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Cirrus to unveil jet next month

At the Sun ’n’ Fun show in Lakeland, Fla., Cirrus Design cofounder and CEO Alan Klapmeier said that on June 27 the company will unveil its new single-engin
Aircraft

Comp Air 12 flies to Sun ’n’ Fun

Meanwhile, just steps away from the Cirrus display, Ron Lueck, president of Comp Air, proudly showed off his latest creation, the prototype Comp Air 12 sin
ATC

FAA chooses plan for N’east airspace redesign

The FAA selected a preferred alternative in late March for the New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia airspace redesign project after 10 years of studies, meetin
Training and Workforce

Customer input key on CAE’s new lower-cost bizjet simulator

Canadian-owned aircraft simulator and training operator CAE has unveiled the latest addition to its line of flight simulators.
Maintenance and Modifications

Fewer VLJ deliveries forecast this year

Germany-based aerospace consultancy PMI-Media has lowered its estimated very light jet (VLJ) delivery schedule for this year based on production difficulti
FBOs

Dubai firm begins process to acquire Landmark

State-owned Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) agreed last month to purchase Carlyle Group’s Landmark Aviation and Standard Aero Holdings for $1.8 billion.
Engines

Group gives vets a much needed lift

Jets for Vets, a new initiative sponsored by an aircraft dealers association, is arranging free flights on corporate aircraft for military personnel wounde
Safety

Cessna flies CJ4’s FJ44-4A

Cessna continues to push forward with the certification of the CJ4, the latest model in the CJ line.
Regulations and Government

Legislator wants investigation into pilot medicals

The chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has called for a hearing later this spring on falsified medical certificates after th
ATC

Europeans continue to await OK for single-engine operations

Proponents awaiting European approval for commercial single-engine operations at night or under instrumental meteorological conditions (SE-IMC) should not
Aircraft

In the Works: Embraer Phenom 100

Embraer has begun construction of its second Phenom 100 airframe and is on schedule for planned first flight in the middle of this year and entry-into-serv
Aircraft

In the Works: Excel-Jet Sport-Jet

Twelve people, including company president Bob Bornhofen, continue to work on the Sport-Jet single-engine jet program based in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Aircraft

In the Works: Cirrus The-Jet

Early adopters who plunked down $100,000 for a position on the Cirrus jet assembly line got to participate in a clever Cirrus marketing campaign that is dr
Avionics

Aircraft Electronics Association Convention 2007

While FAA Administrator Marion Blakey and GA industry leaders wrangled over aviation user fees and taxes at the Aircraft Electronics Association’s 50th ann
Safety

International Operations

“Business aviation operators are becoming much more sophisticated about the ways they can use their airplanes outside the United States,” said Bill Stine,
Avionics

FAA wants moving maps in more cockpits

Reacting to last summer’s crash of Comair Flight 5191 at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Ky.–as well as countless runway incursions and serious on-airport
Avionics

Forward Vision, Max-Viz Form Alliance

Enhanced-vision system (EVS) makers Forward Vision and Max-Viz have announced a joint venture to bring lower-cost infrared products to the general aviation
Avionics

AD Affects Honeywell NZ-2000s

A software error in Honeywell flight management systems with NZ-2000 nav computers could cause sudden, un-annunciated shifts in computed position, accordin
FBOs

FBO survey: Covering Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa

All the leading forecasts agree that business aviation is an increasingly global phenomenon that will see growth rates for aircraft and flying activity ris
Avionics

Pro Line 21 IDS Certified in Avanti

The Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 integrated display system (IDS) has been certified in a Piaggio Avanti at Jet Works in Denton, Texas, according to the avi
Avionics

Citation 500 RVSM Package STC’d

JetTech of Littleton, Colo., last month announced it has received an STC for an RVSM kit for pre-275 serial number Cessna Citation 500s equipped with Bendi
Avionics

FCC’s cellphone decision might not end the debate

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has decided to keep in place the rule requiring passengers in the U.S.
Avionics

Software Glitch Delays Mustang

Cessna last month was close to certifying a software update for the Citation Mustang’s G1000 avionics system after avionics maker Garmin in February uncove
Avionics

EMS Satcom Introduces Cisco-based Router

EMS Satcom last month unveiled the CNX-300 mobile access router as the newest member of its family of CNX airborne networking devices.
Avionics

Verizon will keep MagnaStar on air for another year

It’s not exactly a call from the governor, but it still qualifies as a reprieve of sorts.
Avionics

Garmin’s G1000 suite gains traction with Piper

Garmin is encroaching on rival Avidyne’s turf with the announcement last month that the G1000 avionics system will be offered as optional equipment in the
Regulations and Government

RAA 2007 special section: Cohen front and center at FAA funding debate

The Regional Airline Association opens the next chapter in its 32-year history this year as new association president Roger Cohen presides over his first R
Aircraft

Lufthansa To Split Big Jet Order

The board of Deutsche Lufthansa, Europe’s second-largest airline, has approved a $1.5 billion expenditure for 30 Embraer E190s and 15 Bombardier CRJ900s.
Aircraft

Piper Continues Work on Jet

Piper president and CEO Jim Bass said that orders for the single-engine PiperJet have reached 186 and that the company “has made great headway on the Piper
Safety

Comair Probe Prompts NTSB Letter

An April 10 safety recommendation issued by the NTSB calls for the FAA to revise its policies related to air traffic controller work schedules to account f