Content Archive: April 2007

Isle of Man Company Starts Aircraft Registry

Starting May 1, the Isle of Man–a British Crown Dependency located in the Irish Sea between the UK and Ireland–will have its own aircraft registry, open on
Airports

More Bizav Airport Authorities Consider Stage 2 Ban

In a bid to cut traffic at Teterboro Airport, N.J., airport operator The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is proposing a four-pronged assault that
Aircraft

Boots on Struts Could Be Ordered for Caravans

A proposed AD would require the installation of deicing boots on the landing-gear struts of nearly 750 U.S.-registered Cessna 208 Caravans, as well as othe
FBOs

Florida FBO Plans Bizav "Gated Community"

Daytona Beach International Airport, Fla.
Safety

Association’s Safety Report Highlights Trouble Spots

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its annual safety report this week, which highlights concerns around the globe.
Avionics

Comment Period Ends Today on CVR/FDR Proposal

The extended comment period on the FAA's proposed rules on cockpit voice (CVR) and flight data recorders (FDR) ends today.
Safety

Trade Groups Move To Stop ASRS Funding Cut

The National Air Transportation Association and NBAA have reacted swiftly to the FAA’s warning that the agency might withhold funding for the Avi
Regulations and Government

Final Decision on FLIP Expected In Fall

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) officially closed its public comment period regarding the proposal to remove from public sale and distrib
Accidents

NTSB Cites Crew Decision In Learjet 55 Accident

The National Transportation Safety Board last week issued its final report on a February 21 accident at Ft.
Charter & Fractional

Delta AirElite Initiates Charter Revenue Guarantee

Strong revenue growth has led Delta AirElite, the business aircraft charter division of  Delta Air Lines, to introduce a revenue guarantee for aircraf