Content Archive: September 2006

Charter & Fractional

Frax Hiring Increases Significantly

The five major fractional operators hired nearly twiceas many pilots last year as in 2004.
Maintenance and Modifications

Conquest RVSM Package Introduced

Corporate Aircraft of Fresno, Calif., is selling a $93,600 RVSM installation package for the Conquest 441.
Accidents

Eleven Killed in Falcon 20 Crash

An Iranian-military Falcon 20 crashed after making a forced landing on a road in Orumiyeh, Iran, last month, killing all 11 aboard, including high-ranking
Safety

NTSB Wants an AD for Eurocopter AS 350s

Investigations into two accidents involving Eurocopter AS 350 helicopters led the NTSB to determine that the hydraulic pump drive belt (P/N 704A33690004) p
Regulations and Government

Drug/Alcohol Testing Rules Clarified

The FAA recently amended Part 121 regulations governing drug and alcohol testing to clarify that “each person who performs a safety-sensitive function for
Regulations and Government

Controversial Insulation Rule Is Amended

The FAA has amended new regulations regarding aircraft thermal and acoustic insulation in response to industry concerns that the requirements applied to a
Aircraft

CIS Approves Four Gulfstream Models

Gulfstream received certification from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), formerly the USSR, for the G550, G500, G450 and G350.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets President Position Still Vacant

At press time NetJets had not named a new president, the position from which Bill Boisture resigned early last month.
Charter & Fractional

Fractional rules divide EBAA

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has been split by a major disagreement over what operating rules should apply to fractional ownership in
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FBOs

Two FBOs Open in Spain

TAG Aviation Espana and Swissport Executive Aviation opened full-service FBOs in Spain last month.