Chicagoland's DuPage Airport Executive Update

Second Major Tenant Locates To DuPage Airport’s Tech Park
The DuPage National Technology Park (DNTP) will soon be welcoming Cyber Continuity to its tenant list. Cyber provides storage services to businesses that can use its facility as either their primary data center or as a redundant, disaster recovery center. The 60,000 square foot data center is the first building in the DNTP’s north section between Roosevelt Road and Fayban Parkway. Interest in the park is strong with several more tenants expected to make DNTP their home over the next 18 months. DNTP.com

DuPage Airport Featured in Aviation International News (AIN)
In May, AIN highlighted the DuPage Airport Authority's (DAA) progressive, rapidly growing, multifaceted aviation facility serving the 3rd largest market in the U.S - Chicago metro. The article highlights the diverse business model of the DAA which includes one of the busiest airports in Illinois; an internationally top ranked executive fixed-based operator (FBO); the largest corporate and research & development park in the county; and a Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed golf course.

New AFT Scenario Proposed to Manage Chicago Arrival Flows
- In the next step to increase the application of airspace flow programs (AFPs), an AFP will soon be eligible for consideration to manage the Chicago ORD arrival demand over the Knox/Kokomo (OXI/OKK) fixes from origins within Washington, Indianapolis, Memphis, Jacksonville, Miami and Atlanta Centers. Beginning August 7, 2006, the AFT will be considered for this example based on forecast convective weather and volume constraints. A playbook reroute over the Bradford (BDF) arrival fix may be available to avoid the delays issued with OXI and OKK arrivals. www.nbaa.org

Bombardier Safety Standdown Gains Alliance With NBAA
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and FAA announced support of Bombardier's annual Safety Standdown, a multi-day event focused on improving business aviation safety. The event brings aircraft operators together with safety experts in industry and government for a series of seminars. The information provided focuses on human error, which, according to the FAA, accounts for 78 percent of aviation accidents. The event is endorsed by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the National Test Pilot School. www.nbaa.org

Honda Announces Sales Start For Its VLJ
On July 25, 2006, Honda announced plans to enter the innovative HondaJet in the growing very light jet market, with the process of accepting sales orders expected to begin in the U.S. in fall 2006. Toward this goal, Honda will establish a new U.S. company to hold FAA type certification and production certification. Honda’s goal is to complete type certification in about 3-4 years, followed by the start of production in the U.S. www.honda.com

General Aviation Manufacturers Continue Shipping Airplanes at Record Pace
At Oshkosh, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced record-breaking shipment and billing figures for the industry for the first half of 2006. These figures reflected an increase over the same period last year. www.gama. aero

FAA to Issue New A008 Operational Control Op Spec to All Air Carriers
The FAA has announced that all Part 135 air carriers will be issued a new A008 operations specification (OpSpec) for operational control. NBAA recently met with the FAA to address continuing issues and concerns expressed by air carriers and aircraft owners, as a follow-up to the 10 FAA briefing sessions conducted across the country in recent months. The meeting was successful, with the door open for further discussion with the FAA. NBAA strongly urges Part 135 air carriers to review the current A008 draft to determine their compliance with the OpSpec. www.nbaa.org

NATA Comments on Flight, Duty and Rest Interpretations
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) in mid-July submitted comments in response to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) request for industry opinion on interpretations of crewmember duty and rest requirements for Part 135 on-demand operations. NATA’s responses were from the viewpoint of both the current regulations and the system proposed by the Part 135/125 Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC). www.nata.aero

Air Traffic Likely to Slow in Coming Years
Air traffic is likely to slow markedly in coming years with 45 percent of the country’s 14,575 air traffic controllers, or roughly 1,000 controllers a year, scheduled to retire by 2011. Lengthy training and tough job requirements will make it hard for the FAA to find replacements. Source: Kiplinger Letter www.colorad osprings.org

Very Light Jet (VLJ) Manufactures Boast Big Orders
According to Aviation International News (AIN), VLJ manufacturers are claiming orders and options for about 3,000 aircraft, including speculative “orders” and factoring in timetable slippage common with such new programs, Forecast International is projecting deliveries of approximately 4,355 VLJs between 2006 and 2015. www.ainonline.com

DuPage Airport’s Home County Employment Rate Continues To Outperform Chicago Metro Counties
According to the Illinois Department of Employment Security, DuPage County’s unemployment rate as of May ’05 was 3.3% The County rate remains markedly lower than Chicago Metro (4.2%), the State of Illinois (4.4%) and the United States rates (4.4%).

U.S. Travelers Adjusting to New Airport Rules
After a day of long lines and confusion, travelers arriving at U.S. airports on Friday, August 11, 2006 were better prepared for new rules, tighter security and bans on liquids of all types in carry-on luggage. The new rules were quickly added early Thursday after British authorities arrested 24 people in an alleged plot to blow up U.S.-bound planes by using explosives disguised as common liquids. www.airportbusiness.com

Late Model Pre-Owned Business Jet Choices Are Becoming Limited.
According to Business Jet Traveler magazine, (BJT), 12% of all business jets are on sale right now. Only 6% of those aircraft are manufactured between 1995 and 2005. Availability rises to 13% for aircraft manufactured between 1984 and 1994 and to 22% for those built between 1973 and 1983. Future growth in the pre-owned inventory will likely be moderate as many existing buyers are waiting for new jet deliveries from manufacturers that in some cases have 30 month backlogs.

August Golf Tip by Brian King, Prairie Landing PGA Director of Instruction
Reshape Your Swing to Draw The Ball. Good balance is required for a solid golf swing. Place your weight evenly between your heels and toes. Arms should hang freely from the shoulders and the body should be parallel to the target line. Top of Swing A full turn is necessary for a proper delivery path to the ball. Make sure your back faces the target and your weight has moved over your right heel. Delivery To properly deliver the golf club on an inside path to the ball, the body must not open early. The most common cause of slicing is an initial move of spinning the hips and shoulders to start the downstroke. The right shoulder must move down as your weight moves towards the left toe. As the club approaches parallel to the ground, the body can then begin to turn toward the target. Many players will feel as though the golf club is swinging towards right field as they finish the stroke. This shape swing should propel the golf ball to the right of target and draw. If you would like help with your game, please call me at 630- 202-4653 or email bking@prairielanding.com.