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Engines

Jet-Care updates online service for engine analysis

Jet-Care International has added new features to its engine condition health online (Echo) program to allow operators to identify problems and store data m
ATC

AG clearing still available in Lanai, Hawaii

Last November the Hawaiian Department of Agriculture ruled it would no longer clear incoming aircraft on the Island of Lanai.
Airports

Chicago makes plans for Meigs property

On the first Saturday in February, despite record warmth, only two bicyclists and a Chicago police car took to the sloshy paths at what used to be Meigs Fi
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Europe boosts sales

NetJets Europe (NJE) sold shares in 18 complete aircraft last year, representing an 80-percent increase in sales over 2003.
Aircraft

SJ30-2 program on target for certification in third quarter

Sino Swearingen insists that the 2,500-nm-range SJ30-2 will be certified in the third quarter of this year, despite numerous program delays and the crash o
FBOs

Only one GA company makes Fortune 100 list

For the fourth straight year, Duncan Aviation was named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” by Fortune magazine.

Bill Stine logs 25 years as NBAA’s global eye

Bill Stine, director of international operations at NBAA, may not have done it all, but he has done a lot–from flying corporate airplanes to crop-dusting.<
Airports

SME gets runway stretch and new approach

The runway at Somerset-Pulaski County Airport (SME), Ky., has been extended by 400 feet to 6,000 feet and a new localizer approach has been added.
Regulations and Government

Accident spurs town to chip in for tree removal

The FAA and the state of Connecticut were willing to pay 97 percent of the $4.5 million price tag to have trees removed from around Danbury Municipal Airpo

Selling the Benefits of Your Flight Department

Does a recovering economy and the rising stock market offer any assurance that your flight department will survive in 2004? Don’t count on it.
Avionics

CharterX Network Picks Up 10 Affiliates

CharterX of Newtown, Pa., continues to reflect steady growth in air charter and recently added 10 new charter companies to its marketplace for collection a
Avionics

Jeppesen Features Weather Times Two

Two new worldwide weather map products–icing and turbulence forecasts–are now available from Jeppesen of Englewood, Colo.

NIAR quietly develops technology for aviation

Mention Wichita, and most people in the business aviation industry immediately think of Cessna, Raytheon/ Beech, Learjet or Boeing.

Schedulers and dispatchers conference not just a perk

As the industry was basking last month in news that business aircraft deliveries last year were up 16 percent and total billings up more than 19 percent, N
Rotorcraft

HeliExpo 2004 to test mettle of helicopter industry

The industry gears up for its annual group hug, this year back in Las Vegas (March 15 to 17) against a backdrop of decent sales figures for new civil helic
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Accidents

Avionics training software now offered direct to pilots

For more than 10 years, Minneapolis-based Aerosim Technologies (www.flyaerosim.com) has been providing low-co
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ATC

FAA prepares to meet airspace challenges

While Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta has promised that the government will not stand in the way of innovative aviation ideas, at a January meeting
Aircraft

Gulfstream makes progress toward first flight of G150

The Gulfstream G150, which the Savannah, Ga.-based company describes as the first wide-cabin, long-range, midsize business jet, rolled out January 18 in el
Rotorcraft

Schweizer Gets Power Boost

Schweizer has won FAA certification for an increased takeoff horsepower rating on its Model 333.
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Rotorcraft

Bell increases JetRanger’s takeoff weight

Bell Helicopter announced last month a supplemental type certificate (STC)–free to operators–that increases the maximum takeoff weight of its 206B-series J
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Maintenance and Modifications

Pop-out floats approved for Enstrom 480B

Enstrom Helicopter of Menominee, Mich., has earned FAA approval for a pop-out float option on its Model 480B.
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Rotorcraft

ERHC pilots brave elements to get an update

Helicopter pilots gave a clear demonstration of their dedication to their profession last month by turning out in impressive numbers on one of the most fri
Aircraft

‘Lula’s’ government flies new Airbus ACJ

In early January, after years of controversy, the Brazilian government took delivery of a new head-of-state aircraft that will be used primarily to carry P

Air-taxi company continues growth

After returning to the business aviation industry in 2003, OceanAir Taxi Aeréo has expanded rapidly and now aspires to become one of the industry’s most im
Regulations and Government

Abag attacks taxes and access issues

Brazil’s business aviation association has a lot more to celebrate this year than it did 12 months ago, with growing demand for aircraft and solid financia
Rotorcraft

Crewman Fights for Compensation

A search-and-rescue crewman with the UK’s Bristow Helicopters claims he is being “unceremoniously dumped” from his job after the injuries he sustained over
Maintenance and Modifications

São Paulo’s TAM expands services and facilities

After a difficult year in 2003, Brazil’s largest executive charter company, TAM Taxi Aéreo Marília, saw better times last year, when its revenues increased
Rotorcraft

Better Late Than Never

Southwest Nebraska will receive its first-ever air ambulance in May–a Bell 407 operated by MedStar.
Charter & Fractional

Argentinean airline builds executive charter fleet

With two straight years of 8-percent economic growth, Argentina appears to be on the road to recovery, as does the country’s flag carrier airline, Aerolíne
Avionics

Night-vision Boost for EMS Crews

Bell 212, 412 and 412EP operators now have FAA STC approval to install Max-Viz’s EVS-1000 enhanced vision system.