Content Archive: December 2007

FBOs

Everything you need to know about Stormwater, and more

With growing environmental concerns about fuel, oil, de-icing fluids and even washwater, FBOs have had to spool up to speed in their knowledge of stormwate
Security

TSA develops new plan to fill thinning ranks of air marshals

Perhaps one of the least appreciated benefits of corporate aviation is that its pilots and their passengers don’t have to endure the security procedures of
Avionics

Sirius and WSI Team To Provide Cockpit Weather Service

Following in the steps of XM Satellite Radio, rival Sirius plans to offer a competing “always-on” weather service for aircraft through an agreement with da
Avionics

Next TAWS Mandate Could Cover Helicopters

In the wake of an NTSB recommendation that urges the use of terrain awareness and warning systems (TAWS) in aeromedical helicopter operations, the technolo
Avionics

IS&S Air-data Unit Gains TSO

Innovative Solutions & Support (IS&S) announced last month it has received FAA TSO approval for a new integrated air-data display system (IADDS), a
Avionics

Three like-priced EFBs offer new choices for the flight deck

Purveyors of electronic flight bag (EFB) tablet computers are introducing new models and capabilities for the new year, with three notable models worthy of
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Cabflex gets the green light

Cabin electronics specialist Intheairnet, based in Irvine, Calif., is reportedly close to signing its first business jet customer for the new Cabflex cabin
Charter & Fractional

Newly Acquired Flight Options Buying Phenom 300s

Flight Options late Friday simultaneously announced its finalized acquisition by Miami-based private equity firm H.I.G.
Charter & Fractional

JetBird Gets Enough Funding To Fly

JetBird, Europe’s planned new low-cost charter service, has raised €21 million ($31 million) in fresh capital through an oversubscribed private placement o

Dassault Feeling the Dollar Pinch

According to Dassault Aviation chairman and CEO Charles Edelstenne, the French aircraft manufacturer is planning on moving some of its activities out of Eu