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Engines

TDG Aero intros fault-interuption device

TDG Aerospace has introduced the Universal Fault Interrupter (UFI 3000), designed to prevent ignition sources resulting from arcing events in aircraft elec
Training and Workforce

Simuflite and Dassalt partner on MX training

CAE SimuFlite has inked a deal with Dassault Falcon Jet to develop and deliver a technical training curriculum for maintenance technicians, beginning the s

Bizav’s worst nightmare comes terrifyingly true

When terrorists plunged their hijacked airliners into the twin towers of New York’s World Trade Center and the Pentagon last month, it had an immediate eff
Regulations and Government

MX Software eases working with regs

Aircraft Technical Publishers (ATP) has launched its newest software platform–Navigator V.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Falcon Jet adds field service reps

Dassault Falcon Jet has named four new field service representatives (FSR) in the U.S.

NBAA postpones show; board will meet in D.C.

In the wake of the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington on September 11, the NBAA canceled its 54th annual convention in New Orleans last month “to

Airborne terror attacks shatter American aviation

The tragedy of September 11, 2001, began with what is arguably the most far-reaching aviation event since the Enola Gay released its burden over Hiroshima.
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Jepp moving from paper to electrons

Jeppesen is holding its own in a difficult business market, according to Mark Van Tine, president of the Englewood, Colo.-based instrument chart-publishing
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan appoints Challenger tech rep

Duncan Aviation has appointed Scott Shefke as Bombardier Challenger technical representative.

Bush Appoints Stevens Aviation CEO to Iraq Mission

Thomas Foley, CEO of Greenville, S.C.-based Stevens Aviation, has been appointed by President Bush to serve as director of private-sector development in Ir

Pilatus owners and pilots gather for carefree hoedown

When Pilatus unveiled the PC-12 turboprop single at the 1989 NBAA Convention in Atlanta, the Swiss company envisioned it as a utility airplane geared for s
Maintenance and Modifications

GII Hush Kit/Thrust Reverser Warranty Doubled

Really Quiet has doubled the warranty on its Stage 3 hush kit and thrust-reverser system for the Gulfstream II.

Who should be the boss at a corporate flight department?

Who’s the best choice when a flight department manager position opens up? For the past 50 or so years, the people who usually got the nod were pilots, whet
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Airports

Customs Desertignates User-fee Airports

Williams Gateway Airport in Mesa, Ariz., and Roswell Industrial Air Center in Roswell, N.M., have been designated by the Customs and Border Protection Agen

Cessna President Remains on ‘Indefinite Leave’

Charles Johnson, 60, who was named president of Cessna in March, remains on an “indefinite leave” of absence since late August due to undisclosed ongoing m
Accidents

Manufacturers fingered in Greek Falcon 900 upset

The 24 deadly seconds of the Sept.
Maintenance and Modifications

A ‘WIN’ Win Situation for Raytheon Customers

“Beechcraft and Hawker owners can now find parts for their aircraft anywhere in the world with the click of a mouse,” says Raytheon Aircraft of its expande
Accidents

Wellstone King Air Crash Victims Settle

Family members of the late Sen.
ATC

Independent review board gives SATS thumbs down

Despite having received millions of dollars in federal government funding, NASA’s small aircraft transportation system (SATS) has been described as “unprom
Aircraft

Raytheon Following Through on RVSM for Older Jets

Operators of Beechjets, MU-300s (Diamonds) and Hawker 700s will have an RVSM solution from Raytheon Aircraft in the near future.
Avionics

Surviving, with a little help from technology

“Because it is there.” If ever there was a case of a reporter taking a quote out of context, this is it.
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Airports

Montreal Airport Renamed for Former PM Trudeau

Transport Canada announced last month that Montreal Dorval Airport will be officially renamed Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport to honor Canada’s

Bigger crowds offset slow sales at ILA 2002

ILA has doubled in size since it moved to Berlin Schoenefeld Airport from Hanover 10 years ago.
Aircraft

With A700 flying, Adam leads very light jet pack

A few aviation entrepreneurs have imprinted their name in the industry not only because they have provided a great product or service, but also because the
Rotorcraft

Eurocopter seeks OK for IFR approaches to hover

Eurocopter is making further strides toward its aim of certifying a helicopter to make IFR approaches to a hover, over a given point on the ground and at a
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Airports

HPN Expansion Opposed Due To Reservoir Concerns

Bronx city councilman Oliver Koppell introduced a resolution into the New York state legislature calling for curtailing any plans to expand Westchester Cou
Accidents

Portuguese Investigating Fatal King Air Accident

The Portuguese government is investigating the September 12 fatal accident of a 1977 King Air 200 in which the British pilot and all eight Spanish passenge
Aircraft

Inspection Required of GV Balance Weight Installation

A one-time inspection is required to ensure that all installation fasteners are in place for the left and right aileron balance weights on Gulfstream Vs, i
Maintenance and Modifications

New Repair Station Rules To Be Delayed–Again

For the second time since being adopted on Aug.
Maintenance and Modifications

Cessna’s Cescom Goes Online

Cessna’s computerized maintenance-service program, Cescom, is now online, allowing Citation customers to manage their maintenance records in real time.