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GA asks for delay of insulation rule
September 29, 2006, 10:09 AM
September 2005

Seven industry trade groups are asking the FAA to delay by six months the effective date–currently September 2–of new flammability requirements for aircraft insulation.

DCA access rules go into effect
September 29, 2006, 10:08 AM
September 2005

Rules that enable qualified general aviation operators to resume flights into and out of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) went into effect last month, and interested operators can start the complicated application and approval process.

More time to meet SIC type rating
September 29, 2006, 10:07 AM
September 2005

Pilots will have several more months to comply with the new second-in-command (SIC) type rating rule.

ATC must prove merits of TIPH
September 29, 2006, 10:06 AM
September 2005

The FAA said its notice sent last month to tower controllers to review the taxi into position and hold (TIPH) procedure is not intended to end the practice, as the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) claims.

Hawker 400XP ok'd for steep approach
September 29, 2006, 10:05 AM
September 2005

Raytheon Aircraft has received an STC from the European Aviation Safety Agency approving the Hawker 400XP (crewed by suitably qualified pilots) to fly the steep approach procedures required to operate at London City Airport.

Busting D.C. Airspace Might Get Costly
September 29, 2006, 10:03 AM
September 2005

Federal legislation (H.R. 3465) has been introduced that would levy a fine of between $10,000 and $100,000 and impose a certificate suspension of at least two years against a pilot who violates the D.C. flight-restricted zone.

FAA floats idea of permanent Washington ADIZ
September 29, 2006, 10:01 AM
September 2005

While many in general aviation were seeking to modify or eliminate the much-loathed Washington air defense identification zone (ADIZ), the FAA executed a 180-degree course change early last month and issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to make the ADIZ permanent.

Turbine deliveries skyrocketed in first half of 2005
September 29, 2006, 9:57 AM
September 2005

Deliveries of new turbine business airplanes–particularly from Bombardier, Cessna, Gulfstream and Raytheon–in the first half of this year shot up more than 31 percent compared with the same period last year, according to the second-quarter shipment report from the General Aviation Manufacturers

Sale of Jet Aviation marks end of an era
September 29, 2006, 9:45 AM
September 2005

On August 11 European private equity group Permira said it would buy a majority stake in Zurich, Switzerland-based aviation services company Jet Aviation for an undisclosed amount.

CJ Systems Continues Heli-Expo Buying Spree
September 29, 2006, 9:27 AM
February 28, 2006
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On Sunday, CJ Systems bought 10 Eurocopters, and yesterday it signed for 10 Bell 429s, with an option for 10 more. Sealing the deal are CJ Systems president and COO Larry Pietropaulo (left) and Bell Helicopter CEO Mike Redenbaugh.

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