Content Archive: February 2023

Maintenance and Modifications

Hartzell Appoints Second Brazilian Service Center

Hartzell Propeller has appointed Diamond San Paulo as its second service center in Brazil.
Diamond São Paulo, Hartzell Propeller’s 25th Recommended Service Facility
Safety

Grant Awarded for Autonomous Airfield Technology

The National Aerospace Research & Technology Park at New Jersey's Atlantic City International Airport has received a grant to futher autonomous equipment.
Autonomous tractors performing mowing and runway debris sweeps.
Accidents

FAA, NTSB Probing Near-Collision of SWA 737 and FedEx 767

A FedEx 767 nearly landed on top of a Southwest Airlines 737 taking off from Austin Bergstrom Airport in Texas.
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House Panel Begins FAA Hearings with Focus on Safety

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will focus on aviation safety in its first FAA hearing this year in prep for a reauthorization bill.
U.S. Capital building
Accidents

Report: Crew Decisions Lead To Phenom 100 Accident

The French BEA said an Embraer Phenom 100 crew's decision to use normal, non-icing procedures lead to a crash on approach during icing conditions.
Aerial view of Phenom 100 off edge of runway surrounded by emergency vehicles

Nevada Jet Broker Sees VLJ Sales Soar

A market leader in very light jet sales, Aerocor noted its strong presence in the Eclipse and Beechcraft Premier markets last year.
Eclipse 500 on take off

Argus: North America Gains in Bizav Ops Ebbed in 2022

Argus said bizav activity last year still remained up by 5.1 percent over 2021 operations in North America, but was mostly flat in last nine months.
Gulfstream G650ER in flight over ocean
Regulations and Government

Duckworth Takes Helm of Senate Aviation Panel

Sen. Duckworth, a pilot and now chair of the Senate aviation subcommittee, has been active on aviation issues since first entering Congress in 2013.
Headshot of Sen. Tammy Duckworth
Aircraft

U.S. Urges Turkey to Enforce Sanctions against Russian Airlines

While calling Turkey “a longstanding and valued NATO ally, the U.S. has urged the country to not become a “safe haven” for illicit Russian transactions.
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FBOs

Wisconsin Airport To Welcome New Hangar

Chippewa Regional Airport in Wisconsin is building a 24,500 sq ft hangar to be managed by Hawthorne Global Aviation Services, the local FBO.
24,500-sq-ft hangar under construction at Chippewa Regional Airport in Wisconsin