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FAA Re-evaluating MU-2 Safety
September 29, 2006, 11:31 AM
September 2005

Denying it is re-evaluating safety aspects of the Mitsubishi MU-2 in response to requests from several Colorado legislators, the FAA said its investigation is the result of a “recent increase in the accident rate” of the turboprop twin.

Raytheon Aircraft Avoids Strike
September 29, 2006, 11:30 AM
September 2005

Machinists at Raytheon Aircraft in Wichita are working under a new contract after failing last month to marshal enough votes for a strike.

Eclipse plays with fire and doesn’t get burned
September 29, 2006, 11:28 AM
September 2005

Halon fire-extinguishing agents have been used for many years to protect valuable electronics, oil and gas production facilities, military systems, aircraft and other critical operations.

Cayman Islands Beckon to Bizav
September 29, 2006, 11:25 AM
September 2005

The Cayman Islands have launched a publicity campaign to get business jet owners to register aircraft there, citing the ease of the process.

TBM 700 and Avanti Training Expands
September 29, 2006, 11:24 AM
September 2005

SimCom now offers Socata TBM 700 training at both its Orlando, Fla. and Scottsdale, Ariz. centers. Increased training options at both locations include the introduction of an upgrade course, specially designed for the piston or low-time pilot upgrading to the TBM 700.

Bizjet Commuter Plan Gets DOT Nod
September 29, 2006, 11:23 AM
September 2005

Executive Jet Management’s plan to establish a scheduled airline using business jets took a major step forward on August 16 when the DOT approved EJM’s application.

New FBOs on Tap in Jeddah and Riyadh
September 29, 2006, 11:22 AM
September 2005

Europe-headquartered handling group Swissport and maintenance provider Arabasco (Arab Airplane Services Co.) of Saudi Arabia have formed a new joint venture to establish FBOs at Jeddah and Riyadh.

Completions Center Acquires Avhar
September 29, 2006, 11:21 AM
September 2005

Executive Aircraft Completions, a Tulsa, Okla.-based interior design and engineering firm, has acquired Avhar Services of San Antonio. Renamed Executive Aircraft Completions-San Antonio, the company will continue to operate from its current facilities for the time being.

Texas Airport Plan Clears Hurdle
September 29, 2006, 11:20 AM
September 2005

The FAA said it has no objection from an “airspace utilization standpoint” to a plan to develop Air Rice Airport, a private facility near Katy, Texas, into a public-use business aviation airport.

NTSB Updates Two Helo Accidents
September 29, 2006, 11:19 AM
September 2005

The NTSB determined that the Sikorsky S-76 that crashed in the East River in Manhattan on June 17 had a bent compressor blade on one engine. No other anomalies have been found as yet.

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