Gordon Gilbert
Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

Contributor - Accidents and Regulations

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Charter & Fractional

One Charter Operator Buys Another

JetDirect Aviation, a private jet services firm based in Berwyn, Pa., acquired Presidential Aviation, an aircraft management, charter and maintenance compa
Aircraft

Canada Awards Certification to Falcons

Dassault recently received Transport Canada type certification for the Falcon 900EX EASy, Falcon 900DX and Falcon 2000.

Walker Resigns as Adam Aircraft President

Colorado-based Adam Aircraft tapped Bombardier executive Duncan Koerbel to take over as president, replacing Joe Walker, who resigned due to a family illne
Regulations and Government

Boeing Gets FDR Comment Period Extended

Responding to a request from Boeing, the FAA has extended the comment deadline from February 13 to April 16 on its proposal amending digital flight data re
Maintenance and Modifications

With the Press of a Button

Raytheon Aircraft is now offering electronic dimmable window shade retrofits for all King Airs, more than 6,200 of which are in operation.
ATC

New West Atlantic Route System Coming

The FAA recently established the WATRS Plus Web page to discuss issues re
Regulations and Government

Watch for AD on Caravan Airspeed System

Comments are due March 5 on an FAA proposal to require a low-airspeed awareness system on Cessna 208 and 208B Caravans.
Aircraft

Challenger 605 Enters Service

Bombardier said its “next-generation” Challenger 605 has entered service.
Accidents

U.S. Cheyenne Fatal Reported in Germany

Piper Cheyenne N160TR was destroyed and its pilot killed when the turboprop twin crashed into a field near Rieschweiler, Germany, on February 12.
Accidents

Three Killed in TBM Crash in Poor Weather

A TBM 700 crashed one mile west of New Bedford Regional Airport in New Bedford, Mass., on February 2, killing all three people aboard.
Accidents

King Air Hits Ridge, Three Killed

Three people were killed when their King Air 200 crashed on approach to Gallatin Field Airport (elevation 4,474 feet) in Bozeman, Mont., on February 6.
Regulations and Government

SIC Pilot Type Rating Notice Issued

New FAA Notice N8000.351 provides procedures on how to complete the application for second-in-command (SIC) pilot type ratings.
Regulations and Government

Revised Air-taxi Security Rules Issued

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has released a revised Twelve-Five Standard Security Program (TFSSP), effective March 12.
Aircraft

Long-range Gulfstreams Make Short Hops

Despite the long range they’re capable of, the G550 and G500 might be making many more short hops than long-distance flights.
Rotorcraft

Bulletin Warns of Rotor Blade Debonding

A Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB SW-07-16) issued February 9 warns operators of possible debonding of the main rotor blades on Robinson R
Maintenance and Modifications

STC Awarded for Falcon 50 Engine Upgrade

Premier Aircraft received supplemental type certification of its engine upgrade program for the Falcon 50, designed to improve performance and fuel specifi

Business jet shipments reach an all-time high

Shipments of general aviation aircraft last year increased significantly over 2005, resulting in record highs in billings and in business jet deliveries.

Schweizer inks pact for 300CBis

Schweizer Aircraft of Elmira, N.Y., a subsidiary of Sikorsky Aircraft, announced here at Heli-Expo it had recently signed a contract with Caseright Aviatio
Regulations and Government

Associations Urge Feds To Delay Fuel Tax Revision

NBAA, the National Air Transportation Association and General Aviation Manufacturers Association recently urged the Department of Treasury to suspend the c
Charter & Fractional

Eclipse Repairing Damaged Test Aircraft

Eclipse Aviation’s fourth conforming flight-test aircraft, N505EA, which experienced a gear-up landing on September 4 at Albuquerque International Sunport,
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Starts Dedicated Scottish Operation

Fractional ownership provider NetJets Europe has launched a dedicated operation for the Scottish market.

Two Indicted in Recording of Michael Jackson

A federal district court in California has indicted Jeffrey Borer and Arvel Reeves on conspiracy and other charges related to secretly recorded conversatio
Safety

Mitsubishi Supports FAA MU-2 Safety Review

Addison, Texas-based Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, which services the more than 400 MU-2s operating outside of Japan, expressed its approval and coo
Rotorcraft

Thales To Provide Avionics for Sikorsky S-76D

Sikorsky's new S-76D twin-turbine helicopter, scheduled to enter service in 2008, will be equipped with Thales' TopDeck integrated modular avionics, accord
FBOs

Jet Aviation To Build New Dusseldorf Exec Terminal

Jet Aviation is preparing to open a new executive terminal at Germany's Dusseldorf Airport by the end of this year.
Safety

Bounce Recovery Technique Training Recommended

The NTSB is asking the FAA to require Part 121 and 135 airlines to incorporate bounced landing recovery techniques in their flight manuals and to teach the
Regulations and Government

Action Taken To Narrow Scope of Insulation Rule

The FAA has issued clarifying bulletins, set up a team of specialists that can be contacted 24/7 and is considering amending its controversial rule upgradi
Aircraft

First Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Certified

A new chapter in civil aviation history began yesterday when the FAA issued the first airworthiness certificate for a commercial unmanned aerial vehicle (U
Accidents

Citation Makes Emergency Landing after Flameout

A University of North Dakota (UND) Citation II research jet made an emergency landing near Beaver, Alaska, on September 30 after both engines flamed out at

Lockheed Martin Taking Over FSS System

Lockheed Martin is scheduled to take over operation of Flight Service Stations today in what the company promises to be a seamless transition.