Content Archive: May 2009

Regulations and Government

HAI Warns About ‘Costly’ Emissions Schemes

With the House Energy and Commerce Committee mulling its 900-plus-page climate change bill, the Helicopter Association International is warning operators t
Accidents

NTSB scrutinizes pilots in Colgan Q400 crash probe

The pilots of the Colgan Air Bombardier Q400 that crashed on February 12 outside Buffalo, killing 50 people, did not observe the so-called sterile cockpit

Embraer To Sell 20 E190s to Argentina

Argentine president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner hosted Embraer executive vice president Mauro Kern yesterday at the Argentine Presidential Palace during

FAA Proposes $1.3 Million Civil Penalty for Gulfstream International Airlines

The FAA has proposed leveling a $1.3 million fine on Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Gulfstream International Airlines for improper scheduling of flight crew d

Worst Is Behind Bizjet Industry, Says Consultant

“The business jet industry is no longer careening off a cliff; it’s just bouncing off the rocks below,” according to Brian Foley, president of business avi
Regulations and Government

Babbitt One Step Away From Top FAA Job

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee voted unanimously yesterday to recommend that the full Senate confirm former Air Line Pilots Asso
Regulations and Government

Aviation User Fees Rear Ugly Head Again

The 2010 budget proposal for the FAA released earlier this month by the White House makes it obvious that President Obama wants a fundamental change in fun
Engines

Price Induction Studying Contra-rotating Turbofan

French startup company Price Induction is studying an engine with a two-stage contra-rotating fan as a way to reduce fuel burn on very light jets.
Regulations and Government

TSA Bill Creates GA Security Working Group

A provision that would establish a general aviation working group to advise the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on GA security issues is conta
Maintenance and Modifications

Lufthansa Technik and eJet Services Offer CRJ Support

Lufthansa Technik and U.S.