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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
Training and Workforce

CAE Expands UK Bizav Training Site

CAE has opened a new four-simulator expansion of its flight-training center at Burgess Hill in the UK.
Training and Workforce

CAE begins operations at N.J. facility

CAE’s training facility in Morristown, N.J.
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
Accidents

Factual Report: Maintenance flight fatal for pilot and mechanic

Cessna Citation 500, Houston, Nov.
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

Preliminary Report: Citation slides off runway

Cessna Citation 550, Butler, Pa., Jan.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Conquest destroyed in crash

Cessna 425 Conquest I, Harbor Springs, Mich., Jan.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Two cargo carriers collide

Raytheon Beech 99A, Milwaukee, Jan.
Accidents

Deicing guidance blamed in Circuit City accident

During the January 23 public meeting on the icing-related crash of a Cessna Citation 560 near Pueblo, Colo., NTSB members criticized the FAA and Cessna for
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Learjet crash in Mexico fatal for two

Learjet 24, Guadalajara, Mexico, Jan.
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.
Safety

New FSF boss urges focus on safety, not blame

The September 29 midair collision between an Embraer Legacy and a Gol Airlines 737 over the Amazon was a baptism by fire for Bill Voss, who took over as pr
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

Honda chooses location for production plant

In a move that wasn’t overly surprising, Honda Aircraft announced on February 9 that it has decided to build its world headquarters and HondaJet manufactur

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.

MEBA: Mideast demand spurs new market entrants

For years manufacturers have been anticipating a business aviation boom in the Middle East, but a meaningful expansion of the customer base has been slow t
Regulations and Government

User fees included in proposed FAA budget

General aviation’s concerns found a firm basis last month when the FAA presented a reauthorization proposal that includes a more than 300-percent hike in t
Aircraft

United Airlines Drops Eclipse Training Program

Eclipse Aviation and United Airlines have “mutually agreed to terminate their pilot training program,” according to Michelle Burns, manager of training dev