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Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Seeks $1M Penalty against San Antonio Aero
The FAA has proposed a $1,025,000 civil penalty against San Antonio Aerospace for allegedly violating the Department of Transportation’s workplace drug-and
Aircraft
Gulfstream Gets High Five for G650 Program
Gulfstream G650 S/N 6005–the fifth and final flight-test iteration of the new wide-cabin business jet–lifted off yesterday for the first time, flying for 2
Aircraft
Bankrupt Emivest Wants More Time
FAA still not policing Part 91 management companies
There is an irony apparent in the events following the February 2005 Challenger accident at Teterboro.
Aircraft
Iraqi Airways CRJ900s Still in Limbo
The Court of Appeals of Quebec on January 11 summarily dismissed appeals by the state of Iraq and Iraqi Airways in the 20-year-old legal case brought by Ku
Aircraft
F-35 Program Restructured Again as the STOVL Version Faces the Axe
Lockheed Martin has two years to fix problems with the F-35B short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) version of the Joint Strike Fighter, or it will b
Aircraft
China’s New Fighter Prompts Renewed F-16 Plea from Taiwan
Taiwanese president Ma Ying-Jeou renewed his nation’s plea to the U.S.
Aircraft
BAE Systems Cancels Sale of Avionics Business, Cuts UK Jobs
BAE Systems abandoned plans to sell most of its remaining avionics capabilities.
Aircraft
Brazil Buys UAVs and Upgrades AMX, but Defers Fighter Choice
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) made two defense procurement decisions, but deferred the long-pending choice of a new combat aircraft.
Rotorcraft
Turbomeca Details New Chinese Helo Engine Cooperation
Helicopter engine manufacturer Turbomeca is working on a 50-50 basis with Chinaπs Avic Engine on the WZ16 turboshaft that will power the Avicopter AC352 me
Regulations and Government
Universal Unveils ETS Reporting Portal
FBOs
NATA Protests FAA Funding for Chattanooga FBO
NATA has objected to the use of FAA funds disbursed under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority to b
Charter & Fractional
FAA Finalizes CRM for Part 135 Operators
The FAA today finalized a rule that requires Part 135 operators to train pilots and fl
Bizjet Deliveries at Embraer Climb 25 Percent
Embraer delivered 61 executive jets during the fourth quarter, bringing the delivery total for Phenom, Legacy and Lineage aircraft last year to 144.
Charter & Fractional
EBAA: Bizav Bounces Back in Eastern Europe
Business aviation growth in Eastern Europe is bouncing back, according to the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA).
Charter & Fractional
Bizav Flight Activity Rises, Part 91 Up by 10 Percent
Overall business aircraft flight activity climbed 4.4 percent last month year-over-year, bolstered by a double-digit-percent resurgence in Part 91 corporat
Aircraft
ATR Reports on Solid 2010
ATR collected firm orders for 80 new turboprops last year–exactly double the number it accumulated in 2009, the Franco-Italian company announced today duri
Aircraft
Latest 787 Takes Flight
The newest Boeing 787–designated ZA102–flew for the first time yesterday, a Boeing spokesperson confirmed.
Maintenance and Modifications
SAIB Issued for Garmin CDI/HSI Scaling Issue
Maintenance and Modifications
Rockwell Collins Expands Shanghai Support Facilities
To support OEMs, customers and partners in China, Rockwell Collins has opened a new China System Support Center (CSSC) in Shanghai.
Maintenance and Modifications
Executive Flight Opens Seattle Satellite Repair Station
Executive Flight, a 29-year-old FBO and charter and maintenance provider headquartered in Wenatchee, Wash., has opened a satellite repair station at Boeing
Maintenance and Modifications
IA Policy Change Generates Hundreds of Comments
The FAA's proposal to clarify the definition of "actively engag
Aircraft
More Landing Gear Problems Found in Q400
An emergency Airworthiness Directive issued by Transport Canada yesterday calls for further inspection of Bombardier Q400 main landing gear (MLG) after lin
