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Accidents

Preliminary Report: S-64 down in lake

Sikorsky S-64F, Torino, Italy, June 1, 2008– The Erickson Air-Crane aerial firefighting demonstration S-64 crashed in Lake Aviguana, near Torino, in VMC.
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
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Skydiver hits stabilizer

Hawker Beechcraft Beech 99, Bowling Green, Mo., June 22, 2008–A parachutist jumping from the Skydive Factory Beech 99 hit the airplane’s horizontal stabili
Safety

Jet safety stays level while turboprops plummet

The first half of the year saw the number of business jet accidents remain the same as during the first half of last year, while the turboprop segment saw
Accidents

Preliminary Report: EMS flight crashes in forest

Bell 407, Huntsville, Texas, June 8, 2008–Four people–the pilot, flight nurse, flight paramedic and a patient–were killed when the EMS Bell 407 crashed in
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
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Cargo flight fata for pilot

Bombardier DHC-6 Twin Otter 100, Hyannis, Mass., June 18, 2008–The Wiggins Airways Twin Otter was substantially damaged when it crashed during takeoff from
Regulations and Government

Congressional Observer: August 2008

• Congress took an eight-day break to celebrate the Fourth of July.
Aircraft

TWC Places Citation Columbus Order

Burbank, Calif.-based aircraft sales, maintenance, charter and management firm TWC Aviation last month placed an order for two Cessna Citation Columbus bus
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

AvFab Receives Divan STC Approval

Clinton, Mo.-based Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) has received STC approval for its one-, two- and three-place side-facing divans on the Cessna 441 Conquest
Aircraft

Cautious buyers hold out for price rationalization

While many expected 2008 to be one of the slowest summers in quite a while for the pre-owned market, foreign buying activity seems to have given the indust

With new divisions, Swiss firm extends offerings

Swiss aircraft charter and management group Comlux Aviation is stepping up its efforts to become a full-service business aviation service group with the cr
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.
Maintenance and Modifications

Honeywell Adds StarPortUSA to Mx List

StarPortUSA, based at Orlando-Sanford (Fla.) International Airport, is now an authorized line maintenance service center for Honeywell Aerospace.
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
Regulations and Government

Part 23 Requirements Under Review

The FAA is working on a review of Part 23 certification regulations, with the goal of “improving the certification process and requirements and also contin
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Adds Three New Service Centers

Dassault Falcon Jet appointed two new authorized service centers in South Africa and reached agreement with a third company to provide support in Turkey.

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
Charter & Fractional

Mayo clinic covers NetJets crews, owners

The 2,800-plus flight crews and the more than 3,100 share owners of NetJets aircraft and their passengers are now provided with emergency medical care by t
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.
FBOs

Middle East welcomes business aviation

Middle East FBO activity is accelerating, with a United Arab Emirates company planning to build an FBO at the new Al Maktoum International Airport and an A
FBOs

BJC hosts customer cookout

Once a month during the hot Texas summer, Business Jet Center’s Dallas FBO rolls out the barbecue grill and dishes out sizzling hamburgers and hot d
Aircraft

Nord-Flyg Launches Q400 Program

Swedish cargo operator Nord-Flyg has launched a Q400 PF (Package Freighter) program with Canada’s Cascade Aerospace using two of the Bombardier turboprops
Training and Workforce

Air BP FBO training now online

Fuel provider Air BP is offering an online training program for FBOs in the company’s USGA dealer network.
FBOs

Renovations complete at Million Aire Victorville

Renovations are complete at the Million Air Victorville at Southern California Logistics Airport.