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NTSB: Lack of Experience a Factor in MU-2 Fatal

The NTSB final report on the May 2005 crash of a Mitsubishi MU-2B-25 in Hillsboro, Ore., found several causes, notably mishandling a power loss due to a la
ATC

FAA Proposes To Cease Monitoring Selected Navaids

Under an FAA proposal, certain ILS approaches, localizer-type directional aids (LDA), microwave landing systems (MLS) and nondirectional beacons (NDB) at s
Training and Workforce

ERAU Up and Running after Christmas Tornado

Spring semester classes at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) started today despite an F2 tornado that ripped through the campus and destroyed mos
ATC

Union Rejects FAA Call for Federal Mediation

The union representing air traffic controllers rejected the FAA’s request yesterday for federal mediation to help the agency reach a labor agreement with c
Aircraft

Cessna Wins Caravan Crash Lawsuit

A jury in Anchorage, Alaska, reached a verdict in favor of Cessna in a lawsuit arising from the Oct.
Safety

AD Followed PenAir and Other Icing Accidents

In its determination of the probable cause of the PenAir Caravan crash, the Safety Board also said that a factor contributing to the accident “was the lack
Charter & Fractional

Another Flight Options Beechjet Dual Flameout

A Flight Options Beechjet 400A (N691TA) yesterday afternoon experienced a dual-engine flameout en route from Indianapolis International Airport to Marco Is
Rotorcraft

Tale of Survival in the Ocean After S-76 Crash

Following the crash of a Sikorsky S-76 into the Gulf of Mexico, the two pilots and 10 passengers survived several hours in the water before being rescued,
Accidents

Just Do It: Crew of Troubled Nike GV Did

The maiden flight yesterday of Nike’s newest Gulfstream V–a 2002 model acquired by the sneaker giant on November 2–ended uneventfully, but not as originall
Charter & Fractional

Comments Due Friday on FAA’s Wet-lease Guidance

November 25 is the comment deadline for FAA’s proposed guidance on business aircraft wet leases.
Rotorcraft

NTSB: ’Urgent’ Action Needed on Sikorsky S-76

An ongoing investigation into the August 10 fatal crash of an S-76C+ in the Baltic Sea has led the NTSB to ask the FAA to take “urgent” action on several r
Aircraft

Boeing Business Jets Offering a Bigger BBJ

Boeing Business Jets announced yesterday at the Dubai Air Show that it is now offering the BBJ3, an executive version of its new 737-900ER.
Rotorcraft

Bell Sells Its Interest in AB139 to AgustaWestland

AgustaWestland is acquiring Bell Helicopter’s 25-percent stake in the AB139 twin-turbine helicopter program.
Aircraft

Eclipse Gets TIA, but Supplier Problem Looms

An ongoing “supplier problem” is casting a shadow over Eclipse Aviation’s receipt of its first type inspection authorization (TIA) from the FAA earlier thi
Regulations and Government

FAA To Mandate ADS-B by 2020

The FAA is preparing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to require automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) equipage for aircraft to gain acc
ATC

Help Decide Loran’s Future

Federal agencies are asking for the public’s help to decide if there is a need to continue to operate or invest in the loran-C radio navigation system beyo
Accidents

Pilots’ ‘Unprofessional Behavior’ Led to CRJ Fatal

The NTSB concluded that the “unprofessional behavior” and “poor airmanship” of the pilots caused the Oct.
Accidents

ATC Procedures Faulted in MU-2 Fatal

Although the NTSB blamed the commercial pilot of a Mitsubishi MU-2 that crashed in Parker, Colo., in August 2005 for his failure to fly a stabilized instru
Avionics

Enhanced Vision System Coming to BBJs

Boeing Business Jets and avionics maker Rockwell Collins disclosed Tuesday that they are planning to introduce an enhanced vision system (EVS) option for t
Regulations and Government

Stiff Penalties Coming for Aiming Lasers at Aircraft

The House of Representatives passed a bill last week that imposes a $250,000 fine and up to a possible five-year prison term for people who point lasers at
Charter & Fractional

DOT Takes Action Against Darby Aviation

Another penalty has been assessed against Darby Aviation, one of several operators involved in the crash of a Challenger 600 at Teterboro Airport, N.J., on
Charter & Fractional

Delta’s AirElite Growing, but Faces Possible Sale

Although declining from providing revenue figures, Delta AirElite president and CEO Michael Green said the Cincinnati-based charter and management company
Charter & Fractional

CitationShares Ups Fractional Pilot-pay Ante

CitationShares v-p of flight operations and chief pilot J.D.
Aircraft

Spectrum 33 Makes Brief First Flight

Just two months after being unveiled at the NBAA Convention, the Spectrum 33 twinjet made a 10-minute first flight this past Saturday afternoon.
Security

Public Meeting Is Thursday on D.C.-area ADIZ

The first of two public meetings will be held this Thursday on the FAA’s proposal to make permanent the so-called temporary restrictions and the current ai
ATC

New Oxygen Requirements Quickly Withdrawn

In a move that could prove a little embarrassing for the FAA, the agency quickly removed new requirements easing oxygen use in Part 121 operations upon lea
ATC

Comments Requested on Northeast Airspace Redesign

The FAA is seeking comments on four potential plans intended to improve safety, reduce delays and handle growing air traffic in most of the nation’s northe
Regulations and Government

Stage 4 Noise Standards Take Effect

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
Aircraft

Turboprop Baron Under Development

Spokane, Wash.-based Rocket Engineering is developing the Turbine P/Baron in parallel with the Royal Turbine Duke program.