Content Archive: September 2006

Regulations and Government

Congressional Observer: May 2006

— Congress returned from a 10-day break over St.
Charter & Fractional

Charter firms eye Dubai market

Increasing demand for private aircraft charter in the Arabian Gulf states is drawing new operators into the market, and many of these firms are based in th
Airports

Soccer traffic comes to Le Bourget

In the middle of last month downtown Paris was abuzz with soccer fever, as tens of thousands of fans relaxed at sidewalk cafes before the most important ma

Pre-Owned Update: Before summer slowdown, pre-owned market experiences brisk business

Last month continued the trend toward supply rebalancing as the rate of used aircraft placed on the market outpaced those that were sold.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Ecuadorian Caravan loses power

Cessna 208 Caravan, Cuenca, Ecuador, March 24, 2006–An Ecuadorian-registered Cessna Caravan, operated by Atesa Aero Taxis Ecuatorianos, lost power and cras
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Cowling flies off Falcon

Dassault Falcon 2000, Stilesville, Ind., April 14, 2006–The Falcon 2000, N722JB, was at FL250 when the left engine cowling separated from the engine and hi
Accidents

Preliminary Report: King Air cockpit fire remains a mystery

Raytheon Beech King Air 90, Raleigh, N.C., April 27, 2006–The pilot of King Air N90CH reported a fire in the cockpit and diverted to Raleigh.

People In Aviation: May 2006

Dan Colussy was named interim CEO of Bethesda, Md.-based Iridium Satellite, replacing Carmen Lloyd, who retired.
Accidents

Factual Report: S-76 tail rotor hits fence

Sikorsky S-76B, New York, N.Y., Oct.
Accidents

Factual Report: Caravan loses power, lands on road

Cessna 208 Caravan, Round Rock, Texas, Oct.