Content Archive: July 2011
FBOs
Aviation Concepts Opens Subic Bay FBO
Business aircraft operators frustrated by the lack of space, inconvenient access and uncompetitive prices at key airports in the Asia-Pacific region now ha
Airports
Florida Airport Set for Runway Extension
Florida’s Sebring Regional Airport (SRA) has been given the go-ahead from the state legislature to proceed with a 1,476-foot extension to primary Runway 18
Regulations and Government
Airport Group Opposes FAA Safety Plans
Opposing comments filed by the Airports Council International-North America in response to the FAA’s proposed rule calling for the adoption of safety manag
Aircraft
All Falcon 7Xs now cleared to fly again
Practically all Falcon 7Xs are flying again, following the EASA’s re-authorizing flights for the entire fleet on July 7, three weeks after giving the major
FBOs
Landmark To Take Over at Tampa
The aviation authority at Tampa International Airport has awarded the 20-year lease of one of its two FBOs, formerly operated by Signature Flight Support,
FBOs
Infrastructure Investment Stalled, Says FBO Group
The General Aviation Infrastructure and Investment Coalition (GAIIC), a recently formed group of FBO operators (including most of the major domestic chains
ATC
Congressional Impasse Forces FAA Shutdown
The failure of Congress to agree on an extension of the FAA’s operating authorization by Saturday forced the agency to furlough nearly 4,000 employees and
Aircraft
Aerostar Jet Makes Oshkosh Debut
Aerostar Aircraft has flown its long-awaited jet version of the Aerostar piston twin to Oshkosh.
Aircraft
Honeywell TPE331 Chosen for Kestrel Turboprop Single
On Friday, Kestrel Aircraft selected the Honeywell TPE331-14GR to power its all-composite single-engine turboprop.
