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GENERAL AVIATION

General Aviation is defined as all aviation other than scheduled airlines and military aviation, encompassing both private and commercial. The majority of the world’s air traffic falls into the general aviation category. This topic covers the latest on general aviation, including manufacturers, flight schools, air taxi/charter operators, maintenance facilities, and on-airport service facilities called Fixed Base Operators or FBOs.

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Earning my wings (Part 3)more

My last few lessons had me wondering if I were going backwards. No… not in the plane – the winds weren’t that strong –...

FAA Reauthorization – The Slow Grindmore

Well, it appears the FAA is destined never to have a long-term reauthorization bill approved by Congress.

Tales from the Ticket Counter – In the Slow Line….againmore

Tales from the Ticket Counter – In the Slow Line….again This entry was posted on Nov 22 2009 by Jon Anne Doty One...

As the Wrench Turns: My First Ah Sh*t Momentmore

Let’s face it, Oprah and her fans may have their aha moments, but I know that all mechanics have their ah sh*t moments.

TSA planning to inspect shops that repair jetsmore

By Thomas Frank, USA TODAY WASHINGTON — Thousands of airplane maintenance shops in the U.S. and abroad would get...

Airbus, Boeing Call Recovery as Airlines Accept Jets (Update1)more

Nov. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Airbus SAS and Boeing Co., the biggest commercial-plane makers, predicted airlines will emerge...

Wichita is Worried: Embraer is moving in!more

In a November 1 article in the Wichita Eagle, the story is not about the manufacturers of business aircraft based in...

NetJets Announces Major Pilot Layoffsmore

In a November 12 article on AIN Online Matt Thurber reports the following: “Revenues at NetJets, Berkshire Hathaway’s...

Veterans....We Salute Youmore

On Veteran’s Day, we recognize the brave men and women of the past and present who have fought to make it possible for...

Social Media: The Means to Revolutionize Marketing Business Aviationmore

This is part 3 in a series of Social Media and Business Aviation Jay Deragon, in his post entitled Social Technology Is...

Germany Opts Out of Tranche 3b Eurofightersmore

Germany’s new ruling coalition has decided against procuring the 37 aircraft outstanding under the Eurofighter...

Social Media: The Offensive Weapon for Business Aviationmore

This is part 2 in a series on Social Media and Business Aviation Business Aviation is in a battle and the fight is over...

Why Can't Private Aviation Innovate?more

I have been blessed and cursed at the same time. As a management consultant the use of my time is the critical elements...

Takes from the Ticket Counter – When Pigs Flymore

I once performed a magic trick with a dalmatian, a large dog kennel and the aft cargo compartment of a Jetstream...

Loosening the Reins on Private Aviation in Chinamore

SINGAPORE — Aircraft manufacturers and charter companies have long talked up the Asian private jet market, pointing to...

The Battle Over Small Airport Fundingmore

Aircraft taxiing in at the John C. Tune Airport in Nashville There has been a lot written opposing and then defending...

Auditing To Keep You From Being Snakebitmore

On Wednesday and Friday of last week , we shared with you the importance of safety in aviation operations, which (let’s...

Earning My Wings - Part Twomore

I never really cared so much if rain was in the forecast - it meant a greener and much healthier lawn.

China Southern, Air China Post Profits on Travelmore

Oct. 28 (Bloomberg) -- China Southern Airlines Co., Air China Ltd. and China Eastern Airlines Corp., the nation’s three...

How Maintenance Programs Ensure a Safe Aircraftmore

Just like your automobile, aircraft require maintenance to keep them airworthy. Airworthy is an easy aviation term to...

How Do You Choose a Private Jet Service Provider?more

Part 1: Degrees of Safety Forbes.com in a recent article says that there are 2400 US aircraft charter operators to...

Its Time to Go on Offensemore

General Aviation has been playing defense, but it’s time to put the offense on the field. It seems that our industry of...

Fast Jet Support to Coalition Forcesmore

The US Navy on ISAF Operations. Frank Morley discusses fast jet support.

Can’t We All Just Get Along? Well, We Are In The GA Communitymore

Since I joined NATA, the spirit of cooperation among all of the major general aviation industry trade organizations has...

SATS Air Suspends Operationsmore

Of all the startups of air taxi / charter companies from the past few years, I would have given SATS Air the best...

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