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Accidents
Preliminary Report: Pilot Reports Wake Encounter Preceded Landing Mishap
Bombardier Challenger 600, Aspen, Colo., Feb.
Pre-Owned Update: April 2006
Duplicating the superheated activity that defined the pre-owned market last year doesn’t look likely as this year’s used landscape begins to take shape.
Regulations and Government
Congressional Observer: April 2006
• Controlling earmarking, or “pork” amendments, and restraining lobbyists’ largesse continued to command the attention of lawmakers, and that led to a
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation adds Midcoast to North American holdings
When European private-equity firm Permira acquired Jet Aviation from the Hirschmann family five months ago, some industry observers speculated that the new
Regulations and Government
NTSB Recommits to GA Safety
When the GAMA executive board was in Washington, D.C., for the industry briefing earlier this year, acting NTSB chairman Mark Rosenker assured GAMA members
Schedulers & Dispatchers Comings and Goings
The Northeast Schedulers & Dispatchers Regional Group plans to hold a networking luncheon on Friday, April 21, from 11:30 a.m.
FBOs
Looking for advice on selecting an FBO?
Consult AIN’s annual FBO Survey results in this issue, starting on page 20.
Regulations and Government
Temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) covering the U.S. border with Mexico in Arizona and New Mexico may not be as temporary as some would wish
Though active only in evening and night hours, they will be in effect through December 31 and are likely to be renewed.
Engines
After 40 years TPE331 soldiers on
Honeywell’s business aviation segment recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of the TPE331 turboprop at its Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport faci
Flight-Operations.com is open for business, offering global flight-planning services
The service marks the entry of charter broker parent company Air Partner Group in the market.
ATC
The great New York Tracon experiment will end on May 13
The 90-day performance tolerance standard assessment was prompted by a review at New York Tracon conducted last year that revealed some small operational-e
Safety
Those concerned about the safety of the food being served on their aircraft have two new sources of information
Erica Sheward’s long-awaited book Aviation Food Safety is now available from Blackwell Publishing, 9600 Garsington Road, Oxford OX4 2DK, England, te
Regulations and Government
Kenneth Mead resigns DOT post
Transportation Department Inspector General Kenneth Mead, a tireless ally of disgruntled airline passengers and often a thorn in the side of the nation’s a
Regulations and Government
NBAA, along with the FAA and industry representatives, is looking at a way to reduce delays in the flow of air traffic during the severe weather seasons
The effort began in May last year with the formation of a collaborative decision-making workgroup.
Aircraft
AD places limit on rare Hansa jet
There is reportedly one HFB 320 Hansa still flying or flyable, based in Turkey.
Aircraft
FAA requires more stringent training for MU-2 operators
The FAA is not planning to ground the Mitsubishi MU-2, despite a plea from Rep.
Regulations and Government
Experts finally feel aviation budget woes
Have you ever heard the comments about Washington, D.C., being a merry-go-round or the suggestion that reality stops at the Beltway? There’s a host of such
FBOs
EASA approves Thunder Aviation
Thunder Aviation Services of Chesterfield, Mo., received certification of its aviation repair station as an EASA-approved maintenance organization.
Maintenance and Modifications
Landmark Aviation expands Bombardier ASF authority
Bombardier Aerospace has named Landmark Aviation an authorized service facility (ASF) for Learjets and Challengers.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dalla Airmotive expands Lafayette component repair
Dallas Airmotive’s Lafayette, La.
FBOs
Sharp Details opens for business at Hanscom Field
Jet Aviation and Signature Flight Support at Hanscom Field in Bedford, Mass., now offer a full line of aircraft cleaning services through Sharp Details.
Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference 2006
“The pilot points the plane, but who points the pilot?” read the sign over the Avitat exhibit at the 17th annual NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference i
Maintenance and Modifications
Secrets of Gulfstream’s success in support arena
AIN’s annual product support report (scheduled this year for the August issue) can usually be counted on to generate an article or two dow
Maintenance and Modifications
CRS Jet spares on track for AS9120 accreditation
CRS Jet Spares president Armando Leighton Jr.
Safety
ARSA asks Feds to review FAA drug/alcohol policy
The cost of having a business aircraft worked on by a certified repair station that also works on airline aircraft may go up as a result of new FAA drug an
