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Beriev Be-200 garners interest from U.S. firm

U.S.-based Hawkins & Powers Aviation recently signed a letter of intent to take eight Rolls-Royce Deutschland BR715-powered Beriev Be-200 amphibious jets f
ATC

Flexjet joins FAA CDM process

Bombardier Flexjet has become the first nonscheduled operator to successfully transmit real-time flight-intent data to the FAA’s Air Traffic Control System
Maintenance and Modifications

Aviall prospers despite a challenging economy

When Paul Fulchino became Aviall’s chairman, president and CEO in December 1999, annual sales for the 70-year-old Dallas parts distributor were growing at

Falcon sales down in ’03, but looking up

Falcon business jet orders and deliveries last year decreased by 44 percent and 26 percent, respectively, according to Dassault chairman and CEO Charles Ed
Aircraft

Intracom committed to the 'Viper Piper' project

Despite a business dispute with Tekhnoavia (AIN, February, page 10), Geneva-based Intracom General Machinery has vowed to continue the Viper project.

Mexico’s Toluca Airport again hosts business aviation fair

“I’m very pleased this year,” Agustin Melgar, director of Aero ’04, told AIN.
Charter & Fractional

Executive Jet Management reports brisk charter activity

Executive Jet Management, the aircraft management and charter arm of NetJets, saw its revenue charter business rise by a healthy 36 percent last year, to 4

European bizav show already ahead of last year’s numbers

The annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) keeps going from strength to strength.

Bombardier merges Flexjet Asia and Europe

Bombardier has merged its Asia/Pacific and European Flexjet block-charter programs into a new London-based Flexjet International operation.

Asian Aerospace 2004 report

rganizers of the biennial Asian Aerospace event claim that it is “the world’s second most influential airshow.” This is a big claim, since it stands or fal
Regulations and Government

Investigation Uncovers Pilot Medical Frauds

Some 43 pilots in Northern California charged with making false statements on their applications for medical certifications entered plea agreements.
ATC

Public Input Due on Loran’s Future

Comments are due tomorrow on a request for public input to help federal agencies decide if there is a need to continue to operate or invest in the loran-C
Safety

Runway Safety Forum Offers No ’Silver Bullet’

Thirty years after the worst runway collision in aviation history, an NTSB forum on runway incursions spotlighted some promising technology but offered no

’Best Year Ever’ for Bombardier Business Aircraft

In terms of business jet orders and deliveries, Bombardier said the 12 months ending on January 31 constituted the company’s “best year ever.” Chairman and
Airports

Congress Asked To Ban Stage 1 and 2 Bizjets

A group of airports, local governments and residents has requested that Congress order the complete phase-out of all Stage 1 and Stage 2 aircraft regardles
FBOs

FBO survey 2004

“You have to work at it every day.
Regulations and Government

Pilot of Greek Falcon in fatal upset appeals his case

The pilot of the Greek government Falcon 900 that suffered an in-flight fatal upset (AIN, July 2002, page 59) is appealing his guilty conviction before the

UK Raytheon distributor on the move

NAC Aviation, Raytheon’s UK distributor for both Hawker and Beechcraft aircraft, is relocating to Oxford Airport in central England from Farnborough Airpor
Aircraft

Second production Ibis Ae270 enters flight test

Ibis Aerospace flew its second production Ae270 Propjet fitted with the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6-66A in late February from Aero Vodochody’s flight-test f
Aircraft

Keith products to supply A/C for Safire Jet

Safire Aircraft has selected Keith Products to supply the air conditioning for its very light jet, which is currently under development.
Airports

Funding keeps Midway Island airport open

The runway at Midway Island remains open for emergency landings, thanks to $3.2 million from the DOT.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

USAIG contribution to training tops $2.5 million

Over the last seven years, U.S.

Earn a Ph.D. in psychology or business online

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is now offering online courses to earn a doctorate degree in psychology or business administration.
Aircraft

Two killed in crash of MU-2 that went missing

The wreckage of Mitsubishi MU-2 N966MA was found submerged in about 20 feet of water five days after it crashed March 11 into the Napa River, under unknown
Training and Workforce

Boeing-owned training center opens in Atlanta

Last month, Boeing-owned Alteon Training (formerly FlightSafety Boeing) announced the opening of its new $75 million training facility at Atlanta Hartsfiel
FBOs

Phoenix Sky Harbor FBO moves into new facility

Swift Aviation at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport moved into its new facility on the airport’s southwest side last month and is currently providin

Asia to get dedicated bizav show

NBAA has confirmed plans to launch a new annual Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE).
Charter & Fractional

U.S. charter firm bases GVs in Japan

After many months of negotiations with FAA and Japanese aviation officials, Van Nuys, Calif.-based charter firm The Air Group has succeeded in its long-tim