Content Archive: September 2008
Regulations and Government
Inaction reigns on FAA $$ plan
With Congress out of town on vacation, FAA reauthorization and the question of user fees remained in limbo.The FAA has been operating on fundin
Maintenance and Modifications
Standard Aero expanding Winnipeg facility
Driven by growth in turbine engine overhaul contracts, Standard Aero has broken ground for an 80,000-sq-ft expansion of its Winnipeg facility.“
FBOs
Gulf Coast Airports Recover after Gustav’s Visit
Temporary flight restrictions remain in place around Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), New Orleans Lakefront (NEW) and parts of Sout
Charter & Fractional
Sentient Flight Group Split-up Now a Done Deal
The break up of Sentient’s jet-card and charter divisions announced on August 13 was finalized over the weekend, according to the two companies involved in
Airports
City Brief Says FAA Wrong about SMO Limits
The city of Santa Monica, Calif., expects that the next step in its ongoing battle over runway restrictions at Santa Monica Airport (SMO) will be oral argu
Security
TSA Releases GA Security Guidelines
The Transportation Security Administration on Friday released two sets of voluntary general aviation security action items (SAI) for FBOs and aircraft oper
Safety
NATA Miffed at FAA over Landing Performance ARC
In a letter sent on Wednesday to FAA Flight Standards Service director James Ballough, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) conveyed its conc
