Several years ago, we witnessed the debut of a new class of aircraft – the Very Light Jet, or VLJ. By definition, these aircraft weigh less than 10,000 pounds and are designed for single-pilot operations. They are powered by two [...]
Is your airplane or the airplane you fly registered? On July 20, 2010, the FAA issued it final ruling on aircraft re-registration. The new law requires aircraft owners to re-register their aircraft if it was registered prior to October 1, [...]
Despite the obvious challenges that have existed in aviation for several years now, over 24, 000 aviation enthusiasts showed up in Atlanta, GA for the National Business Aircaft Association's 63rd annual convention. Participation included 1,083 exhibitors and a sold out [...]
In a couple of weeks, the aviation industry’s largest event will be held in Atlanta, Georgia. This event is stated to be the 4th largest trade show event in the U.S. Over 1,000 exhibitors will be on site, and all [...]
Aircraft operations require the highest levels of standards, procedures, and practices possible to ensure the highest level of safety. The global air transportation system responsibility has been the undertaking of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) since November 1944. This responsibility includes [...]
After finding out that spending trillions of dollars doesn't buy your way out of a recession, our government has decided to go try something "new", tax breaks for small business. WOW! What a novel idea!, give the money back to [...]
Wyvern, ARGUS, FAA, TSA, Drug & Alcohol Abatement, IS-BAO, ICAO, INS (insurance), NATA, NTSB, DOT, IRS, OSHA, and yet not an all inclusive list, all team up with (or against) the aviation operator. Each provides their own oppression to compliance [...]
There has never been a better time to get aquainted with Special Services Corporation (SSC). The recent launch of our newly renovated website introduces SSC as a leader in the aviation community. The SSC value is the best kept secret [...]
These are truly unprecedented economic times. The economy has and is continuing to demonstrate its powerful effect on most all “ways and means” of life. The economical effect has been brutal to business industries. Subsequently, the very backbone of economics [...]