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Citing airport construction, NBAA cancels LABACE 2006

Almost since its first show in 2003, the Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE) has struggled to establish its identity as a reg
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ATC

NATCA promises to fight new FAA-imposed contract

Efforts by the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (Natca) to force resumption of contract talks with the FAA through congressional maneuverings f

Bizav Veteran Bill Boisture Joins Carlyle

Former Gulfstream and NetJets Aviation executive Bill Boisture has resurfaced at Washington, D.C.-based private equity firm The Carlyle Group as a senior a
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CBAA touts success of designee program

An upbeat Rich Gage, president of the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA), told attendees at the annual general meeting at its Montreal conventio
Airports

Congress restores airport funds

As many predicted, the House Appropriations Committee restored the nearly $1 billion that the Bush Administration stripped from the Airport Improvement Pro
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault M&O focuses on product-support services

Dassault Aviation highlighted its renewed emphasis on product support at this year’s Falcon Jet Maintenance and Operations meeting.
Aircraft

Pilatus Launches Regional PC-12 Meetings

Pilatus Business Aircraft, the Colorado-based subsidiary of the Swiss company, is launching a series of one-day regional conferences for owners and operato
Accidents

Fatal King Air Crash Under Investigation

The NTSB is investigating the June 12 fatal crash of King Air A90 N7043G.
Avionics

‘Public Should Pay More of ATC Costs’

In the war of words between the airlines and general aviation about who should pay how much for ATC services, Pogo CEO Robert Crandall argues that the gene
Charter & Fractional

Pogo a No Go for a While

Very light jet air-taxi hopeful Pogo will likely “not launch operations before 2009,” according to company CEO and former American Airlines boss Robert Cra
Accidents

Final Reports Posted on NTSB Web Site

The NTSB recently posted on its Web site final reports on its investigations into two fatal business jet accidents.
Regulations and Government

Don’t Rest, Send Comments on Rest Rules

Comments are due July 10 on an FAA request for comments on Part 135 duty, flight and rest time rules.
ATC

JPDO needs road map to meet ATC challenges

In response to questions submitted by members of the House subcommittee on space and aeronautics, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) said recently
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Accidents

Fatal Learjet Crash Under Investigation

At press time, the NTSB had not issued its preliminary report on the June 2 accident involving Learjet 35 N182K, which crashed in Baker Cove a few hundred
ATC

DOT Auditing Controller Hiring Efforts

The DOT Inspector General is auditing the FAA’s progress in implementing its plan to hire approximately 12,500 new controllers to replace those expected to
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Expands Mx Programs

Beginning last month, buyers of any new Bombardier business jet can opt for a new cost-per-flight-hour maintenance support program.
Regulations and Government

Canada Releases Aviation Strategy Plan

Transport Canada recently released “Flight 2010,” a strategy plan for enhancing the safety levels of the country’s civil aviation sector over the next five
Regulations and Government

FAA Just Says No to Public Access

To encourage more industry participation in its voluntary disclosure reporting program (VDRP), the FAA is proposing that information provided to the agency
Aircraft

Avanti Weighs in with Mtow Increase

The Piaggio Avanti has received an FAA-approved handbook change for a 550-pound mtow increase.
Regulations and Government

Comments Due on Limitations NPRM

July 17 is the deadline to submit comments on an FAA notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to require OEMs of aircraft with mtow of more than 75,000 pounds

Gulfstream lawsuit tackles copyright issues

Gulfstream Aerospace has asked U.S.

People in Aviation: August 2006

William Voss has been named CEO of the Flight Safety Foundation, an appointment that will take effect after current president Stuart Matthews retire
Regulations and Government

Congressional Observer: August 2006

• Congress recessed for the 4th of July, as it generally does when there is a national holiday, but, before adjourning, lawmakers passed a $94.5 billion em
Airports

New DCA Gateway Airport Now Usable

General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, Wis., is now available for use by operators approved in accordance with the DCA Access Standard Securi
Regulations and Government

Second Cease & Desist Order for Platinum

Platinum Jet Management last month was slapped with a cease-and-desist order for the second time since the Challenger overrun accident at Teterboro Airport
Regulations and Government

Canadian Pilot Groups Appeal New Fees

Later this month the Canadian Transportation Agency is expected to rule on an appeal by the Canadian Pilots Association and the Helicopter Association of C

The big tent is starting to take shape as NBAA plans for its 59th Annual Meeting

A million square feet will hold more than 1,100 exhibitors, and more than 110 airplanes will be on display at Orlando Executive Airport.
Training and Workforce

Some Retired Airplanes Will Not Fade Away

The FAA has teamed with the Build A Plane organization to provide retired aircraft to high schools looking to establish an aviation maintenance program.
Rotorcraft

Going on Tour with (Lots of) Helicopters

Maverick Helicopter Tours, which specializes in aerial tours of Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon, has bought 14 more Eurocopter EC 130 turbine helicopters.