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Embraer 170 and 175 Get Canadian Nod…
October 4, 2006, 8:01 AM
August 2005

The Canadian civil aviation authority on July 19 issued type certification for the Embraer 170 and 175, paving the way for first deliveries to Air Canada. Last year the Canadian flag carrier placed a firm order for fifteen 175s in a dual-class, 73-seat layout.

FAA implements ATOP system in New York area
October 4, 2006, 5:33 AM
August 2005

A new oceanic ATC system that will eventually allow controllers to reduce separation minimums over the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans has gone fully operational at the New York en route center.

Radar Staffing Change Won’t Affect Safety
October 4, 2006, 5:31 AM
August 2005

The FAA plans to halt around-the-clock technical staffing of the Pico del Este long-range radar in Puerto Rico. As part of the move, four radar technicians are being reassigned to nearby San Juan International Airport.

Stage 4 To Take Effect Next Year
October 4, 2006, 5:30 AM
August 2005

All jet and transport-category airplanes for which application of a new type design is submitted on or after January 1 next year will have to meet Stage 4 noise certification levels.

GE Buys CIT’s Aircraft Portfolio
October 4, 2006, 5:29 AM
August 2005

CIT Group has sold most of its corporate aircraft financial business to GE Commercial Finance. The transaction includes approximately $700 million in loans and $200 million in leases on 380 business jets, turboprops and helicopters.

EC Raps Cyprus over Air Safety Rules
October 4, 2006, 5:28 AM
August 2005

The European Commission (EC) last month warned Cyprus that it is one step away from being taken to the Court of Justice over its failure to implement European aviation safety rules.

FlightSafety Farnborough Up and Running
October 4, 2006, 5:27 AM
August 2005

The new FlightSafety International Learning Center at Farnborough Airport, UK, received its first group of pilots on July 18. They were trained using the facility’s three Cessna Citation Bravo simulators.

NetJets Europe To Move into New Digs
October 4, 2006, 5:26 AM
August 2005

NetJets Europe expects to move into its new Lisbon, Portugal headquarters in December.

Raytheon Seeks London City OK for 400XP
October 4, 2006, 5:25 AM
August 2005

Raytheon Aircraft is trying to obtain approval for the Hawker 400XP to use London City Airport.

Bombardier Bolstering Parts Supply
October 4, 2006, 5:14 AM
August 2005

Bombardier is looking to boost its parts distribution performance with the opening of two new “super warehouses.” A new facility opened at Chicago O’Hare International Airport and another new parts depot at Germany’s Frankfurt International Airport will be fully operational in November.

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