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Security

GA security slowly taken up a notch

Although general aviation access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) continues to be an elusive and possibly unattainable goal, the Transpor
Safety

Europe tightens bizav anti-terrorism security

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has drawn up a list of security recommendations in a bid to ensure uniform standards at the continent’s F
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Quest for the quieter cabin

Noise is everywhere–annoying, tiring and sometimes painful.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Heritage introduces quiet helo cabin ‘cocoon’

To some, helicopters are the essence of noise; to others they make the music of commerce.
Charter & Fractional

Subpart K fails to clarify role of non-frax flight attendants

This spring the long-awaited Subpart K to FAR Part 91 regulations is expected to go into effect, imposing new and more stringent requirements on frac
Airports

RAF Northolt mulls plan to boost bizav activity

Britain’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) is considering plans to allow 30- or 40 percent more business aviation traffic at the Royal Air Force’s London-area Nor
Aircraft

In The Works: Adam A500

As of the middle of last month, the Adam A500 piston twin had logged more than 110 developmental flight-test hours on some 60 flights.
Aircraft

In The Works: Bombardier Challenger 300

The turbofan engine powering the Challenger 300, Honeywell’s 6,500-lb-thrust AS907, received certification by the JAA on December 3.
Aircraft

In The Works: Dassault Falcon 7X

Dassault has selected a new, smaller version of the Rockwell Collins Flight Dynamics HGS 4000 head-up display as an option for the Falcon 7X.
Safety

Tail-rotor ad limits Agusta performance

Owners and operators of all U.S.-registered Agusta A109E Power helicopters are being required to reduce their tail-rotor blade life limit, as well as reins
Accidents

Ill-fated Greek Falcon being auctioned

The Greek government may have found a buyer for the Falcon 900B in which seven people were killed during a series of severe oscillations on Sept.
Charter & Fractional

Raytheon may take control of Flight Options

“No change” is how a Raytheon Co.
Charter & Fractional

Piaggio inks second fractional deal

Piaggio America of Greenville, S.C., has signed a deal for nine Avanti twin turboprops for a new fractional operation by Calgary, Alberta, Canada startup A
Airports

2,000-ft antenna proposed near EWR

The FAA is reviewing possible hazards to aircraft operations and revised ATC procedures that would be caused by a proposed 2,000-ft antenna tower 4.8 nm ea
Avionics

First 30-in. LCD monitor introduced

Baker Electronics has introduced aviation’s first 30-in.
FBOs

Signature revising pricing policy

Signature Flight Support is restructuring its pricing policy and will phase out the Prime Rate program.
Aircraft

GIV bows, ushering in G300 and G400

Gulfstream rolled out its 500th and last Gulfstream IV early last month, but just as Mark Twain said, “Reports of its death are greatly exaggerated.” Altho
Accidents

Learjet Destroyed in Elk Strike; Occupants Escape

All four people in a Learjet 36A escaped injury after the jet collided with elk on takeoff and subsequently crashed after overrunning the runway at Astoria
ATC

EU Endorses Single Sky ATC Plan

European Union (EU) transport ministers have approved the Single Sky plan for harmonizing European air traffic management (ATM), clearing the way to meet a
Aircraft

Caravan Competitor Takes to the Sky

Italy’s Vulcanair last month completed the first series of flights of its single-turboprop, unpressurized VF600W turboprop single.
Maintenance and Modifications

Premier Progressing Toward RVSM, BFL Change

Raytheon Aircraft completed preliminary flight tests last month toward reducing the Premier I balanced field length by up to 300 ft.
ATC

Taking the Middle Man Out of the ILS

Old timers may remember ATC requests to report the “middle marker inbound.” But it’s been such a long time since they have been an integral part of an ILS
Aircraft

Diesel-powered Light Twin Flies

The diesel-powered Diamond DA42 TwinStar made its first flight on December 9 from the factory at Wiener Neustadt, Austria.
Accidents

Chelton Responds Two Months after Fatal Crash

“We are devastated by this tragedy and our primary concern is for the families,” Gordon Pratt, president of avionics maker Chelton Flight Systems, said of
Aircraft

Bombardier Delivers 100th Global Express

The first Global Express entered service in July 1999, and late last year the 100th copy of the business jet was delivered.
Aircraft

2000EX on target despite sfc and weight gains

Higher-than-expected engine fuel consumption is causing a six-month delay, to this March, in certification of the Dassault Falcon 2000EX.
Aircraft

Cessna Seeks Commuter Category for CJ3 Certification

The FAA is considering a formal request by Cessna to certify its CJ3 under the commuter category of FAR Part 23.
Regulations and Government

TAWS Required on Commercial Ops in Europe

Effective January 1, newly manufactured European-registered airplanes in air-taxi and other commercial operations and having an mtow of at least 12,500 lb
Regulations and Government

TAWS Required on Commercial Ops in Europe

Effective January 1, newly manufactured European-registered airplanes in air-taxi and other commercial operations and having an mtow of at least 12,500 lb
Regulations and Government

Flexjet Europe Reduces Flying Time Commitment

Bombardier Flexjet has reduced to 25 the minimum block of flying hours required to join the company’s Jet Membership charter program.