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Safety

NTSB: ’Technology’ Is Answer to Reducing Incursions

NTSB chairman Mark Rosenker said he believes runway incursions are still a major safety issue.
Avionics

Gyro-driven Synthetic-vision EFBs Introduced

Mercury Computer Systems introduced two new class II-qualified electronic flight bag (EFB) systems targeting operators of larger aircraft.
Avionics

Comment Period Ends Today on CVR/FDR Proposal

The extended comment period on the FAA's proposed rules on cockpit voice (CVR) and flight data recorders (FDR) ends today.
Safety

Trade Groups Move To Stop ASRS Funding Cut

The National Air Transportation Association and NBAA have reacted swiftly to the FAA’s warning that the agency might withhold funding for the Avi
FBOs

Florida FBO Plans Bizav "Gated Community"

Daytona Beach International Airport, Fla.
Airports

More Bizav Airport Authorities Consider Stage 2 Ban

In a bid to cut traffic at Teterboro Airport, N.J., airport operator The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is proposing a four-pronged assault that
Aircraft

Boots on Struts Could Be Ordered for Caravans

A proposed AD would require the installation of deicing boots on the landing-gear struts of nearly 750 U.S.-registered Cessna 208 Caravans, as well as othe
Avionics

Advanced Vision Tech Demo Concluding

Wrapping up a major four-year effort, officials from Rockwell Collins, NASA Langley Research Center, the FAA and other entities were scheduled to conduct t
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Pilot Picketing Apparently Effective

It appears that the informational picketing by NetJets pilots, who are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 1108, is having the
Charter & Fractional

Bombardier Jet Card Offers Demo Program

Private jet travelers have a new option this summer to sample jet-card membership without the typical 25-hour annual commitment.
FBOs

Macquarie Confirms Allied FBO Purchase

Australia’s Macquarie Infrastructure confirmed that it is buying Allied Capital’s chain of 24 FBOs, which includes Mercury Air Centers, Corporate Wings, Fi
Safety

Association’s Safety Report Highlights Trouble Spots

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its annual safety report this week, which highlights concerns around the globe.
Aircraft

VLJ Hopefuls Feel Pains of Certification

Though the problems Eclipse Aviation has experienced with certification and production are well known by now, other VLJ manufacturers haven’t been spared t
Charter & Fractional

FAA Slaps Platinum with $1.86M in Civil Penalties

The FAA has hit Platinum Jet with civil penalties totaling more than $1.86 million for violations involving 49 passenger-carrying flights.
Aircraft

Does Market Analysis Suggest New Piaggio Bizjet?

Forecast International, a provider of market intelligence, has been engaged by a “world-ranked aircraft manufacturer” to evaluate the market for a new busi
Safety

FAA: Safety Not Affected by Radar Staffing Change

Defending its plans to halt around-the-clock technical staffing of the Pico del Este long-range radar in Puerto Rico, the FAA said today that the change wi
Engines

Innodyn’s TwinPack To Debut at AirVenture

Osceola Mills, Pa.-based Innodyn will be showing off its latest turboprop engine–the TwinPack–later this month at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis.
Regulations and Government

FAA, ATC Union Face Off on Contract Negotiations

Taking a tough line before next week’s opening of contract negotiations with the air traffic controllers union, the FAA said yesterday that “fundamental ch
Charter & Fractional

NATA Launches Air Charter Safety Program

Following a hard look at the recent series of air charter accidents, the National Air Transportation Association has taken steps to assist operators in imp
Aircraft

Czech Builder To Intro Twin Turboprop At Oshkosh

Czech aircraft designer and manufacturer Evektor-Aerotechnik, best known for a line of light piston singles, will begin promotion of its new EV-55 twin tur
Accidents

NTSB Cites Crew Decision In Learjet 55 Accident

The National Transportation Safety Board last week issued its final report on a February 21 accident at Ft.
Regulations and Government

Final Decision on FLIP Expected In Fall

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) officially closed its public comment period regarding the proposal to remove from public sale and distrib
Rotorcraft

Keystone Breaks Ground On Giant 'Heliplex'

Keystone Helicopter is “digging in for long-term growth.” The company announced last Friday that it broke ground for a 173,000-sq-ft, multi-building techni
Security

Heightened Security Follows London Bombings

Travelers through both airline and general aviation terminals in the UK should expect longer delays from enhanced security screening and plan accordingly,
Accidents

Fatal Bizav Accidents Increased in First Half

Jet and turboprop operations under Part 91 were responsible for an increase in fatal turbine business airplane accidents in the first six months of this ye
Regulations and Government

Britain Weighs Ban Against Basing Non-UK Aircraft

The days might soon be over for the basing of non-UK-registered general aviation aircraft in the UK.
Aircraft

GE acquires Bulk of Aircraft Portfolio from CIT

CIT Group has sold most of its corporate aircraft financial business to GE Commercial Finance.
ATC

Say Goodbye to Hundreds of NDB Approaches

Starting today, 216 NDB approaches will be decommissioned.
Regulations and Government

Stage 4 Noise Standards To Take Effect in 2006

All jet and transport-category airplanes (those with an mtow of 12,500 pounds or more) for which application of a new type design is submitted on or after
Regulations and Government

House Blocks FSS Outsourcing Plan

Although the final outcome is yet unclear, the House of Representatives amended its $14.4 billion FAA appropriations bill last week to halt an FAA plan to