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Avionics
Garmin ESP has a mind of its own
Garmin ESP has a mind of its own Some are calling it a kind of stick shaker for light airplanes.
Avionics
FAA issues Lithium battery draft policy
The FAA has published a draft policy (ANM-113-10-004) that could affect the certification of permanently installed rechargeable lithium batteries in Part 2
Avionics
Honeywell 6.1 FMS Software OK’d
Honeywell received FAA TSO approval last month to start deliveries of an FMS software upgrade that provides advanced GPS-enabled approaches and access to F
Avionics
Sandel Gains HeliTaws TSO
Sandel Avionics last month announced TSO approval for its HeliTaws helicopter terrain warning system.
Rotorcraft
Robinson Helicopter founder-president retires
Frank Robinson feigned insult when asked about his possible retirement at a 2009 press conference.
Aircraft
Gulfstream's Golden GIV Marks Silver Anniversary
Gulfstream Aerospace this week celebrated the 25th anniversary of the first flight of the Gulfs
ATC
TEB Dalton 19 Departure Now by Pilot Request Only
At last week’s meeting of the Teterboro Users Group, violations of the Dalton Runway 19 departure at Teterboro (N.J.) Airport were a concern.
Engines
Fully Equipped Nextant 400XT Completes First Flight
Nextant Aerospace announced late last week that a fully equipped 400XT–powered by new Williams FJ44-3AP engines and carrying Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 a
Aircraft
Mitsubishi Leading toward Start of MRJ Production
Mitsubishi’s Regional Jet is entering the production
Aircraft
Embraer KC-390 Gathers International Momentum
In the last few weeks the Embraer KC-390 jet tanker/tra
Aircraft
Slowed Defense Spending Prompts Boeing Military Aircraft Reorganization
Boeing has consolidated its military aircraft business into four divisions from six, as part of a rationalization process prompted by
Aircraft
IAI Flies Boeing 767 Multi-Mission Tanker
Earlier this month Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) began flight trials of the single Boeing 767-200ER it has converted to multi-mission tanker transport
Aircraft
Elbit and Sagem Establish Joint UAV Venture
Israel’s Elbit Systems and French company Sagem Défense Sécurité agreed on September 15 to form a joint venture by early next year.
FBOs
Million Air Wins RFP, Negotiating for Reno FBO Lease
The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority board of trustees chose Million Air as the winner of a request for proposals to build a new FBO at Reno-Tahoe Internationa
Charter & Fractional
FAA: Pilot Fatigue Rules Coming for Part 135 Ops
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is “deeply concerned” that language the FAA uses in the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Aviation Donates Bizjet to Local College
West Star Aviation donated a Learjet 35A to Northwestern Community College in Rangely, Colo.
Maintenance and Modifications
LBAS Opens New Line Maintenance Station in Riga
Bombardier business jet operators now have more options in the Baltic region of Northern Europe.
Maintenance and Modifications
Sabreliner Expanding Service Capacity
Sabreliner will create approximately 400 new jobs over the next four years as it expands its operations.
Maintenance and Modifications
Honeywell-CAE Expands Worldwide Training
Honeywell-CAE Training Alliance has begun offering maintenance training courses for technicians in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Revokes Phoenix Heliparts Certificate
The FAA has revoked Mesa, Ariz.-based Phoenix Heliparts' air agency
Aircraft
Analyst: Bombardier To Launch New Global at NBAA
Zenith Jet vice president of aviation services George Tsopeis expects Bombardier to unveil a
Aircraft
Terrafugia Announces Production Plans for Its Roadable LSA
Terrafugia is planning to build its new aircraft/auto hybrid, the Transition, in a new facility in Woburn, Mass.
Engines
Prospects for Re-engined Boeing 737 Become More Remote
Pratt & Whitney and CFM might not like to hear it, but if the assertions of Boeing CFO James Bell prove accurate, the 15- to 16-percent fuel efficiency
Engines
Boeing 787 Flight Test Aircraft Keeping Busy
Boeing moved quickly this month to erase any doubts about the progress of the
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Revokes Phoenix Heliparts’ 145 Certificate
Today the FAA revoked Phoenix Heliparts’ air agency certificate to operate as a Part 145 repair station, alleging that the Mesa, Ariz.
Safety
TCAS Not Working in Citation CJ1, 777 Near Midair
The UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) yesterday released its incident report on the near midair of a German-registered Cessna Citation CJ1 and
FBOs
Venice Airport FBO May Still Get Hangar Permits
Due to a technicality, the FAA dismissed the Part 16 complaint against the city of Venice, Fla., for denying permits for the sole FBO at Venice Municipal A
Avionics
Gulfstream G250’s Avionics Scrutinized at Test Facility
The certification-configured software load for the Gulfstream G250’s PlaneView250 avionics has logged more than 1,000 hours of testing at the company’s int
