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Regulations and Government

FAA still not policing Pt 91 management cos

This month marks the six-year anniversary of one of the most ­infamous accidents in the history of business aviation–the crash of a chartered Challenger
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Engines

CFM Recruits Ebanga to Lead JV

Former Powerjet chairman and CEO Jean-Paul Ebanga has assumed the role of president and chief executive officer of CFM International
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Aircraft

China’s Bizjet Registry Soars into Triple Digits

China’s business aviation sector took a leap forward last year when the number of private jets registered in the country went into three figures for the fi
Charter & Fractional

Charter Demand Softens, Long-term Recovery Continues

Demand for private charter flights continued to dip at the end of January in line with seasonal expectations following the spike in bookings around the Chr
Regulations and Government

FAA Reauthorization Takes Center Stage in House and Senate

Both chambers of Congress are moving quickly to consider legislation that will effect a long-overdue reauthorization of FAA funding for several years.
Rotorcraft

Eurocopter Opens New North Sea Support Center

Eurocopter officially opened its new North Sea Service Centre today in Aberdeen, on the northeast coast of Scotland.
Aircraft

G650 Passes Fly-by-wire Backup Tests

Gulfstream described G650 S/N 6001’s recent tests using the electrically powered fly-by-wire (FBW) backup flight-control actuation system as “flawless.” Du
Aircraft

Funding facilitates Stratos 714 tunnel tests

Stratos Aircraft has received some external funding and in April and May will conduct wind-tunnel tests of a scale model of the four- to five-place single-
Rotorcraft

Bell Memo Reveals New ‘Magellan’ Helicopter

In a company-wide memo circulated to employees January 20, Bell Helicopter announced the launch of “Magellan,” a new helicopter widely believed to be a med
Regulations and Government

FAA Finalizes CRM for Part 135 Operators

The FAA finalized a rule that requires Part 135 operators to train pilots and flight attendants in crew resource management (CRM), finally respondin
Regulations and Government

ATR Reports on Solid 2010

ATR last month reported a firm order tally for 80 new turboprops last year, double the number it accumulated in 2009, and collected revenues totaling $1.35
ATC

FCC Rescinds 121.5 ELT Prohibition

At the request of the FAA, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on January 11 rescinded its rule prohibiting the “certification, manufacture,
FBOs

FBO Profile: Panorama Flight Services

The management style at Panorama Flight Services at Westchester County Airport (HPN), New York, can perhaps best be summed up as “the buck stops here.” How
Regulations and Government

NTSB Seeks Comments on Certificate Action Reviews

According to NBAA, the NTSB recently released an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking
Regulations and Government

FAA Proposes $359,000 Penalty against SkyWest

The FAA has proposed $359,000 in civil penalties against St.
Regulations and Government

Embassy Cables Show Tepid Support for Legacy Pilots

Diplomatic cables made public through Wikileaks show that official U.S.
Security

GA groups blast Atlantic article

An article in The Atlantic magazine alleging that general aviation security is lax to nonexistent prompted an outcry from GA organizations last mont
Aircraft

China pushes towards delayed ARJ-21 certification

China’s new ARJ21-700 regional jet appears on track to meet a revised timeline to achieve certification and first deliveries by year-end, according to t
Aircraft

On Cusp of Certification, Superjet Gains Big Order

Superjet International secured a key export order for the SSJ100 in January, while SSJ manufacturer Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) acknowledged that certific
Aircraft

Bombardier Belfast Wins Learjet 85 Composite Work

Bombardier Aerospace’s facility in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has been selected to develop and produce the composite wing skin panels and spar compo
Aircraft

Canada OKs Gulfstream G350/450 for Higher Altitudes

The Gulfstream G350 and G450 received Transport Canada approval to operate at their maximum cruise altitude of 45,000 feet.

Cambridge Airport rebrands as eastern England bizav hub

Cambridge Airport is the new name for the field in England that, two years ago, changed its name from Cambridge City Airport to Marshall Airport Cambridge.
Safety

Helo groups criticize EMS NPRM

Last month key industry players expressed strong concerns about proposed FAA rule changes for helicopter operations, particular those governing emergency m
Aircraft

NTSB issues recommendations for aircraft restraints

• Require manufacturers to modify restraint systems vulnerable to being used incorrectly in newly built GA airplanes and to modify restraints in existing a
Accidents

Lawsuit: ATC Provided Old Wx Data to Trooper 2

The State of Maryland has filed a $4 million suit against the FAA alleging controller negligence related to the
Aircraft

In the Works: Daher-Socata NTx

Will 2011 be the year that Daher-Socata finally launches the
Aircraft

In the Works: Diamond Aircraft D-Jet

Diamond Aircraft CEO Christian Dries is focusing “more on strategy and specific programs,” following the appointment of Gerd Berchtold as CEO of the compan