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FBOs
At TeterBoro, customs sevices, times two
Teterboro (N.J.) Airport (TEB) now has two full-service U.S.
Aircraft
Very Light Jet Segment Getting More Crowded
Start-up Spectrum Aeronautical of Los Angeles today unveiled a nine-seat, $3.65 million all-composite very light jet.
FBOs
Deicing season spurs training program
In the spirit of the season, the NATA Safety First program has made available its aircraft de/anti-icing training module, designed specifically for line te
FBOs
Atlantic sails its 'ARK' in n'awlins
With next year’s NBAA Convention coming to New Orleans, Atlantic Aviation wanted attendees to know that it is in place at Lakefront Airport (NEW) and ready
Aircraft
Honeywell Outlook Envisions Strong 10-year Demand
The latest Honeywell Aerospace business aviation outlook, released yesterday at the NBAA Convention in Orlando, predicts deliveries of new business jets th
FBOs
Enterprise Jet Center mushrooms at Houston
Lease hangar space now from Enterprise Jet Center at Houston Hobby Airport and you can monitor construction of your airplane’s new home via webcam.
FBOs
Sheltair FBO Network expand further
SheltAir’s goal to add Atlanta to its growing FBO network took a major step forward last month when company officials met with the city airport authority.
News Note: Raytheon Aircraft’s Hawker Vision 2003
Raytheon Aircraft’s Hawker Vision 2003, a program to completely revamp the production line for the Hawker 800XP, won the Kansas Team Quality award
Rotorcraft
Improved helo display blends HUD and NVGs
An international technical consortium has completed trials on a new head-up display (HUD) that allows helicopter pilots to view the display through night-v
Rotorcraft
Research group studies airbags for helicopters
European-funded research project Helisafe, led by Marignane, France-based Eurocopter, is studying airbags and harnesses as a possible means of enhancing th
Rotorcraft
Agusta moves A119 Koala to expanded Pennsylvania facility
On October 29, AgustaWestland introduced the A119 Koala at its new home in Philadelphia, which includes 43,000 sq ft of hangars, avionics bays, manufacturi
The Best Modern Golf Courses in the Western U.S.
Our series on America’s finest golf courses continues with a look at the three best modern courses in the western U.S., as determined by Golfweek ma
Accidents
Company Says Milwaukee Accident ATC’s Fault
The owner of Freight Runner’s Express, the cargo company whose Beech 99 and Cessna 402 collided on the ground at General Mitchell International Airport in
Security
Mercury Picks Up Where Jet Aviation Left Off
Two months after Swiss-based Jet Aviation revealed to AIN that it had dropped plans announced more than two years ago that it was partnering with Ku
Safety
Lockheed Asks FAA To Issue JetStar ADs
As the maintenance paperwork trail on the Lockheed JetStar has wound its way from the Atlanta manufacturer to the FAA’s Transport Aircraft Certification br
Accidents
King Air Survives Structural Damage
On February 2, Super King Air B200 N777AJ survived an uncontrolled descent and structural damage after the inner ply of the windshield cracked at 27,000 fe
Regulations and Government
GA Will Continue To Pay at the Pump in FY08
The Bush Administration is requesting $14.1 billion to run the FAA in Fiscal Year 2008 (beginning October 1), with general aviation–and in particular busin
Alaska's Boardwalk Lodge
To refer to Alaska’s Boardwalk Lodge as a fishing resort is like calling a Rolls-Royce a car.
Rotorcraft
AB139 deliveries continue as Bell/Agusta awaits FAA OK
Bell/Agusta AB139s seem to be headed far and wide at the moment.
The Best Classic Golf Courses in the South Central U.S.
Our series on America’s finest golf courses continues with a look at the three best classic courses in the South Central U.S., as determined by Golfweek
Safety
Private air-rescue foundation provides new financing model
Swiss air-rescue provider Rega is ready to help any similar organization that would like to set up a membership-based financing plan.
Rotorcraft
A Customer Is a Customer
Heritage Aviation of Grand Prairie, Texas, is to install VIP interiors for
two Sikorsky S-92s ordered by the government of Turkmenistan to transport
two Sikorsky S-92s ordered by the government of Turkmenistan to transport
Rotorcraft
Kiwi Rescue Flight Recognized
The Life Flight Trust, operator of a Wellington, New Zealand-based Westpac Rescue BK 117B2, was named 2004 “Trust of the Year” at a recent awards dinner.
Rotorcraft
HAL Claims New Altitude Records
Hindustan Aeronautics claimed new helicopter high-altitude flying records last month, although it remains to be seen whether those records will be certifie
Rotorcraft
New Nose-mount for EC 120
A Danish flight-test engineer has developed a camera nose mount for the EC 120 that, he says, is stronger and lighter than the only current alternative.
Rotorcraft
Grand on Track
Development of AgustaWestland’s new A109S Grand is on schedule, with two test aircraft already achieving their performance targets, according to the Italia
Rotorcraft
Bell Wins Federal Contracts, Too
Eurocopter wasn’t the only OEM to strike it rich with a multiple-ship order from the U.S.
Rotorcraft
Hamburg Takes EC 135 Delivery
The city of Hamburg, Germany, has accepted two new EC 135s for police duties.
Rotorcraft
Chinese Order Eurocopters
Chinese operator COHC has ordered two Eurocopter AS 332L1 Super Pumas, with an option to acquire one EC 225 and an EC 155 B1.
Rotorcraft
New Eurocopter Facility Opens
American Eurocopter opened its manufacturing, assembly and customization plant in Columbus, Miss., in October.
