Content Archive: September 2006

Aircraft

German Citation crashed in Iraq

At press time, investigators near the town of Boushin in northern Iraq discovered the site where a Citation I/SP crashed on February 16.
Accidents

Probation for laser incident

A New Jersey man was sentenced last month to two years’ probation after pleading guilty to shining a handheld laser, first into the cockpit of a Citation l
Aircraft

Prototype TP single ordered returned

Early last month the Superior Court judge presiding over the lawsuit between Farnborough Aircraft Corp.
FBOs

Fuel-spill rules eased

The deadline has been extended to October 31 next year for FBOs and others who operate fueling facilities and fueling trucks to meet new spill prevention,
Regulations and Government

St. Louis Class-B Revisions Go into Effect

Modifications to the St.
Regulations and Government

Comments Due on SEC Proposal

April 10 is the comment deadline for a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposal to require more detailed reporting of top executive compensation,
Charter & Fractional

EJM Charter Revenue Exceeded $32 Million

Executive Jet Management (EJM) said it generated more than $32 million in charter revenue last year for its managed aircraft owners.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier names U.S. service firm

Bombardier Aerospace last month named Landmark Aviation its first authorized service facility in the U.S.
Rotorcraft

MD Helicopters Puts Words into Action

In response to recommendations of the joint industry/ government International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST), MD Helicopters will include as standard equip
Regulations and Government

FAA Certifies Ae270 Turboprop

The FAA recently issued the type certificate for the Ibis Aerospace Ae270 turboprop single to Aero Vodochody, the Czech partner in the joint venture with T