Gordon Gilbert
Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

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Van Tine to navigate Jeppesen

Mark Van Tine, who was with Lockheed Data Plan when Jeppesen bought that company in 1989, is the new chairman and CEO of the Denver-based company that pion
Aircraft

Safire set to choose engine for S-26

Last month West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Safire Aircraft said it would soon reveal the engine supplier for its S-26 very light twinjet.

Pax weigh-ins ordered for 10- to 19-pax airliners

The FAA ordered Part 121 operators of 10- to 19-seat aircraft to perform a sampling of passenger and baggage weights over a three-day period last month to

Sierra Industries eyes more Citation STCs

Selling its Citation Williams FJ44 Eagle II program to Garrett Aviation Services frees Sierra Industries to refocus on developing additional modifications

Ill-fated GI reported too heavy for runway

The Gulfstream I that crashed on takeoff in Kenya was reportedly over gross weight for the airfield.
FBOs

Premier Turbines a hot buy for Signature parent

As the first steps in its strategic plan to concentrate Sabreliner’s future growth on airframe maintenance, modification and completions, the St.
Aircraft

Pilatus Makes Breakthrough in European SEIFR

At least one manufacturer of turbine singles believes it has waited long enough for Europe’s Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) to adopt proposed rules (NPA-
Engines

Free Upgrade for Some TFE731-2 Operators

Certain operators of the Learjet 30 and Falcon 10/100 series are eligible to receive a free upgrade that converts their Honeywell TFE731-2 engines to -2C v
Accidents

Investigation Continues into TBM 700 Fatal

The NTSB continues its investigation into a fatal crash April 24 that killed the pilot when his TBM 700 turboprop single hit a 38-foot telephone pole, then
Aircraft

Bombardier Prepares for Learjet’s 40th Anniversary

When Bill Lear visited Switzerland more than 40 years ago, he was introduced to the P-16 fighter and became especially captivated with the wing design.
ATC

Global Express with EVS Starts Flying

Bombardier has started flying an enhanced vision system (EVS) on the Global Express.
Regulations and Government

Airworthiness Action Expanded for Cessna 441s

A May 1 AD (2003-09-09) extends the provisions of an earlier airworthiness directive calling for a one-time inspection to check for chafed or damaged wirin
Regulations and Government

NBAA Troubled by Delays in Background Checks

In a letter sent in late April to U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI, Bombardier Sign Maintenance Agreement

Chicago-based Jet Support Services Inc.

1Q business jet deliveries nosedive

Shipments of new business jets in the first quarter plummeted nearly 43 percent compared with last year’s first quarter, according to figures compiled by t
Aircraft

Citation CJ2 Approved for London City Approaches

Cessna’s Citation CJ2 has been approved by the U.S.
Regulations and Government

Legislation Would Allow Air Taxis Back into DCA

The House subcommittee on aviation late last month signed off on the Aviation Security Technical Corrections and Improvement Act, legislation that would re
Maintenance and Modifications

Falcon 10/20 RVSM Package Developed

Thunder Avionics in St.
Safety

Emergency Vision System Reaches 2,000 Sales

When EVAS Worldwide demonstrated its smoke-displacement system to potential customers more than three years ago, there were perhaps 150 units in service.
Engines

Orenda V8 Program Runs Out of Gas

Following years of setbacks in trying to complete STCs for the installation of its 600-hp turbocharged V8 piston engine in King Airs and other business air
Security

Missile Countermeasures Approved on G500 Series

Gulfstream now offers the FAA-approved BAE Systems Matador infrared surface-to-air missile countermeasure system for the G500, G550 and GV.
Charter & Fractional

New Flight Options CEO brings Raytheon closer

In a move that appeared to bring Raytheon a step closer to concluding its intention to take control of the operations of fractional jet provider Flight Opt
Maintenance and Modifications

STC Received for RVSM Equipment in the GII

Duncan Aviation was recently awarded an STC for the Innovative Solutions & Systems air-data computer in the Gulfstream II.
Aircraft

Premier Is Being Delivered with RVSM Approval

Starting with S/N 70, Premier Is being delivered are approved for operation in RVSM airspace.
ATC

FAA readies regs for GPS transition

The FAA is proposing numerous revisions to instrument flight rules and procedures to reflect technological advances intended to “facilitate the transition
Charter & Fractional

Michael McQuay Named to Lead Flexjet

Bombardier Aerospace promoted Michael McQuay to president of its Flexjet fractional operation headquartered in Dallas.
Safety

FAA Wants Kidde Extinguishers Removed

Nearly 40,000 Kidde Aerospace halon fire extinguishers will have to be removed from service, under a proposed airworthiness directive.
Regulations and Government

Hazmat Rule Proposed To Include All Part 135s

All holders of Part 135 certificates would be required to have an FAA-approved training program for handling designated hazardous materials, whether or not
Regulations and Government

CAE SimuFlite Expands Gulfstream, Helo Training

All holders of Part 135 certificates would be required to have an FAA-approved training program for handling designated hazardous materials, whether or not
Maintenance and Modifications

P&WC Clears Jet-Care for Engine Monitoring

UK-based Jet-Care International has been appointed by Pratt & Whitney Canada to provide engine-condition trend monitoring.