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Sikorsky S-76C++ Earns FAA Certification

Sikorsky reported Tuesday that it received FAA certification for its S-76C++ helicopter, an improved version of the S-76C+.
Avionics

More Details Clarify Shadin ADC-2000 AD

An airworthiness directive published last month requiring replacement of Shadin ADC-2000 computers only affects aircraft owners with “Quick Start” models o
Regulations and Government

Controversial Insulation Rule Is Amended

New regulations regarding aircraft thermal and acoustic insulation have been amended in response to concerns raised by the business aviation industry that
Charter & Fractional

Raytheon Buys Remaining Shares of Flight Options

On Thursday, Raytheon closed an agreement with minority shareholders Brantley Partners, Brantley Capital and Monitor Clipper Equity Partners to purchase th
Regulations and Government

Service Difficulty Reporting Rule Withdrawn

As expected, the FAA is withdrawing a delayed final rule that amended the service difficulty reporting (SDR) requirements for air carriers and repair stati
Accidents

CVR Recovered in Fatal Learjet 35A Crash

The NTSB recovered the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) from the Learjet 35A that crashed while on final approach to Truckee Tahoe Airport, Calif., on the afte
Regulations and Government

Turboprop Mallards Subject of Emergency AD

An emergency AD issued Friday requires that before further flight operators perform a “detailed visual inspection to detect repairs, cracking or corrosion”
Accidents

Chalk’s Grounds Mallards in Wake of Accident

Chalk’s Ocean Airways has voluntarily grounded its remaining fleet of four Grumman Turbo Mallards after investigators found a serious fatigue crack in the
Aircraft

Competitor Gets Control of MedAire

Health and security assistance provider MedAire disclosed that its two largest shareholders have reached a letter of agreement “outlining mutual goals and
Regulations and Government

Air Traffic Organization’s Keegan To Leave

An announcement is expected imminently that Charles Keegan will be leaving the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization (ATO) for a senior position at Raytheon.
Avionics

Shadin ADC-2000 Computers Subject of AD

An FAA airworthiness directive, effective January 26, mandates replacement of a batch of Shadin ADC-2000 air-data computers installed in about 450 aircraft
Charter & Fractional

UK Charter Bails Out AvCraft Aerospace

Bankrupt regional aircraft manufacturer Avcraft Aerospace has been bought by UK Corporate Jet Services, parent company of Southampton-based executive chart
Accidents

Wing Separated before Mallard Crashed

The NTSB has begun recovering the wreckage of the Chalk’s Ocean Airways Turbo Mallard that crashed off the coast of Miami yesterday afternoon, killing all
Maintenance and Modifications

Raytheon Issues 1900D Maintenance Alerts

Raytheon issued a new safety communiqué to advise Beech 1900 operators of another misleading illustration in the type’s maintenance manuals.
Aircraft

EASA Certifies Ae270 Turboprop

On December 15, the European Aviation Safety Agency awarded the type certificate for the Ibis Aerospace Ae270 turboprop single to Aero Vodochody, the Czech
Avionics

Dassault and Honeywell Settle Lawsuit

Dassault Aviation has reached a settlement with Honeywell over a $60 million lawsuit filed against the avionics manufacturer by the French business jet bui
Accidents

Nascar King Air Crew Lost Situational Awareness

The NTSB in its final report released this morning said the crew of a Hendrick Motorsports King Air 200 lost situational awareness and overflew Martinsvill
Regulations and Government

Proposal Aims for Better Exec Perk Disclosure

More detailed reporting of top executive compensation, including such perks as personal use of corporate aircraft, is the aim of proposed rulemaking from t
Accidents

Citation Crashed after Aborted Landing Attempt

The Citation 560 (N86CE) crash in Carlsbad, Calif., on January 24 apparently followed an “attempted aborted landing” on Runway 24 at McClellan-Palomar Airp
Accidents

Lawsuit Blames Crew for Fatal GIII Crash

A wrongful-death suit was filed yesterday by the family of the flight attendant killed in the Nov.
Aircraft

Judge Orders Release of Turboprop Prototype

Last week, a federal judge ruled that Epic Aircraft parent Aircraft Investor Resources (AIR) must provide Farnborough Aircraft Corp.
Security

Final Days to Comment on Washington ADIZ Proposal

Monday is the last day to submit comments on the FAA’s proposal to make permanent the temporary restrictions and the current air defense identification zon
Aircraft

Raytheon Deliveries Up but Lower Than Forecast

Reporting today on its year-end results, Raytheon said that Raytheon Aircraft delivered 255 turbine business airplanes last year (141 jets and 114 King Air
Safety

Canada Mirrors NTSB on Caravan Recommendations

Canada’s Transportation Safety Board has made recommendations in line with the growing concern from the FAA and NTSB about the safety of Cessna 208 Caravan
Charter & Fractional

Charter Arranger Buys Charter Operator

Dallas-based Gold Jets, which provides aircraft management and arranges charter flights via an online auction process, has purchased charter operator New W
Aircraft

FAA To Examine Aging GA Aircraft Fleet

The FAA has scheduled a public meeting on March 22 and 23 in Kansas City, Mo., to address continued airworthiness of the U.S.
Regulations and Government

Agency Clamping Down on Registrations

Starting Thursday, owners and operators of aircraft with “questionable” registrations might be denied access to the ATC system, as well as trigger a violat
FBOs

Jet Aviation To Acquire Midcoast Aviation

Swiss-based Jet Aviation Group announced today that it reached an agreement to acquire St.
Aircraft

Turboprop Single Partnership Turns Sour

A two-year-old, previously undisclosed partnership between Epic Aircraft parent Aircraft Investor Resources (AIR) and Farnborough Aircraft Corp.
Accidents

Speed Eyed in Citation Fatal Accident

Excessive speed might have been a factor in Tuesday morning’s fatal crash of a Cessna Citation 560 at McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, Calif.