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ATC
RNAV and RNP to replace ground navaids
The FAA has released a road map for performance-based navigation that will enable pilots to use Rnav and RNP procedures in all phases of flight in the Nati
Accidents
Runway incursions down in first half
The recently released FAA half-year report shows runway incursions dropped from 166 in the first six months of last year to 158 in the same period this yea
Raytheon 2nd quarter sales up
Raytheon Aircraft’s financials for the second quarter showed a healthy increase with net sales of $627 million, up from $562 million for that period last y
Regulations and Government
TSA's GA airport security plan due out this month
General aviation organizations have been working with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) this summer to develop security recommendations for
Sentient Closes Financing Round
A Sentient Flight Group executive told AIN today that the funding round referenced in yesterday’s issue of AINalerts (
Aircraft
PiperJet Makes First Flight
Piper Aircraft’s single-engine PiperJet flew for the first time today, taking off from Piper headquarters at Vero Beach (Fla.) International Airport.
ATC
Washington Report: NTSB wants backup conflict alerts
Citing last summer’s midair collision between a DHL International Airways Boeing 757 and a Bashkirian Airlines Tupolev Tu-154 over southern Germany, the NT
ATC
Washington Report: Stars constellation shines but shrinks
Although the FAA has finally commissioned its first standard terminal automation replacement system (Stars), the agency has drastically reduced the number
People in Aviation: August 2008
Scott Donnelly has left his position as president and CEO of GE Aviation to take on the role of executive vice president and COO of Textron,
Safety
U.S., EU join forces on air safety
The FAA and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have signed a bilateral agreement that will strengthen air safety while reducing regulatory burdens
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Fire at Berry Aviation destroys Do328-100
A flash fire in the hangar at Berry Aviation in Austin, Texas, on the morning of June 27 destroyed a 30-passenger Dornier 328-100 turboprop that was underg
Avionics
Inmarsat strikes gold with Swift64 services
Inmarsat, which last year rolled out its Swift64 airborne satellite Internet service, is seeing its voice and data mix changing as it expands its high-spee
Accidents
Preliminary Report: Cargo DC-9 crashes in Mexico
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15, Saltillo, Mexico, July 6, 2008–The USA Jet Airlines cargo DC-9 crashed on approach to Saltillo Airport.
Aircraft
In The Works: Spirit Wing Learjet 25D
Spirit Wing Aviation of Guthrie, Okla., planned to have its Williams FJ44-powered Learjet 25D prototype back in the air by the end of last month, following
Accidents
Preliminary Report: Landing gear collapses
Rockwell Commander 690B, Baker City, Ore., June 24, 2008–The Commander’s right main landing gear collapsed on landing at Baker City Municipal Airport.
Aircraft
In The Works: Farnborough Aircraft F1
“We’re pretty much heads down and focused on obtaining investment capital,” Jonathan Sumner, marketing director of Farnborough Aircraft, told AIN
Aircraft
In The Works: CMC Leopard Six
Chichester-Miles Consultants of Hertfordshire, England, “is financially in balance,” said founder and chairman Ian Chichester-Miles.
Aircraft
In The Works: Aerostar FJ-100
Jim Christy, vice president of Hayden, Idaho-based Aerostar Aircraft, continues his search for an investor or investors willing to put up $50 million–while
Regulations and Government
House bill seeks to repair rift between FAA, Natca
A bill introduced in the House of Representatives in late June provides a mechanism for resolving the longstanding contract dispute between the FAA and the
Regulations and Government
Congress delays decision on FAA funding again
With the days before Congress’ summer vacation rapidly dwindling, the FAA funding conundrum continued last month.
Regulations and Government
FAA Official Joins Ranks at AIA
Daniel Elwell, FAA assistant administrator for aviation policy, planning and environment, has joined the Aerospace Industries Association as v-p of civil a
GA Faults Report on Private Jet Travel
No sooner had the ink dried on a report by the Institute for Policy Studies and Essential Action (IPS/EA) claiming super-wealthy private jet owners are enj
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Nordam Takes On Cabinetry for Falcon 7X
Dassault Falcon Jet selected the Nordam Group to manufacture cabinetry for the Falcon 7X.
Accidents
U.S. judge dismisses wrongful death suit in Brazilian midair
Wrongful-death suits brought on behalf of family members of passengers and crew killed in the 2006 midair between an Embraer Legacy and a Brazilian Gol 737
Textron books strong second quarter
Buoyed by its Bell and Cessna properties, Textron reported second-quarter profits up 23 percent from the same period last year, chairman, president and CEO
Regulations and Government
NPRM would extend TSA program
The Transportation Security Administration’s previously announced plans to require all operators of aircraft with an mtow of more than 12,500 pounds to adh
FBOs
Martinsburg facility provides convenient alternative to D.C.
Rob Garrett is not out to take on the large FBOs that populate many of the nation’s airports.
FBOs
Landmark Expands West Coast FBO Network
Landmark Aviation has added Jimsair Aviation Services, located at San Diego International Airport, to its network of FBOs.
Aircraft
Cessna last month said it is about a month away from delivering the 100th Citation Mustang
Cessna last month said it is about a month away from delivering the 100th Citation Mustang, since deliveries began in December 2006.
Charter & Fractional
Cutter Aviation has been designated the preferred FBO by fractional provider Bombardier Flexjet
Cutter Aviation has been designated the preferred FBO by fractional provider Bombardier Flexjet.
