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Mercury Picks Up Where Jet Aviation Left Off
Two months after Swiss-based Jet Aviation revealed to AIN that it had dropped plans announced more than two years ago that it was partnering with Ku
Safety
Lockheed Asks FAA To Issue JetStar ADs
As the maintenance paperwork trail on the Lockheed JetStar has wound its way from the Atlanta manufacturer to the FAA’s Transport Aircraft Certification br
Accidents
King Air Survives Structural Damage
On February 2, Super King Air B200 N777AJ survived an uncontrolled descent and structural damage after the inner ply of the windshield cracked at 27,000 fe
Regulations and Government
GA Will Continue To Pay at the Pump in FY08
The Bush Administration is requesting $14.1 billion to run the FAA in Fiscal Year 2008 (beginning October 1), with general aviation–and in particular busin
Alaska's Boardwalk Lodge
To refer to Alaska’s Boardwalk Lodge as a fishing resort is like calling a Rolls-Royce a car.
Rotorcraft
AB139 deliveries continue as Bell/Agusta awaits FAA OK
Bell/Agusta AB139s seem to be headed far and wide at the moment.
The Best Classic Golf Courses in the South Central U.S.
Our series on America’s finest golf courses continues with a look at the three best classic courses in the South Central U.S., as determined by Golfweek
Safety
Private air-rescue foundation provides new financing model
Swiss air-rescue provider Rega is ready to help any similar organization that would like to set up a membership-based financing plan.
Rotorcraft
A Customer Is a Customer
Heritage Aviation of Grand Prairie, Texas, is to install VIP interiors for two Sikorsky S-92s ordered by the government of Turkmenistan to transport
Rotorcraft
Kiwi Rescue Flight Recognized
The Life Flight Trust, operator of a Wellington, New Zealand-based Westpac Rescue BK 117B2, was named 2004 “Trust of the Year” at a recent awards dinner.
Rotorcraft
HAL Claims New Altitude Records
Hindustan Aeronautics claimed new helicopter high-altitude flying records last month, although it remains to be seen whether those records will be certifie
Rotorcraft
New Nose-mount for EC 120
A Danish flight-test engineer has developed a camera nose mount for the EC 120 that, he says, is stronger and lighter than the only current alternative.
Rotorcraft
Grand on Track
Development of AgustaWestland’s new A109S Grand is on schedule, with two test aircraft already achieving their performance targets, according to the Italia
Rotorcraft
Bell Wins Federal Contracts, Too
Eurocopter wasn’t the only OEM to strike it rich with a multiple-ship order from the U.S.
Rotorcraft
Hamburg Takes EC 135 Delivery
The city of Hamburg, Germany, has accepted two new EC 135s for police duties.
Rotorcraft
Chinese Order Eurocopters
Chinese operator COHC has ordered two Eurocopter AS 332L1 Super Pumas, with an option to acquire one EC 225 and an EC 155 B1.
Rotorcraft
New Eurocopter Facility Opens
American Eurocopter opened its manufacturing, assembly and customization plant in Columbus, Miss., in October.
Maintenance and Modifications
Embrear, Hawker pacific team on PAC RIM support
Embraer has signed a five-year distribution and logistics agreement with Sydney-based Hawker Pacific covering the supply of EMB-110 Bandeirante and EMB-120
Engines
Longer overhaul intervals for Beech 1900D engines
Raytheon Airline Aviation Services and Pratt & Whitney Canada have announced the availability of a 9,000-hour overhaul interval for the PT6A-67D engines in
French 1900 flier finds profits where others dug own graves
For those in the U.S.
Scotland’s Isle of Eriska
You’d have to drive three hours from Glasgow to reach Eriska, a 121-year-old mansion turned hotel and spa that occupies its own 300-acre island on Scotland
Aircraft
Sukhoi, Boeing and Snecma officially launch RRJ program
The technical board composed of Sukhoi Civil Aircraft, Boeing and associate member Snecma officially launched the Russian Regional Jet program last month f
Aircraft
Fokker 50 props under scrutiny
In response to oil leaks, Dutch civil aviation authorities have instructed operators of Fokker 50 twin turboprops to check the propellers after each flight
ATC
ERA calls for longer-term solution to slot dilemma
Europe is facing a shortage of 3.5 million airport slots by 2025, according to the latest projections by Eurocontrol.
Embraer Signs First Customer for 175
Air Canada again added to Embraer’s backlog of 170/190-series jets last month with a firm order for 15 Embraer 175s.
Northwest Pilots Agree to New RJ Limits
Northwest Airlines pilots last month voted to allow Northwest Airlink partner Pinnacle Airlines to add more 50-seat regional jets to its fleet and open tal
Gregory PolekContented Pilots, Desperate Dispatchers at American Eagle
Pilots for American Eagle, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, ratified a new collective bargaining agreement last month that grants them pay r
In Danger of Bankruptcy, FLYi Amends A319 Deal
Independence Air (FLYi) and Airbus have agreed to change the terms of a contract for 16 Airbus A319s to allow the troubled low-fare regional to delay deliv
United Plays Hardball with Air Wisconsin
United Airlines has asked for requests for proposal (RFP) from 10 regional airlines to fly up to 70 regional jets on routes now controlled by Appleton, Wis
FAA: just two-thirds of the bizjet fleet ready for RVSM
In an alarming disclosure, the FAA last month released figures showing that only about two-thirds of all U.S.-registered business jets have received approv
