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Regulations and Government

Subpart K languishing in DOT limbo

Almost two years after FAR Part 91 Subpart K was issued as a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), a final rule on regulation of aircraft fractional-owners
Accidents

Ill-fated Greek Falcon Destined for Middle East

The Greek Falcon 900 in which seven people were killed during a series of violent oscillations on Sept.

NBAA study rich in data but classified

A stroll through NBAA’s latest benchmark survey reveals a treasure trove of information from no fewer than 737 flight departments.
Aircraft

First Cessna CJ3 Nearly Ready for Flight

The third member of Cessna’s ever-growing Citation CJ series, the CJ3, moved closer to first flight within the next 90 days with final assembly of the firs
Regulations and Government

‘Extensive’ Changes Proposed in Updated Icing AC

A 32-year-old advisory circular still used as the basis for showing compliance with in-flight icing protection rules is currently undergoing an “extensive”
Regulations and Government

NTSB Upholds FAA Certificate Suspension

The FAA’s suspension about three months ago of the U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Wants New Seatbelts for TBM 700s

The fatal crash of a TBM 700 more than two years ago is just now leading to a proposed AD to require replacing the Anjou Aeronautique brand seatbelt/should
FBOs

Atlantic Aviation Sells Off Charter, Maintenance

After providing corporate jet charter, maintenance, management and brokerage for more than 30 years, Atlantic Aviation Flight Services was sold last month
Training and Workforce

GAO Study Says Mechanic Curriculum Obsolete

In a study on the projected number of aircraft mechanics and technicians needed in the future, the General Accounting Office said the FAA’s mechanic traini
Charter & Fractional

Flight Options Revamping Seniority System

Conceding that the seniority system put in place late last year following the merger of fractional aircraft ownership companies Travel Air and Flight Optio

Jet Aviation chooses Staub as interim COO for U.S. after Kelly steps down

Jet Aviation is looking for an executive to fill its top U.S.

Gulfstream Plans More Layoffs, Production Cutback

Gulfstream Aerospace has joined other major manufacturers of business jets that are planning another round of layoffs and production cutbacks this year in

Anti-French sentiment doesn’t worry Dassault

Dassault Aviation, which next month will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first flight of the Mystère/Falcon 20, said it has managed to stay afloat de

Three-Year Pilot Fatigue Study Under Way

A study aimed at providing data on pilot fatigue during long flights has started in Australia.
FBOs

Banyan Completes VIP 747 Cabin Electronics Upgrade

Banyan Air Service’s Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based avionics department recently completed a major avionics modification on a VIP Boeing 747SP.
Accidents

Marlin Air Sues UM over Contract Dispute

Charter operator Marlin Air of Belleville, Mich., filed a lawsuit seeking $1 million from the University of Michigan (UM) after the college terminated its
Safety

DOT IG: Runway Status Lights Reduce Incursions

In a report released this week, the DOT Inspector General has f
Safety

London City Has a Magnetic Personality

A UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch report issued this month indicates that magnetic interference at London City Airport (LCY) was responsible for “sig
Aircraft

Adam Aircraft Revises Production, Spending Plans

Adam Aircraft today announced “a revision to the company’s overall production plan.” The result is a “strategic adjustment” necessary to achieve two key ob
Accidents

‘Power Loss’ Reported in BA 777 Short Landing at Heathrow

Reports attributed to the captain of a British Airways Boeing 777 that sustained heavy damage when landing at London Heathrow Airport at about 12:42 GMT to
Maintenance and Modifications

Aircraft Belts Creates Metal-plating Business

Aircraft Belts of Kemah, Texas, long a provider of aircraft occupant restraint systems, is branching into the corporate aircraft decorative plating busines
FBOs

Stevens Aviation Fined for Alleged Violation

The FAA proposed on March 19 to assess a $75,000 civil penalty against Stevens Aviation, the Greenville, S.C.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gulfstream IV Lighting Gets OK

B/E Aerospace received a PMA for its LED wash lighting for the Gulfstream IV.

Air Chef on the Menu at Universal Weather

Flight services specialist Universal Weather & Aviation selected Air Chef as the preferred business aviation caterer for its clients at four U.S.
Safety

Statistics Show No Airline Fatals Last Year

None of the 34 accidents that befell FAR Part 121 scheduled airlines last year resulted in fatalities, according to NTSB preliminary statistics.
Aircraft

Honeywell Begins Test Runs of TFE731-50

Ground test runs started last month on the 4,900-pound-thrust TFE731-50, Honeywell’s newest business jet engine.
Charter & Fractional

Buffett unfazed by a soft year for NetJets and FSI

As he does every year in his annual report, Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett gave his frank and folksy description of how his company’s many holdings
Aircraft

Global 5000 first flight pierces gloomy overcast

Early last month–while Bombardier’s business jet production was closed for a four-month plant shutdown in response to dropping sales and deliveries, and fo
Charter & Fractional

No positioning fees in new European charter

Bombardier Aerospace has launched Skyjet Europe, in which customers are charged a fixed hourly rate only for the hours flown with no positioning costs.
Training and Workforce

EBAA cites lack of training capacity

There is too little business-aircraft training capacity in Europe, according to a European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) survey.