November 18, 2009

TSA Issues NPRM On Repair Station Security

By David A. Lombardo

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) yesterday released a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) to strengthen aircraft repair station security. The proposed regulation has been in the works since 2003, when Congress ordered the TSA to develop se more

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More Hawker Beechcraft Layoffs

By David A. Lombardo

The employees of Hawker Beechcraft’s Little Rock operation are facing the company’s next round of layoffs. Hawker Beechcraft employs about 8,000 workers company-wide, including approximately 800 at the Little Rock completion center. The company announced last February it planned to lay off 2,300 employees this year due to the down economy. Last May about 150 workers were released at the facili more

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Stevens To Add Pro Line to Clifford Citation 550/S550

By David A. Lombardo

Clifford Development and Stevens Aviation have expanded their Clifford Citation 550 and S550 engine conversion partnership. Stevens Aviation will install an optional Rockwell Collins three-display Pro Line 21 IDS that is certified in a dual AHRS (attitude-heading reference system)/turbulence radar configuration. Clifford Development has certified 35 improvements as part of the C550/S550 Williams e more

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