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Rotorcraft

Agusta to build Koalas in Philly

AgustaWestland recently disclosed it is moving production of the A119 Koala single-engine helicopter from Italy to Philadelphia.
Safety

R22 AD requires rotor-blade check

The FAA issued an emergency Airworthiness Directive last month to all Robinson R22 owners and operators, calling for them to carry out immediate checks to
Charter & Fractional

UK’s Bookajet seeks to demystify bizav travel

Bookajet International, the UK executive charter operator that rose from the ashes of bankrupt Chauffair, is now hiring pilots, mechanics, sales and suppor
Maintenance and Modifications

AVPAC, by any other name. still providing parts and services

The Aviation Parts and Components (AVPAC) network of Lincoln, Neb.-based Duncan Aviation has changed its name to Duncan Aviation Parts Support Services.
Aircraft

Private Sky offers six-year GIII inspection

PrivateSky Aviation Services, Inc.
Regulations and Government

NTSB tells FAA to scrutinize repair station applicants

The NTSB has recommended that the FAA issue a regulation similar to FAR 119.39 to apply to applicants for a Part 145 repair station certificate.
Maintenance and Modifications

MC2 holds STC for Challenger avionics upgrade

Mid-Canada Mod Center (MC2) was recently awarded an STC for a new avionics suite on Bombardier Challengers.
Maintenance and Modifications

Keystone Helicopter mechanic gets Charles Taylor Award

Keystone Helicopter, a West Chester, Pa.-based helicopter services company, announced that one of its employees, John Profico, is the recipient of the FAA’
Maintenance and Modifications

Garett, D&D Aviation claims faster RVSM approvals

Garrett Aviation and D&D Aviation Services (www.danddaviation.com) of Marietta, Ga., have an agreement under which Garrett can provide a complete reduced v
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream selects Avtrak GlobalNet as new CMP provider

Denver-based Avtrak, in association with technology partner Advanced Solutions of Littleton, Colo., has entered into an agreement with Gulfstream Aerospace
Training and Workforce

PAMA: FAA should require maintenance training

The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) is strongly urging the FAA to require all air carrier, commuter and on-demand operators to have an
Maintenance and Modifications

Wing Aviation: Building business one friend at a time

“I remember my father was going to visit the President of Turkey,” Brian Wing, president of Wing Aviation, told AIN.
Regulations and Government

ARSA challenges TSA on repair station security

Once again general aviation is put in a “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” situation.
ATC

FAA expecting more summer gridlock

by Paul LoweHoping to stave off aviation gridlock this summer, the FAA last month summoned 60 participants from major and regional airlines, pilot an
FBOs

Read All About It at Jet Aviation

Jet Aviation is now offering clients at its Geneva and Zurich FBOs in Switzerland free, same-day, locally printed issues of more than 180 newspapers from a
Maintenance and Modifications

Strike slows work at Dassault Wilmington

An impasse in negotiations by unionized workers and the Dassault Falcon Jet Wilmington, Del.
Maintenance and Modifications

Heli-Lynx introduces VFR TwinStar mod

Canadian firm Heli-Lynx Helicopter Services launched the TwinStar 355FX mod at Heli-Expo last month.
Airports

Jackson Hole Airport Board to meet on Stage 2 ban this month

A public hearing was held at Jackson Hole, Wyo., on March 17 to address the airport’s intention to ban operations by all Stage 2 aircraft with an mtow of l
ATC

Eagle County Airport dedicates new ATC tower

Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) in Vail, Colo., recently dedicated a new ATC tower, resulting from the efforts of Eagle County, the Colorado Division o
FBOs

Long Island FBO braces for U.S. open

“We’re one of the best-kept secrets in the Southampton area,” said New York Jet corporate services manager Lindsay Durand.
Airports

FAA approves noise plan for Florida airport

The FAA has approved most elements of the noise-compatibility program (NCP) for Martin County Airport/Witham Field (SUA) in Stuart, Fla.
FBOs

Atlantic Aviation begins hangar expansion

Construction has begun on a $5.5 million upgrade at Atlantic Aviation’s facilities at Chicago Midway (MDW).
FBOs

Ronson has big plans for Trenton, N.J.

Ronson Aviation has announced plans for a new hangar and office complex to complement its existing 52,200-sq-ft facility at the Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN
FBOs

Down-home FBO benefits Pacific Northwest

Independent fuel supplier Avfuel announced last month that Bellingham Fuel Service at Bellingham International Airport (BLI), Wash., has joined its expandi
Regulations and Government

FAA to prepare environmental impact statement at SAT

The FAA will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) for implementation of several proposed improvements to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
FBOs

Signature takes over at Toulon, France

Signature Flight Support began service at Hyeres Airport (TLN) in Toulon, France, on January 5, operating out of the main terminal until the new purpose-bu
FBOs

FBO to open at TPA, with a veteran executive

Tampa International Airport (TPA) will have a new FBO by midsummer.
FBOs

Piedmont goes wireless, accepts Shell QC award

Piedmont Hawthorne has installed wireless Internet access at all of its FBOs.
FBOs

TotalFBO version 4 certified for Windows Server 2003

Horizon announced last month that Total-FBO version 4, built on the Microsoft SQL Server 2000 database engine, has received Microsoft’s “Verified for Windo
FBOs

Oklahoma FBO backs up marketing with service

Greenwood Aviation wants to earn aircraft operators’ business, one customer at a time.