Content Archive: September 2006

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
Regulations and Government

FAA and controllers continue contract talks

With some air traffic controllers already earning more than $200,000 annually, FAA Administrator Marion Blakey is digging in her heels during the agency’s
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.
Charter & Fractional

Delta’s financial woes may force AirElite sale

Delta AirElite, the Cincinnati-based executive charter and management company that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, had a record year, acco
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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
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.
Aircraft

Raytheon issues 1900D maint. alert

Raytheon issued a new safety communiqué to advise Beech 1900 operators of another misleading illustration in the type’s maintenance manuals.
Airports

New Exec Terminal To Open at Le Bourget

Paris Le Bourget Airport is to open a new executive terminal in April.
Aircraft

EASA Certifies IBIS AE270

Ibis Aerospace’s Ae270 turboprop single completed EASA certification, and FAA certification is expected shortly.
Aircraft

Distributor Marks Its 100th PC-12 Delivery

FBO Western Aircraft of Boise, Idaho, early last month celebrated delivering its 100th PC-12.