Content Archive: September 2007

FBOs

FAA adds airport advisories

The FAA has published two revised Advisory Circulars for airports.
Regulations and Government

NTSB tackles air data Heating Systems

The NTSB has recommended that the FAA require the air data sensor heating system to activate automatically after engine start in new airplanes certified un
Regulations and Government

Denmark to impose VAT on aircraft

The Danish government is preparing to impose a 25-percent value-added tax (VAT) on imported aircraft to close a loophole that has allowed owners to bypass

Northrop buys all of scaled composites

Northrop Grumman finalized its acquisition of Scaled Composites on August 24, increasing its shares from 40 percent to 100 percent.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Flight Display dispels cabin electronics myths

Flight Display Systems (Booth No.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier puts meter on support for older aircraft

 Last month, Bombardier Aerospace launched a “classic aircraft support program” after seeing a “dramatic increase” in service and support requests ove

Apprentice positions address tech shortage in Germany

Amid growing concerns about the shrinking base of aviation technical personnel, Lufthansa Technik is taking proactive steps to ensure that there are enough

PAMA to beta testtechnician ceritification program

The SAE Institute and Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) have been working with industry professionals to develop the SAE/PAMA aviation m

Airbus ACJ sales soar in 2007

Airbus Corporate Jetliner sales have surpassed the record set last year.

Bombardier deliveries dip, but backlogs strong

Overall deliveries of Bombardier business jets in the six months ending July 31 declined slightly, to 99 aircraft from 101 in the same period last year, th