Content Archive: September 2006

ATC

ATC Centers Get New Com System

The FAA has finished deploying at all 20 en route centers a new communications gateway that processes radar and flight data and eliminates problems that be
FBOs

Ocean Air makes North Bend, Oregon, a pleasant stop

North Bend Municipal Airport is about one-third of the way up the coast of Oregon, directly on scenic Coos Bay.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

MRO Profile: Montreal Jet Center

Although business aviation was still recovering from the effects of 9/11 in 2003, two Quebec companies–DEM Capital and Elisen Technologies–decided
FBOs

EPA eases SPCC restrictions on fuel and trucks

Spill prevention, control and containment (SPCC) rules for fuel trucks and fuel farms will be eased significantly under two proposals published last month
Aircraft

Wing failure in Chalk's Mallard

The wing that separated from the Chalk’s Ocean Airways Grumman Turbo Mallard that crashed off Miami Beach last month showed signs of cracking in the main s
Aircraft

Global Express Enters Service

Bombardier announced last month the entry into service by an undisclosed customer of its new flagship business jet, the ultra-long-range Global Express XRS
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Charter & Fractional

Europe delays Frax security ruling

The European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) has deferred proposed security requirements for fractional ownership flights operating into Europe.
ATC

FAA approves RNP approach for DCA

Alaska Airlines is the first air carrier authorized by the FAA to use a new RNP (required navigation performance) approach to Ronald Reagan Washington Nati
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier opens Germany parts depot

Bombardier Aerospace officially opened earlier this month a 56,000-sq-ft parts distribution center in Frankfurt, Germany.

Aerospace a strong performer in 2005

Civil aviation experienced the highest percentage growth of all sectors of aerospace sales last year, increasing 20 percent to $39 billion.