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FAA approves Falcon 7X for steep approaches
The Falcon 7X in August received FAA approval for steep approaches, after a process that involved testing the Dassault large-cabin business jet at slopes u
Air Routing unveils online flight-planning products
Poised to chip away at flight-planning monolith Universal, Air Routing unveils a new suite of online flight-planning products and services this month.
Airports
Santa Monica attracts more attention
ttle at Southern California’s Santa Monica Airport, which is trying to ban approach category C and D aircraft from operating at the airport.
Regulations and Government
NTSB seeks to reduce risks of EMS helicopter operations
Responding to a sharp increase in fatal helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) operations in 2008, the NTSB on September 1 issued 19 safety recommend
FBOs
Sonic Jet now serving Afghanistan
For those who must travel to Afghanistan, handling company Sonic Jet is providing services at most of the country’s airports.
Airports
Kendall-Tamiami runway to grow
The 5,002-foot main runway at Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport in South Florida is finally going to be extended to 6,000 feet, thanks to a grant from the
Sustainability and Environment
Now is the time to focus on green initiatives
When an upstart airline like Virgin America starts using its environmental footprint as a selling point to consumers, it’s time for the legacy carriers–and
Engines
2009 Product Support Survey - Part 3: Engines
For reasons that are not clear, every engine manufacturer scored fewer points in this year’s survey than in
Rotorcraft
India’s Pawan Hans adds Eurocopters
India’s Pawan Hans Helicopters (PHHL), a government enterprise that claims to be the largest helicopter operator in the country’s civil and parapublic mark
Rotorcraft
Russian firm relaunches Mi-34 with Arrius engine
Russian Helicopters is relaunching production of the Mi-34S1 light piston helicopter and simultaneously working on a turbine version, the Mi-34S2 Sapsan, p
Rotorcraft
Bell delivers first 429 to launch customer
Following Transport Canada certification and FAA validation of the Bell 429 in July,
Regulations and Government
FAA updates flight training regs
The FAA issued a final rule revising the training, qualification, certification and operating requirements for pilots, flight instructors, ground instructo
ATC
FAA proposes changes to Hudson River airspace
The FAA has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) modifying the airspace over the Hudson River in the aftermath of the August 8
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation São Paulo To Support Gulfstreams
Gulfstream Aerospace is designating the Jet Aviation facility in São Paulo, Brazil, as an authorized warranty repair facility.
Epic Air Filing for Bankruptcy
In a hearing of the lawsuit filed by Blue Sky Avgroup against kit-airp
FBOs
Shanghai FBO To Open Next Year
A private jet terminal at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport is scheduled to open ahead of the World Expo in May.
Maintenance and Modifications
CRS Jet Spares Has Hong Kong Aspirations
Fort Lauderdale-based CRS Jet Spares is in negotiations to add facility space in Hong Kong.
Maintenance and Modifications
New Orleans Lakefront Adds Mx, Avionics Options
Business aviation continues to return to New Orleans and flourish.
Maintenance and Modifications
PAMA Endorses Study on Perception of Technicians
The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) is asking its members to participate in a study of how people view the aircraft mechanic career pa
Maintenance and Modifications
Light Aircraft R&M Market Healthy, but Mercurial
Forecast International estimates that nearly $1.7 billion will be spent on upgrades for fixed-wing aircraft weighing less than 70,000 pounds during the 200
Maintenance and Modifications
Feds Arrest ASI Principals for Illegal Export to Iran
Robert Kraaipoel, 66, a citizen of the Netherlands and the director of Aviation Services International (ASI), an aircraft parts supply company in the Nethe
Aircraft
Airbus A380 Deliveries Decrease by One for 2009
Airbus confirmed to AIN today that it will build just 13
Rotorcraft
Sikorsky Whirl Tests Active Rotor System
Sikorsky Aircraft wrapped up whirl testing of a demonstration rotor system with active flaps as part of the company’s “commitment to design, develop, test
Bizav gets dedicated event at Asian Aerospace show
Organizers of the second Asian Aerospace show in Hong Kong (September 8 to 10) have claimed progress in developing the new show in tough market conditions.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
BAE, Quest Team on Cabin Air FilterI
BAE Systems and Quest International of the UK have combined to launch a cabin-air system that can destroy airborne viruses and bacteria, including swine fl
Aircraft
Cirrus Hiking Price of Vision Jet
Cirrus Aircraft last month raised the price of the single-engine Vision Jet, a personal VLJ, to $1.39 million for existing position holders and to $1.55 mi
Aircraft
King Air 350i Gets Electric Shades
PPG Industries’ aerospace transparencies business and Gentex will be providing electrochromic window systems to Hawker Beechcraft as standard equipment for
Aero Resources Offers Contract Scheduling
Air-charter broker and consulting service Aero Resources added a new program for outsourced scheduling and dispatching.
Piper Aircraft Obtains ODA Approval
The FAA recently awarded Piper Aircraft type-certificate organization designation authorization (ODA), which gives the Vero Beach, Fla.-based aircraft manu
