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Business Aviation Safety
November 13, 2006, 9:27 AM
October 18, 2006

In the last 10 years, business aviation safety has improved dramatically. During this period, the entire industry has been the subject of numerous equipment and procedural requirements intended to reduce accidents.

NTSB Wants Ice Detectors on all Jet Engines
November 13, 2006, 9:20 AM
August 29, 2006

In the aftermath of four dual flameouts involving P&WC JT15D-powered Beechjets, the NTSB on Friday issued an urgent recommendation to help prevent further incidents on Beechjets and a broader recommendation calling on the FAA to work with engine and airplane OEMs to develop an ice detector f

Citation CJ4 Will be Announced at NBAA Convention
November 13, 2006, 9:14 AM
August 29, 2006

Prompted by inquiries last week from AIN, Cessna today will confirm in a short press release that it is introducing the Citation CJ4 at the NBAA Convention in October.

Long safety history a testament to ‘good people’
November 13, 2006, 9:11 AM
October 18, 2006

Each year NBAA recognizes member companies with superb safety records. In 1998, the organization started making special note of companies that have flown 50 years or more without an accident.

None Seriously Hurt in Hawker-Sailplane Midair
November 13, 2006, 9:10 AM
August 29, 2006

Remarkably, the two pilots and three passengers on a NetJets Hawker 800XP (N879QS) and the pilot of a Schleicher sailplane escaped serious injury when the two aircraft collided at about 16,000 feet yesterday afternoon near Carson City, Nev.

RTCA Gets the Ball Rolling on Helicopter TAWS
November 13, 2006, 9:05 AM
August 31, 2006

On September 21, the FAA has scheduled the first public meeting to discuss RTCA's Special Committee (SC) 212 on helicopter terrain awareness and warning systems (TAWS).

NATA Appeals to OMB on 15-percent Rule
November 13, 2006, 9:02 AM
August 31, 2006

In a letter to the Office of Management and Budget this week, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) requested the agency's intervention to ensure that the new FAA policy requiring landing performance assessments before landing, including a new requirement for a mandatory 15-percent

Lockheed To Disclose ADS-B Contract Team
November 13, 2006, 8:59 AM
August 31, 2006

Lockheed Martin is expected soon to make a surprise announcement about its bid for the FAA's forthcoming ADS-B contract, said to be valued at around $2 billion over its lifetime.

GA and Regionals Affected by La Guardia Plan
November 13, 2006, 8:53 AM
August 31, 2006

General aviation operators at New York La Guardia Airport who are waiting eagerly for the expiration next January 1 of the reservation and slot program under the high-density rule shouldn't hold their breath.

Tentative January date set for Middle East bizav show
November 13, 2006, 8:45 AM
October 18, 2006

The Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) is organizing a show at Dubai Airport Expo to run January 31 through February 1. The gathering will include a conference, an exhibition floor, a static display and chalets, and is planned as an annual event.

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