus Vows To Restart SF50 Vision Jet
Yesterday at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., Cirrus co-founder Dale Klapmeier said the company’s recent majority acquisition by China’s state-owned Avic w
