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“The federal government has taken billions of dollars from the taxes and fees paid by airline passengers every time they fly and awarded it to small airports used mainly by private pilots and globe-trotting corporate executives.” That was the opening line in an Associated Press story that was reprinted widely in newspapers and distributed online […]

To back the surge for high-speed airborne internet access, Starling Advanced Communication announced it will present at the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2007 (held this week in Hamburg, Germany) “the world’s fastest low-profile, fuselage mounted antenna,” according to Net4now.com. The 16-inch-diameter by 4-inch-tall appendage is part of the MIJET series of antennas and designed as a […]

The annual Sun ‘n Fun gathering in Lakeland, Fla., has come a long way since its origins as an Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in back in 1974, when classic aircraft, sport and antique aircraft were gathered. Embraer’s Phenom 300 arrived this year in mock-up form. “Guests will be delighted with the jet’s comfort and space and […]

Longtime manufacturer of high-performance, heavy-hauling, kit-built turboprop aircraft, Comp Air Aviation says it is seeking certification for its 1,650-hp, Honeywell TPE331-14GR powered CA12. The aircraft is scheduled to arrive this week at the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-in at Lakeland, Fla. The “all new, carbon composite turbine” design will offer eight-plus-two seating, a 300-knot cruise at […]

Deliveries of Cessna’s Citation Mustang may resume following the FAA’s approval of a fix for a software glitch in the aircraft’s Garmin G100 avionics suite. The first Mustang was delivered Nov. 22, with the second delivered into demo service last week and showcased on the grounds at Sun ‘n Fun in Lakeland, Fla., this week. […]

The Dassault Falcon 7X will include an arsenal of technological wizardry much of which will be applied through its role as the “first application of a fly-by-wire primary flight control system in an airplane primarily intended for private/corporate use,” according to the FAA. And so, the FAA believes that and associated features of the aircraft […]

Joining the ranks of SATSair (operating in the southeast), Open Air (operating from the D.C. area) and others, ImagineAir is now offering its own version of air taxi service (also for the Southeast). ImagineAir uses a fleet of new Cirrus SR22-GTS aircraft and is positioning itself as an alternative to both long-distance driving and commercial […]

LegFind.com is offering a new service that enables charter operators and the wholesale marketplace the ability to post block availability and rates. LegFind Logistics will then match operator availability to trips in the LegFind database, plus others from the wholesale community. The service manages all logistics and details from quotes to passenger meals and ground […]

JetDirect Aviation LLC, a full-service private jet operator, and Sentient Jet Inc., a provider of private jet memberships, last week announced their intent to merge operations. The combined company will offer “a compelling alternative to the fractional ownership model.” The combined company aims to offer private jet customers a range of flexible products that combine […]

The head of Hawker Beechcraft Corp’s international sales, Sean McGeough, has gotten busy with trips planned for the U.K., Dubai, Brazil, New Delhi, and Brazil, as the March 26 formed company gears up to expand its international presence. The company has broken the world into three major areas of growth — Asia, Europe and Latin […]