Content Archive: January 2007

Rotorcraft

No Midlife Crisis for Bell 206 Jetranger/Longranger

Bell Helicopter last month celebrated the 40th anniversary of its popular 206 model.
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.
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

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

FSF releases ramp

See www.flightsafety.org/damagecalculator for a
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

New $100 hamburger site

Check out www.brakesoff.com for pilots’ comments on airport amenities and add a few of y

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.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Gulfstream rolls into EMAS

Gulfstream G1159B, Burbank, Calif., Oct.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Learjet loses elevator in flight

Bombardier Learjet 36, San Diego, Dec.