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FBOs need to step lively to stay in stride with the times
October 16, 2006, 12:28 PM
June 2005

To paraphrase the sentiments on a popular plaque, FBO owners in these changing economic times need the courage to change business practices that need to be changed; the serenity to accept those that cannot be changed; and the wisdom to know the difference.

FBO Profile: Piedmont Hawthorne is a popular bizav destination
October 16, 2006, 12:21 PM
June 2005

According to aviation professionals responding to this year’s AIN FBO survey, Piedmont Hawthorne at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is the most popular gathering place for business aviation.

CRQ requesting operator comments on noise study
October 16, 2006, 12:17 PM
June 2005

San Diego County, which has jurisdiction over the McClellan-Palomar Airport (CRQ), is currently updating its FAR Part 150 noise compatibility plan for the airport. Part of the process involves evaluating existing operating procedures, with an eye toward reducing noise in the surrounding area.

TAC Air Acquires Cherokee Aviation in Knoxville
October 16, 2006, 12:16 PM
June 2005

In March, TAC Air acquired Knox Air at Knoxville (Tenn.) McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS). Last month, the 11-FBO chain completed a deal to acquire the second FBO on the airport, Cherokee Aviation.

Jet Aviation Upgrades Terminal at Bedford
October 16, 2006, 12:14 PM
June 2005

Jet Aviation Bedford (BED), at Hanscom Field just outside Boston, has completed a major renovation project. The expanded customer lounge now incorporates a central check-in desk, Wi-Fi high speed Internet access and a new passenger seating area.

Rifton sold to Supermarine
October 16, 2006, 12:12 PM
June 2005

Rifton Aviation, the upstate New York FBO formerly owned and operated by the Bruderhof religious community, has been sold.

Signature signs on with Avfuel
October 16, 2006, 12:11 PM
June 2005

Signature Flight Support and Avfuel further solidified their business relationship with an agreement last month.

Learjet replacement generator goes the distance
October 16, 2006, 12:09 PM
June 2005

CRS Jet Spares of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has a deal for operators of the Learjet 35, 36 or 55–a replacement generator with an FAA-approved TBO of 3,000 hours, nearly three times the 1,050-hour TBO of the original generator for the airplanes.

APU fuel line chafing prompts Service Letter for Citation X
October 16, 2006, 12:07 PM
June 2005

Ed Duracka, director of aircraft maintenance for Safeway Insurance, made a chilling discovery while complying with Cessna Alert Service Letter (ASL) 750-29-09. The Romeoville, Ill., Lewis University Airport-based flight department operates a Cessna Citation X.

Three-engine 747 oceanic crossing cause for concern
October 16, 2006, 12:04 PM
June 2005

I have been following some of the discussion about the February flight of a British Airways 747-400 from Los Angeles to London after one of the airplane’s engines failed on takeoff.

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