Content Archive: January 2007

Accidents

Another ticket pulled in TEB Challenger overrun

Darby Aviation is the latest to feel the wrath of the FAA in the wake of the Challenger runway overrun accident at Teterboro Airport (see page 58).
Accidents

Bullet Strike Discovered on Citation

A hydraulic leak that, along with inclement weather, forced a NetJets Citation on a ferry flight from Appleton, Wis., to Rochester, Minn., to divert to Min
Regulations and Government

FAA Widens Hiring Window

As it searches for 12,500 new air traffic controllers, the FAA extended the eligibility period for college students with training in ATC to become controll
Rotorcraft

AB139 Clears Final Certification Hurdle

Nearly six years after its launch at the 1999 Paris Air Show, Bell/Agusta’s AB139 medium twin-turbine helicopter has gained FAA IFR certification.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Bizav insurance rates falling?

Business aircraft and large charter operators may start seeing reduced insurance premium rates within the next few months, if they haven’t already.
Maintenance and Modifications

Raytheon Aircraft rolls back parts prices

Raytheon Aircraft is rolling back the prices of more than 17,500 parts, allowing Beechcraft and Hawker customers “to purchase parts at a reduced price–many
Aircraft

Avionics confusion had hand in Crossair Saab 340 accident

Nearly four years after the accident, the Swiss Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (BFU) published its final report on the Jan.
FBOs

Million Air welcomes San Juan into FBO chain

San Juan, Puerto Rico, has joined the Million Air family, bringing to 29 the total number of FBOs housed under the Million Air chain.
Maintenance and Modifications

Pilatus to retrofit PC-12s with engine fix

Pilatus Aircraft is working with engine supplier Pratt & Whitney Canada and Woodward Governor of Rockford, Ill., to roll out an “aggressive campaign” to re

Adam Aircraft selects Ogden, Utah

Englewood, Colo.-based Adam Aircraft plans to build its A500 piston twin and A700 very light twinjet in Ogden, Utah.