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ATC

NextGen Implementation a Huge Challenge for U.S.

While the need for ATC modernization is generally undisputed, DOT Inspector General Calvin Scovel III
Aircraft

Fuji Heavy Industries Delays Plans for Subaru Jet

Despite the display of a scale model of the Subaru light business jet concept as recently as the Farnborough Air Show in July, Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI)
FBOs

No Damage from Fuel Spill at Sioux Falls Landmark FBO

A valve left open on a fuel-farm tank at Joe Foss Field in Sioux Falls, S.D., late last Thursday allowed nearly 10,000 gallons of jet-A to spill into a con
Safety

APS Launches Sim-based Jet Upset Recovery Training

Mesa, Ariz.-based APS Emergency Maneuver Training recently started offering jet upset recovery training in full-motion simulators to mitigate in-flight los
Engines

Testbed Problems Add To A400M Delay

The Europrop TP400 engine that has been fitted to a C-130 testbed at Cambridge, UK, by Marshall Aerospace ran at full power for the first time last week.
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Aircraft

Northern Europeans Seeking Alternatives to the F-35

Denmark, the Netherlands and Norway are all formally investigating alternatives to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to replace their F-16s.
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Aircraft

Rafale in Red Flag, and in Switzerland

Four Rafale fighters from the French Air Force have completed a month-long deployment to the U.S., where they conducted a squadron exchange at Luke AFB and
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Aircraft

Eclipse 500 Cleared in Special Certification Review

The FAA today agreed to act on recommendations released this morning as part of the Eclipse 500 special certification review (SCR).
Security

9/11, Seven Years Later...

With today’s dedication of the country’s first major September 11 memorial at the Pentagon, Americans are recalling the events of that fateful day when air
Aircraft

Embraer Phenom 100 Certification Expected Next Month

According to Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, certification of its Phenom 100 very light jet is expected next month, “hopefully” in time for a form
Safety

ARG/US Prevails in Charter Safety Rating Challenge

A legal issue between East Coast Jets and charter auditor ARG/US over a dropped “Platinum” rating following a fatal crash came to a swift conclusion yester
Regulations and Government

DOT Review Team Points the Way to FAA

The Department of Transportation yesterday publicly released an Independent Review Team report summarizing its study of the FAA’s safety culture, including
ATC

FAA Awards ATC Training Contract to Raytheon

The FAA on Tuesday awarded a $437 million contract to Raytheon to support the agency in training air traffic controllers.
Maintenance and Modifications

‘Red Hot’ Bizav Maintenance Market Set To Soar

Consulting firm AeroStrategy sees a huge bump in business aircraft maintenance needs by 2012, due mainly to large numbers of deliveries during recent years
Security

FAA Must Pay in Lost Case Against Corporate Pilots

The NTSB’s chief administrative law judge on September 3 ordered the FAA to pay $12,475 in attorney fees and expenses to two pilots, whom the Agency had ac
FBOs

Cutter Aviation Integrates Maintenance Operations

Historically the individual properties of the 80-year-old Cutter Aviation FBO chain have operated semi-autonomously under the guidance of local general man
Safety

Would Icing Inhibitor Have Prevented 777 Crash?

Fuel starvation caused by accumulated ice crystals was apparently responsible for the engine power loss on British Airways Boeing 777 G-YMMM, according to
Safety

Harco Probes Still Causing Eclipse Airspeed Problems

The FAA yesterday issued Airworthiness Directive 2008-19-01 warning that some Harco Labs pitot/angle-of-attack (AOA) probes are causing airspeed disagree c
Regulations and Government

Kollsman Agrees To $17 Million Settlement with IS&S

Elbit Systems U.S.
Charter & Fractional

FlairJet Plans Phenom 100 Air Service in UK

British air-taxi operator startup FlairJet yesterday announced plans to enter service next May with a pair of Embraer Phenom 100s.
Charter & Fractional

Drug trafficking

Although the recent economic downturn has led to a drop in charter activity among legitimate business travelers, the head of the U.S.
FBOs

Fargo Jet remodeling complete

Fargo Jet Center’s major remodeling and expansion is finished.
FBOs

Visit Galaxy MCO, get a gift card

Galaxy Aviation is offering Visa gift cards to pilots who visit the company’s new FBO terminal and hangar facility during this year’s NBAA Convention (Octo
Charter & Fractional

With latest acquisition, Gama spreads its wings

The charter industry has seen a flurry of acquisitions and mergers in the past year, and by all accounts the activity will continue.
Charter & Fractional

Savannah Air Center’s New Hangar Already Full

According to Jeff Zacharius, president of Savannah Air Center, the new 101,000-sq-ft completion hangar that opened in February is already at near capacity
Charter & Fractional

Muirhead Offers New Luxury Leather

The Scottish firm of Andrew Muirhead & Son is introducing a luxury leather called Arisaig, named after a section of Scotland’s west coast renowned for
Charter & Fractional

Texas Aviation Gets Tampa Police Mod Contract

Texas Aviation Services has been awarded a fourth contract from the police department of Tampa, Fla., to modify one of the city’s new law enforcement helic
Charter & Fractional

Ultraleather Spells Fuel Savings

Noting that “every ounce counts,” Tapis is promoting its Ultraleather as a fuel saver.