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Regulations and Government

FAA, controller contract talks stall

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) and the FAA walked away from the bargaining table on April 5, with the agency declaring an impasse
Rotorcraft

Island Shuttle Flights

Helisureste also offers scheduled services, flying from Malaga to the Spanish territory of Ceuta, on the North African coast, and from Malta to its Mediter
Regulations and Government

Airspace Flow Program Advisory Released

On May 1, the FAA implemented a new air traffic management initiative called the Airspace Flow Program (AFP).
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Interior Shop Getting More Room Inside

Savannah Air Center in Savannah, Ga., recently broke ground for a new structure that will house its expanded interior fabrication shop.
Aircraft

Canada’s Safety Board Wants Caravan Limits

If Transport Canada decides to accept a recommendation from that country’s Transportation Safety Board (TSB), Canadian-registered Cessna Caravans would be
FBOs

Hmmm, Very Interesting

Texarkana, Texas-based FBO TAC Air is now promoting its 2006 giveaway, a new Hummer H3, as part of its “We Make You Look Good” marketing theme for the year
Rotorcraft

Notar Helos under NTSB Microscope

The NTSB has asked the FAA to require MD Helicopters to conduct tests to “enable the full analysis” of all critical loads for tension-torsion (T-T) straps
Engines

Lining Up Customers for New Engine

French engine manufacturer Snecma says it has had “discussions” with business jet airframers about its plans revealed early this year to develop an 8,500-
FBOs

Calling All Independent FBOs

FBO owners of three or fewer facilities are being invited to join a new organization, the Independent Fixed Base Operators Association (IFBOA).
Regulations and Government

Budget troubles ahead for aviation trust fund

As debate over FAA financing continues to roil, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released an analysis of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund in whi
Aircraft

DayJet plans for Southeast service launch

Air-limo startup DayJet of Delray Beach, Fla., late last month revealed its launch region–the Southeast–and said it would start on-demand, per-seat operati
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FBOs

A Landmark Distinction

Dallas-based Associated Air Center, a Landmark Aviation company, has been contracted to do the interior on its 10th Airbus Corporate Jetliner, the most ACJ
Aircraft

Mitsubishi Buys MU-2 Service Center

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America (MHIA), the Addison, Texas-based subsidiary of the Japanese company that built the MU-2 turboprop twin, has acquired In
Aircraft

Eclipse 500 Facility Going Up in Florida

Eclipse Aviation has begun building a service center at Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport, Fla., for its Eclipse 500 very light twinjet.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

This Is Not To Sit Still For

Corporate aircraft seating specialist Pacific Aircraft Components is developing its first line of 16-g seats and divans.
Training and Workforce

Electric Sim Motion Moves to a Higher Level

FlightSafety International (FSI) achieved a first recently when it put a Citation Sovereign simulator into service at its Orlando Learning Center.
Aircraft

Bilingual Flight Attendants Wanted

German charter operator Cirrus Aviation recently issued a call for 20 cabin attendants to crew its growing fleet of large business jets.
Aircraft

Embraer plans more business jets

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer left no doubt that it plans to become a major player in the business aviation market over the next decade.
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Regulations and Government

Nav Canada fees bring few changes for bizav users

Rich Gage, president of the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA), told AIN that the new fee structure Nav Canada announced last month will
Safety

Recent accidents spur lawsuit frenzy

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Ten people died on Oct.
Charter & Fractional

UK charter firm adds long-range jets to fleet

Gold Air International has ordered two new Bombardier Global 5000s in a deal valued at close to $80 million.
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Regulations and Government

News Note: The DOT has eased regulations for operations by U.S.-registered aircraft owned by a company not considered

As of April 27, a new DOT Part 375 rule provides that certain types of operation by U.S.-registered foreign civil business aircraft (such as carrying the c
Regulations and Government

FAA logjam slows approval of COTS cabin components

If it’s “off the shelf” it’s off the list.
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Training and Workforce

Level-E training likely for MU-2

In the most recent flare-up of controversy about MU-2 safety and upcoming formal training requirements, a small bit of information about something called “
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Emteq Takes Cabin Light Beyond White

Cabin lighting specialist Emteq of New Berlin, Wis., took advantage of Aircraft Interiors Expo 2006 to introduce its Quasar full-spectrum mood lighting sys
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aircraft Interiors Expo

“It’s like opening night on Broadway,” whispered a visitor to the 2006 Aircraft Interiors Expo, as he edged carefully past a showgoer with two bags stuffed
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Lufthansa Sees Future in Standardized Widebody Cabins

Lufthansa Technik, which has contracts with Bombardier for the completion of 17 Challenger 850s over the next several years, has already delivered the firs
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Waypoint Points the Way in Interior Management

Start-up Waypoint Partners of Fort Lauderdale is a new member of the industry, specializing in the monitoring of cabin completion, extensive refurbishment
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Kvand Delivers Fourth Yak-42 VIP Refurbishment

Moscow-based Kvand recently delivered its fourth Yak-42 executive upgrade cabin refurbishment.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Managing Outside Light Doesn’t Mean You’re a Shady Character

Lou Martin & Associates has introduced what it calls its NT Pleated Shade system as the latest in its line of aircraft window shades.