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Maintenance and Modifications

Rockwell Collins Venue Moving Map Gets Major Facelift

Rockwell Collins’s Venue cabin management system is only just finding its way into production business aircraft, but the 3-D moving-map display is already
Safety

Tracking radar tested for birdstrike prevention

The US Airways flight that splashed down safely in the Hudson River drew renewed attention to the longstanding problem of birdstrikes.
Regulations and Government

TSA Creates GA Liaison Position

The TSA has established a stakeholder liaison position dedicated to addressing concerns about recent security measures, including the Large Aircraft Securi
Safety

Firm moves bird avoidance from airport to airplane

The vice president of Bend, Ore.-based Precise Flight last month expressed disappointment with Peggy Gilligan, the FAA’s Associate Administrator for Aviati
Aircraft

Simulated G650 Makes First Flight

Gulfstream Aerospace last month announced that its large-cabin G650 achieved first flight of a simulated version of the jet on December 15 at the G650 Inte
Airports

Lyon’s Bizav Airport Still Bullish on Expansion

Lyon Bron Airport, the business aviation field in France’s second largest city, is still betting on mid-term growth and is preparing to break ground on thr
Charter & Fractional

Revolution Air Sees Charter Demand Increase

New York City-based charter broker Revolution Air is seeing an increase in corporate charter flights as companies shed their aircraft assets.
Regulations and Government

NBAA Lauds Brownback’s Support for Bizav

NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen commended Sen.
Regulations and Government

Court rules Embraer layoffs legal

A Brazilian labor court ruled late last month that Embraer would not have to reinstate some 4,300 employees it laid off in February after it found that the
Charter & Fractional

JDAAC Plans Payment to Current, Former Employees

As JetDirect Aviation Acquisition Company nears its planned purchase of assets of JetDirect Aviation, JDAAC chairman Robert Pinkas acknowledged the company
Avionics

Avionics on Parade at AEA Convention

Avionics makers today unveiled a host of new products at the Aircraft Electronics Association Convention in Grapevine, Texas, providing a hopeful sign that
Aircraft

Jet-Alliance Offers Plan for DayJet Eclipse 500s

While various entrepreneurs have tried to buy and resell the 28 Eclipse 500 very light jets that were flown by bankrupt air-taxi firm DayJet, none has succ
Charter & Fractional

Fractional Aircraft Companies Offer Creative Solutions

As the recession tightens its grip on the economy, fractional aircraft providers have stepped up their marketing efforts not only to sell more shares but a
Safety

Fatal crash shines light on in-flight icing danger

The crash of Colgan Air/Continental Connection Flight 3407 (a Bombardier Dash 8 Q400) on February 2 has again raised the same issues about in-flight icing
Regulations and Government

TSA revises ‘Playbook’ airport security measures

Following bungled security inspections of general aviation facilities at Nashville International Airport and Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks
Regulations and Government

Lawsuit Demands FAA Action on ‘Most Wanted’ Improvements

The National Air Disaster Alliance/Foundation (NADA/F) has filed a lawsuit in the U.S.
Accidents

DJ AM Sues over Learjet 60 Crash

Adam Goldstein, aka DJ AM, last month filed suit against Bombardier, Goodyear and other related parties for injuries and emotional trauma he sustained in a
Airports

Avitat HPN Fighting Loss of Hangar Lease

FBO Avitat Westchester is about to lose the lease on one of the largest hangars–E-1–at Westchester County Airport in White Plains, N.Y.
Aircraft

Another Delay for Diamond D-Jet Program

Diamond Aircraft has again delayed certification of the single-engine D-Jet and is now planning for approval early next year.
Maintenance and Modifications

Mx Tech Charged with Selling Stolen Parts

An aircraft maintenance technician who worked for Cessna Aircraft has been charged with one count of selling stolen aircraft parts, according to the U.S.
Training and Workforce

Mechanics Are Winners at Mx Skills Contest

At the Aviation Industry Expo held from March 10 to 12 in Las Vegas, 15 teams of maintenance technicians vied for top honors in the second annual maintenan
Maintenance and Modifications

Foam Compliance Pricey for Hangar Owners and Operators

In a survey of members who own or operate aircraft hangars, the National Air Transportation Association asked how new National Fire Protection Association
Maintenance and Modifications

Goodyear Celebrates 100 Years of Aviation Tires

One hundred years after introducing the first aviation tire–the Wing Aeroplane tire–Goodyear Tire and Rubber is adding a new tire to its lineup, the Flight
Engines

TCM Flies Bonanza on Unleaded Aviation Fuel

With pressure increasing on the Environmental Protection Agency to mandate elimination of tetraethyl lead from avgas, Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) has
Maintenance and Modifications

OEM Strategy Seeks To Minimize PMA Parts

Operators and maintenance providers have long been concerned about OEMs limiting the ability of non-factory-authorized entities to repair components or mec
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Bird remains found on PHI S-76

Sikorsky S-76C++, Morgan City, La., Jan.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Metal Particles discovered in engine

McDonnell Douglas MD 600, San Clemente, Calif., Feb.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Cockpit fire in CRJ

Bombardier CRJ200, Tallahassee, Fla., March 1, 2009–The ASA Airlines regional jet had a cockpit fire after external power was applied as the airplane was b
Accidents

Preliminary Report: German Cheyenne crashes

Piper PA-42-720 Cheyenne III, Konigstein, Germany, Jan.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Premeir I veers off runway

Hawker Beechcraft 390 Premier I, Lewistown, Mo., Dec.