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Business aviation's next big markets

Asia and the Middle East are widely regarded as the world’s next big markets for business aircraft.

UK-based HAWKER 800XP approved for LCY STEEP approach

This Raytheon Hawker 800XP operated by UK charter firm Markoss Aviation has been approved to operate at London City Airport.
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ABAG assumes lead in LABACE show

Citing a desire by the Associação Brasileira de Aviação Geral (ABAG) to assume a more extensive role in organizing the annual Latin American Business Aviat
Aircraft

Eclipse delivers first customer Model 500

After an extended gestation period and months of uncertainty about first delivery, Eclipse Aviation delivered its first production very light jet (VLJ).
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Regulations and Government

New Policy for Adding Charter Airplane Eased Only Slightly

While the FAA did rescind Notice N8000.336 regarding addition of airplanes to Part 135 certificates, late last year it reissued the policy in a new notice,
Avionics

Do Noise-canceling Headsets Work Too Well?

The FAA is concerned that some noise-canceling headsets might prevent pilots from hearing audible alarms, abnormal engine noise or other mechanical sounds.
FBOs

Paris FBO Continues Recovery from Fire

Universal Weather & Aviation said it could take until the middle of this month before it can fully repair damage to its Paris Le Bourget FBO.
Airports

Colorado Airports Get Pasted with an STMP

IFR special traffic management programs (STMP) are in effect during the ski season at three Colorado airports (Aspen, Eagle and Rifle) during these dates:
Regulations and Government

Age 60 Report Posted on FAA Web Site

The final report of the FAA/industry rulemaking age-60 committee is now posted on the agency’s Web site.

Raytheon Aircraft goes to investors for $3.3 billion

It took some deep pockets, but Raytheon Company has found a buyer for its Raytheon Aircraft subsidiary.

Late last year, Raytheon announced “a de
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Join the Grand Parade of Giant Tarpon in the Florida Keys

Sometime in April, when the turquoise waters of the Florida Keys warm to a certain triggering temperature, thousands of prehistoric-looking fish called tar
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Regulations and Government

Part 135 now under new ETOPS rule

The FAA last month issued a final rule on ETOPS (extended-range twin-engine operational performance standards) that allows operators of commercial aircraft
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Airports

More DCA Gateway Airports Named

The Transportation Security Administration recently designated Dulles International Airport and Bradley International Airport gateway facilities for pre-cl
Airports

Slot Program Extended at La Guardia

As expected, the FAA extended the reservation and slot program under the high-density rule at New York La Guardia Airport.
Regulations and Government

Part 125 Waiver Notice Revised

New FAA Notice N8000.345 provides revised guidance for obtaining Letters of Deviation Authority (LODA), applicable to operators of corporate jetliners (suc
Regulations and Government

FAA issues new rule for charter operators

In part because of a high-profile charter crash at Teterboro Airport (TEB) early in 2005 and several other accidents involving responsibility for operation
Accidents

NTSB: Pinnacle crash exposes cultural, systemic safety flaws

A lack of professionalism, discipline and knowledge exhibited by the two pilots flying the Pinnacle Airlines Bombardier CRJ200 that crashed in Jefferson Ci
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Avionics

FAA To Cease Monitoring Selected Navaids

Under an FAA cost-cutting proposal, certain ILS approaches, localizer-type directional aids, microwave landing systems and nondirectional beacons at some 2
Regulations and Government

Slight Changes to Position and Hold

The FAA updated guidance (FAA Notice NJO 7110.456) to controllers for taxi into position and hold (TIPH) procedures, effective February 5.
Accidents

Pilot Blames Weather for Runway Incursion

While the NTSB investigation into last month’s runway incursion at Denver International Airport continues, the pilot of one of the aircraft involved said b

Resales Bring Dividends for VLJ Owners

Despite delays, which as of publication have seen only one of the new Eclipse 500 VLJs delivered, a niche market is doing business in sales of position num

Eclipse 500 VLJ Fractional Set To Fly

Scottsdale Ariz.-based fractional operator JetsAmerica is scheduled to take delivery of its first Eclipse 500 by the middle of next month, according to com

VLJ Air-taxi Operation Edges Closer

Pogo, a planned very light jet (VLJ) air-taxi operation launched in 2004 by former American Airlines chairman and CEO Robert Crandall, moved its schedule f
Maintenance and Modifications

AAR Acquires Regional Aircraft MRO

Maintenance provider AAR has acquired essentially all of the assets of Reebaire Aircraft, a regional aircraft MRO firm in Hot Springs, Ark.

TAG Farnborough appeal goes to the top

Britain’s secretary of state for Communities and Local Government will rule on TAG Aviation’s appeal for permission to increase the number of movements per
Regulations and Government

AOPA Fights ‘Terrorist’ Declaration

AOPA has requested that the state of Ohio remove a requirement that with their annual aircraft registration renewal aircraft owners in the state sign a dec
Charter & Fractional

Fractional Pilot Hires Fall in 2006

The five major fractional operators fell short of AIR’s projected pilot hiring levels last year, according to statistics prepared by the Atlanta-based avia
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Europe pilots less enamored of union

NetJets Europe pilots have yet to form their planned trade union and now there are signs that the movement to do so might be losing momentum as flight crew
Airports

Houston Executive Airport Goes Public

Houston Executive Airport, a conversion of the former Air Rice Airport near Katy, Texas, on Houston’s west side, to a business aviation facility, is up and
Airports

Florida Airport Touts Its Growth

Kissimmee Gateway Airport, which bills itself as the most reasonably priced and accessible Orlando, Fla.-area airport, has experienced strong growth in bus