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FBOs
New FBO ups the ante at Hyannis, Mass.
Barnstable Municipal Airport in Hyannis, Mass., is the facility of choice for business aviation on Cape Cod, but operators have not been blessed with the m
FBOs
At long last, Banyan breaks ground for new terminal
In August, Banyan Air Service celebrated a long-awaited groundbreaking ceremony for its 25,000-sq-ft terminal building with an attached 20,000-sq-ft hangar
FBOs
Tampa transients get hot wheels
Tampa International Jet Center (TIJC) at Tampa International Airport has upgraded its crew cars to include an X-Type Jaguar and Ford Mustang convertible.
Aircraft
SPn prototype to complete envelope expansion soon
The flight-test program of the Grob Aerospace G180 SPn Utility Jet is progressing well, officials at the German manufacturer said last month at a briefing
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
NASA cutbacks roil UAV industry
NASA’s announcement last month that–effective from the start of FY06 on October 1 this year–it will cancel all further support of U.S.
Aircraft
UK Parliment to investigate CIA jets
British lawmakers will probe allegations that the UK government has been allowing the U.S.
Safety
HAI ‘White Paper’ Boosts EMS Safety
Since 1991 there have been 127 accidents involving helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) operations, according to Helicopter Association Internation
Safety
NTSB Studies GA Weather Accidents
Noting that about two-thirds of all general aviation accidents that occur in IMC are fatal, the NTSB recently completed a study to better understand the ri
Regulations and Government
Congressional Observer: October 2005
— Following tradition, Congress escaped Washington’s heat and humidity by taking its customary recess in August.
Accidents
Preliminary Report: Two Airplanes Crash On Same APA Approach Within 10 Days
Mitsubishi MU-2, Parker, Colo., Aug.
Accidents
Preliminary Report: LongRanger Hits Oil Platform On Landing
Bell 206B LongRanger, Gulf of Mexico, Aug.
Accidents
Preliminary Report: Yoke Movement Restricted On Beech 1900D
Raytheon Beech 1900D, Rockland, Maine, Aug.
Accidents
Factual Report: Birdstrike Might Be Cause Of Sabreliner Accident
Rockwell International NA-265-80 Sabreliner, Brownwood, Texas, May 9, 2005–Debris, possibly from a bird, was found on the combustion chamber mating
Accidents
Factual Report: Lack Of Control Movement Implicated In Challenger Accident
Bombardier Challenger 600, Tupelo, Miss., March 9, 2005–The pilots of Romeo Mike Aviation’s Challenger 600 aborted the takeoff from Runway 36 of Tup
Aircraft
Spectrum Aeronautical unveils the newest entry to VLJ market
Start-up Spectrum Aeronautical of Encinitas, Calif., joined the crowded very light jet segment last month when it unveiled a nine-seat, $3.65 million all-c
Avionics
Dassault and Honeywell face off in lawsuit
In an unusual public airing of a disagreement between a customer and supplier, Dassault Aviation has filed a lawsuit seeking more than $60 million from Hon
Aircraft
OEMs focus on derivatives, not new models
While the business aviation industry remains healthy and forecasts predict continued growth, the established OEMs announced only incremental product upgrad
Regulations and Government
User-fee fight is different this time
Business aviation interests have been victorious in their battles over the years to prevent the creation of general aviation user fees to replace the curre
FBOs
Euralair FBO prepares to move into new digs at Le Bourget Airport
Paris Le Bourget FBO Euralair Airport Services (EAS) has renewed a five-year agreement to remain in the Exxon Mobil Avitat network until 2010.
Engines
Another flight ops double flameout
On November 28, a Flight Options Beechjet 400A experienced a double engine flameout at FL380 while on a positioning flight.
Regulations and Government
Congress oks FAA funding
Before leaving for the Thanksgiving holiday, Congress approved Fiscal Year 2006 funding for the FAA totaling approximately $13.8 billion, which is $276 mil
Aircraft
Possible new life for 328Jet series
An insolvency administrator has signed a letter of intent with Germany’s RUAG Aerospace Services to take over from bankrupt AvCraft the Dornier 328 type ce
Regulations and Government
CBAA regulatory role might expand
The regulatory role of the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA) might expand into instrument and type ratings, as well as maintenance checks, foll
Charter & Fractional
Platinum Jet, FAA reschedule meeting
An “informal” meeting between Platinum Jet Management and the FAA was rescheduled from November 1 to December 15 at the agency’s northeast regional office.
ATC
Union rejects FAA call for federal mediation
The union representing air traffic controllers rejected the FAA’s call last month for federal mediation to help the agency reach a new labor agreement with
ATC
FAA & union still differ on pay, workday
The FAA’s air traffic controller contract proposal maintains the average base pay of current controllers ($166,000), which the agency said is a 74-percent
Maintenance and Modifications
Complaint filed against Rolls-Royce
The Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) has filed a complaint with the FAA against Rolls-Royce alleging the engine maker does not provide basic
Aircraft
SJ30-2 finally earns FAA type certification
Following a nearly 20-year development program marked by financial and management challenges, technical issues and a fatal crash in 2003, San Antonio-based
Aircraft
New Business Airplanes
Adam Aircraft
A700–The A700 is a twinjet derivative of the Englewood, Colo.
A700–The A700 is a twinjet derivative of the Englewood, Colo.
