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Training and Workforce
ERAU students back in the air after Christmas Day tornado
The spring semester at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s (ERAU) Daytona Beach, Fla.
Maintenance and Modifications
Industry considers the future of the maintenance technician
To keep up with changing times and meet the needs of the industry, the maintenance sector needs more freedom to provide technicians with real-world trainin
AIN Staff Additions: February 2007
AIN welcomes two new staff editors. Curt Epstein, experienced as a science and tech reporter, comes to us from the broadcast tv busines
Awards & Honors: February 2007
Able Flight awarded scholarships to Brad Jones and Stephany Glassing.
Final Flights: February 2007
William Horn Jr. a retired air force colonel, NBAA employee and aviation consultant, died on December 14.
People in Aviation: February 2007
Kerry Trosper was named general manager for Landmark Aviation’s Wichita Falls, Texas FBO.
Accidents
Final Report: ATC warning system faulted in MU-2 crash
Mitsubishi MU-2B-60, Parker, Colo., Aug.
Accidents
Final Report: Icing blamed for fatal Caravan crash in Canada
Cessna 208 Caravan, Winnipeg, Canada, Oct.
Accidents
Factual Report: Jetranger lifts off without pilot
Bell 206B JetRanger, Boulder City, Nev., Nov.
Accidents
Preliminary Report: Premier overruns French runway
Raytheon Premier I, Deauville, France, Dec.
FBOs
Colorado Airports: Storms leave airports snowbound
With three major storms in three weeks (and winter far from over), the Denver area has not only had its share of snow this season but seems also to be hogg
Pre-Owned Update: Buyers and sellers prepare for brisk business this year
The momentum that began to build in the used jet market late last summer is rolling into this year.
FBOs
New $100 hamburger site
Check out www.brakesoff.com for pilots’ comments on airport amenities and add a few of y
FBOs
NATA onvention to split into FBO, charter events
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is replacing its annual convention with two new conferences.
FBOs
Platinum Jet Center opens
Bloomington-Normal Central Illinois Regional Airport is home to Platinum Jet Center BMI’s new FBO, which opened in October.
FBOs
EPA SPPC rules finally issued
The Environmental Protection Agency’s final amendments on spill prevention, control and countermeasures (SPPC) have been issued but still might generate so
FBOs
Ocean Air adds facility, considers further expansion
The new FBO at Roseburg Regional Airport in Oregon is Ocean Air Aviation, which took over FBO services at the airport from Wingnuts Flying Services.
Rotorcraft
No Midlife Crisis for Bell 206 Jetranger/Longranger
Bell Helicopter last month celebrated the 40th anniversary of its popular 206 model.
FBOs
Capital City Jet Center offers Columbus option
A new FBO, Capital City Jet Center, recently opened at Bolton Field Airport near Columbus, Ohio.
Rotorcraft
Copterline sues Sikorsky over S-76 crash
Helsinki, Finland-based operator Copterline in late December filed a lawsuit in the U.S.
FBOs
Liberty Air planning new FBO at Savannah Airport
Liberty Air Ventures has signed a 20-year lease for eight acres on the southwest quadrant of Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, where it plans to
Rotorcraft
UK Operator Books One S-76C++
Sikorsky Aircraft recently received a contract to deliver a new S-76C++ to Trustair in the UK.
