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FBOs

Resort FBO is a worthy destination in itself

It helps to have a clear mission in business, and Yellowstone Jetcenter, at Gallatin Field (BZN) in Bozeman, Mont., enjoys just such a focus.
Airports

Airport mixes military, airline and GA

Linemen at Pride Flight Services in Alexandria, La., need to know their stuff.
Airports

Lightning blows hole in West Palm runway

Air traffic at West Palm Beach Airport (PBI), Fla., came to a screeching halt for about an hour on the morning of April 12 due to a lightning strike, but i
Regulations and Government

Florida DOT bundles grant program

A Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) grant to support building an airline terminal complex at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in For

Countries Begin Requiring War-risk Insurance

Since September 11, a growing number of countries are requiring that aircraft overflying or landing at their respective airports carry war-risk insurance.<
FBOs

Cleveland FBO joins Apex network

Air Services at Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE), has joined the nationwide Aviation Points Exchange (Apex) program.

Typical War-risk Insurance Coverage Wording

The following is typical wording found in most aviation aircraft insurance policies addressing exposures covered under war risks.
Airports

FAA seeks input on Burbank noise program

The FAA is reviewing a proposed revision to the approved noise-compatibility program that was submitted for Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR), Calif.
Accidents

Navy Sabreliners Crash Off Florida Coast

Seven crewmembers are presumed dead after a flight of two U.S.
FBOs

Alabama, Florida Panhandle GA on Steady Recovery from Hurricane Ivan

“Governor Jeb Bush just left here for Tallahassee.
FBOs

Signature breaks ground at Toulon

Signature Flight Support last month broke ground on a new facility at Toulon-Hyeres Airport in the south of France.

Contract pilots: square pegs or

The subject of contract pilots always seems to come up with little warning, like five minutes after someone in the company books a trip in the middle of a
FBOs

Storms hammer FBOs as most aircraft escape

Apparently most business aircraft operators had the wherewithal and the good sense to clear out of the way in the face of the Southeastern hurricane hat tr
FBOs

Mercury takes over at Newport News

The facilities of Flight International, one of two FBOs at Williamsburg International Airport in Newport News, Va., have become the 20th Mercury Air Center
FBOs

Keystone prospers in the nutmeg state

When it first opened at Waterbury-Oxford Airport, Conn., 20 years ago, Keystone Aviation consisted of one 15,000-sq-ft hangar and a passenger terminal.

SFAR 91 Clouds the Issue

Still unclear at press time was how Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 91 will affect general aviation, particularly business aircraft and private
Maintenance and Modifications

Torqued: Repair stations argue customers aren’t being charged enough

Face it: maintenance providers don’t charge enough for what they do.

Int’l bizav standards

By next summer, a corporate flight department, probably one based in Europe, will become the first recipient of a certificate confirming that it fully meet
Maintenance and Modifications

Dunlop wheels and carbon brakes for Gulfstream 500 and 550

Dunlop Aerospace braking systems has developed high-performance, next-generation wheels and carbon brakes for the G500 and G550.
Aircraft

Raisebeck looking for first Lear 35ZR buyers

No customers have yet signed for Raisbeck Engineering’s Learjet 35ZR, a Learjet 35/36 performance-enhancement modification announced at last year’s NBAA Co
Aircraft

Despite setbacks, Europe will stick with January RVSM start

Eurocontrol has confirmed it will definitely proceed with next year’s January 24 deadline for implementation of reduced vertical separation minimums (RVSM)
ATC

ATC Technologies

Sharp rises in the number of airline flights originating from airports in the U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications

Oxford Aviation Launches Aircraft De-icing Boot Sealant

Oxford Aviation of Oxford, Maine, introduced a three-in-one boot treatment called Tri-Guard.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Diamond Award Of Excellence Goes To Byerly Aviation And Keystone Helicopter

Byerly Aviation of Springfield, Ill., and Keystone Helicopter of West Chester, Pa., have both received the FAA’s prestigious Diamond Award of Excellence fo

Hamilton Sundstrand and EADS Sogerma Join For APU Repair

Hamilton Sundstrand, a United Technologies subsidiary, and EADS Sogerma Services announced a joint venture to repair and overhaul aircraft APU systems and
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Rockwell Collins Gets Airshow 4000 Moving Map STC

Rockwell Collins has received FAA supplemental type certification and parts manufacturing authority (PMA) for its Airshow 4000 moving-map and flight-inform
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Opens New Regional Aircraft Base in Tucson

Bombardier recently opened its Tucson, Ariz.
Regulations and Government

NTSB Closes Docket On Repair Station Security

The Transportation Security Administration’s notice of public meeting and request for comments on “Aircraft Repair Station Security” (Docket No.
Training and Workforce

Sim training in demand for UK helicopter ops

Instrument-rated helicopter pilots are an expensive resource, particularly in the UK.