Content Archive: September 2006

Charter & Fractional

Finland’s Jetflite Orders Challenger 604s

Finnish executive charter operator Jetflite has ordered a pair of Bombardier Challenger 604s to replace its two Dassault Falcon 20s.
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
Safety

FAA Approves FlightSafety Farnborough

The FAA awarded FlightSafety International’s new Farnborough, England training center a Part 142 certificate, allowing crews to complete FAA-approved train
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.
Aircraft

News Note: Piaggio Aero Industries last month delivered the first Avanti II twin turboprop, to Swiss operator Fly Wings.

The seven-seat aircraft will operate from Switzerland Lugano Agno Airport. The $6.27 million Avanti II received European Aviation Safety Age
Regulations and Government

New Crew Oxygen Rule Quickly Withdrawn

The FAA quickly removed a new requirement easing crew oxygen use in Part 121 operations upon learning that it apparently used inaccurate data to justify th
Security

News Note: The FAA is seeking comments on plans to improve safety, reduce delays and handle growing air traffic in the Northeast.

The call comes as the FAA released its draft environmental impact statement on its airspace redesign–a project involving 31,000 sq mi, five states and 21 m
Charter & Fractional

UK firm launches block-charter program

UK operator Club328 has launched a block-charter program called SkyClub.
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Safety

Runway calculations eyed in MDW overrun probe

While the NTSB is far from concluding its investigation into the fatal nighttime overrun accident involving a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 at Chicago Midw
Aircraft

King Air C90GT Replaces C90B

Raytheon Aircraft received FAA certification for its King Air C90GT and deliveries started last month.