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Stability Augmentation Coming for Garmin Autopilots

The first aircraft to receive Garmin's new ­stability augmentation system–Garmin Electronic Stability and Protection (Garmin ESP)–for G1000 and G3000 integ
Avionics

StarPort Receives STC for RAAS in 850XP

Orlando-based StarPort received an FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) for installation of Honeywell’s Runway Awareness and Advisory System (RAAS) in a
Avionics

ADS-B Certified in A320

While much hand-wringing surrounds the FAA's plans for implementation of the NextGen air transportation system and Europe's single European sky system, som
Avionics

Iridium to begin production of Next communications satellites

Now that Iridium has successfully completed the financing for its next-generation satellite constellation, called Iridium Next, the McLean, Va., firm is lo
Safety

FAA: NVG Aircraft “Frequently Out Of Compliance”

The FAA has issued a safety alert (SAFO 10022) for operators of aircraft equipped with night-vision imaging systems (NVIS), including night-vision goggles.

Dassault Ponders China Plans

Dassault has downplayed last week’s newspaper quotes by John Rosanvallon, Dassault Falcon’s CEO, regarding the company’s partnership plans in China.
Regulations and Government

Embassy Cables Show Tepid Support for Legacy Pilots

Diplomatic cables made public through Wikileaks show that official U.S.
Aircraft

Avcorp Work Moving Back to Cessna, Other Suppliers

Structural assembly work done by Canada-based Avcorp will be transitioned back to Cessna facilities and other suppliers, according to a Cessna spokesman.
Safety

FAA Issues Piaggio Emergency Airworthiness Directive

The FAA issued an emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD)—2011-01-53—on December 20 to owners and operators of the Piaggio Avanti twin turboprop.
Regulations and Government

New FAA Funding Bill Booted to 2011

Congress last weekend extended the FAA’s programs, taxes and Airport and Airways Trust Fund spending authority for another three months until March 31, 201
Avionics

iPad’s value is limited for flight ops

Apple's iPad seems like almost the perfect cockpit companion for viewing everything from terminal procedure charts to the number for a local motel–in short
Avionics

Western Aircraft to update Dassault 900B cockpit

Greenwich AeroGroup’s Western Aircraft in Boise, Idaho has partnered with Universal Avionics to develop an avionics retrofit package for the Dassault Falco
ATC

GAO: NextGen costs skyrocket

When Congress in 2003 signed off on the Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act–better known as Vision 100–it officially set in motion the Next Generation

Chart firms offer Jepp alternative

Pilots who have problems obtaining Jeppesen charts or believe Jeppesen holds a monopoly on the distribution of IFR approach and en route charts might be in
Charter & Fractional

European bizav taking hard line on illegal flights

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) is leading fresh industry demands for a clampdown on illegal charter activity.

TAG plans joint venture with China First Mandarin Group

TAG Aviation Asia and China First Mandarin Group (CFMG) signed a preliminary joint-venture agreement to serve the business aviation market in Asia with air
Aircraft

Embraer ‘flight testing’ FBW before Legacy flies

The technology in Embraer’s newest business jet series, the Legacy 450 and 500, enables detailed exploration and development to take place much further ahe
Aircraft

Pilot Report: Dassault Falcon 900LX

From a distance, the exterior of the Dassault Falcon 900LX–F-WWFB–reminded me of a lady caught without her makeup.
Aircraft

Dassault SMS builds on lessons from the 7X

Dassault is working steadily toward a certification date of 2016 for its much anticipated super-midsize (SMS) ­Falcon business jet, Olivier Villa, ­D
Charter & Fractional

Charter Activity Rising in the Middle East Region

Air charter in the Middle East has shown strength in the face of the global market decline of the past year, according to data recently released by Avino
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Falcon 2000 Owners Have New Interior Options

Jet Aviation launched a refur­bishment program for Dassault Falcon 2000 cabin interiors.

TAG Aviation Close to Getting Bahrain AOC

TAG Aviation is in the final stages of receiving an air operator’s certificate from the Kingdom of Bahrain and expects it to be issued by the end of this m
Airports

Business Aviation Influx at Al Maktoum Boosted

The delayed arrival of business aviation at Dubai’s new Al Maktoum International Airport got a kickstart at Meba.

MEBA 2010

The latest edition of the Middle East Business Aviation (Meba) show provided a vivid snapshot of the region’s business aviation industry.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Amac opens new hangar to cope with bizliner demand

Amac, the Swiss MRO company founded in 2007, opened a 90,500-sq-ft widebody hangar at Euro Airport Basel on December 2.

Navigating a startup bizav op in emerging markets

Bringing a new business aircraft into service has always been fraught with potential difficulties, but when the aircraft in question is going to earn its l
Regulations and Government

Senator Urges Hearings on Aircraft Registration

In the aftermath of the FAA’s new rule requiring reregistration of aircraft every three years, news media reports that the FAA had “missing data” on as man
Regulations and Government

Revised LASP will target aircraft, not small airports

The Transportation Security Administration confirmed to general aviation organizations that a new proposal for GA security will not target small airports.
Maintenance and Modifications

Air China and CFM Finalize Engine MRO Joint Venture

In early 2007, Air China and CFM International agreed to establish a maintenance, repair and ov
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Basel Offers Falcon 2000 Refurb Options

Designated Dassault Falcon completions center Jet Aviation Basel has introduced Jet Falcon, a c