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Grob Light Jet Progressing in Flight-envelope Expansion

The flight-test program of the Grob Aerospace G180 SPn Utility Jet is progressing well, company officials said yesterday during a briefing at its Tussenhau
Maintenance and Modifications

New Service Difficulty Reporting Rules To Be Withdrawn

The FAA yesterday issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to withdraw its new rules that amend the service difficulty reporting (SDR) requirements for air c
Safety

NTSB Chairman: Runway Incursion System Inadequate

NTSB acting chairman Mark Rosenker said the FAA’s airport movement area safety system (AMASS) is not adequate to prevent serious runway collisions.
FBOs

NATA Appeals to Congress on EPA Rule

In a letter to all 535 members of Congress, National Air Transportation Association (NATA) president James Coyne highlighted what he calls “costly and ill-
Safety

AOPA Says FAA Addressing Wrong MU-2 ’Problem’

“The MU-2B turboprop does not need yet another certification review,” according to AOPA.

Haskins Remains President of Signature Flight Support

Signature Flight Support president Beth Haskins remains at her post, despite an announcement earlier this year that she would be leaving this month.
Rotorcraft

Glass Cockpit Introduced for Bell Helicopters

Bell Helicopter selected Chelton Flight Systems to provide a glass cockpit for the company’s light single-engine helicopters.

'Business as Usual' at Delta AirElite

Airline travelers on Delta, Northwest and other airlines operating under bankruptcy protection might face longer lines, delays and fuller and less frequent
Accidents

Pilots Killed in Crash of Brazilian CitationJet

The Department of Civil Aviation of Brazil is investigating the September 16 crash of a 1997 CitationJet following an apparent loss of control during the i
Engines

Garrett/Piedmont Consolidating Engine Work

Over the next couple of months Garrett/Piedmont Hawthorne/Associated will be closing its engine repair facilities in Long Island, N.Y., Columbus, Ohio, and
Avionics

STC coming soon for Iris EVS

L-3 Avionics Systems anticipates gaining STC approval for its Iris enhanced-vision system (EVS) this month after the successful conclusion of flight testin
FBOs

AIN Readers Rate Top FBOs in the Americas

Old favorites and new names earned high ratings in this year’s AIN FBO Survey Top 40 list.
FBOs

Report Shows Business Improved for Signature

BBA Aviation, the parent company of Signature Flight Support, released its annual report for last year and the results show that Signature's revenue climbe
Aircraft

First Eclipses Go to DayJet, Performance Data Released

Eclipse Aviation delivered to DayJet its first three Eclipse 500 VLJs on March 31, bringing Eclipse’s delivery total to five.
Avionics

MagnaStar To Remain on the Air through End 2008

Verizon Airfone has sent letters to customers informing them that the MagnaStar air-to-ground phone service will stay on the air until at least the end of
FBOs

DAE To Buy Landmark, Standard Aero for $1.8 Billion

SEC documents filed yesterday reveal that Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) will pay $1.8 billion–$300 million more than originally estimated–for the Carlyl
Regulations and Government

FAA seeks to expand drug & alcohol testing

“So now the guy I send seat covers to for cleaning has to have a drug program?” one irate Part 145 operator practically shouted into the telephone.
Maintenance and Modifications

OnCall corporate Jet Repair finds a niche with mobile response to aogs

“I know what it feels like to be sitting on an airport where there’s no maintenance available, staring at a flat nosewheel.
Aircraft

New plant shops to accommodate Falcon 7X

On June 17 Dassault Falcon Jet held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new paint hangar at the company’s Little Rock, Ark.
Maintenance and Modifications

LHT introduces 'get me home' service

Lufthansa Technik introduced a new premium service at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in May.
Training and Workforce

Northrop Rice develps Malaysian MX school

Northrop Rice USA completed a five-year contract developing the Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology (MIAT), with a handover ceremony in Kuala Lumpur
Maintenance and Modifications

Raytheon opens Euro spares center

Concerned about continuing international shipping delays because of post-9/11 U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ni-Cad replacements for large bizjets

Securaplane Technologies of Tucson, Ariz., has announced the availability of a sealed lead-acid battery for Gulfstream IIIs and IVs and Falcon 2000/2000EXs
Training and Workforce

SimuFlite adds Citation X and Falcon MX training

CAE SimuFlite is set to begin offering Citation X technical training by this fall.
Engines

Elliott Aviation offers Williams-Rolls service

Elliott Aviation of Moline, Ill., has authorization to do full line service and maintenance on the Williams-Rolls FJ44-1A/2C and -2A turbofans used on the
Maintenance and Modifications

Aviall expands L.A. customer service

Aviall Services opened a new Los Angeles customer-service center at Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
Engines

Bizjet completes Spey maintenance event

Tulsa, Okla.-based BizJet International announced the completion of its first Spey midlife event after becoming a Rolls-Royce-authorized overhaul facility.
Airports

London Luton Airport gets line maintenance

Hamlin Jet has joined with Northern Executive Aviation (NEA) of Manchester, UK, to open a satellite service center at London Luton Airport (EGGW).
Aircraft

Butler an bizjet target Learjet 20s for RVSM

The worldwide fleet of approximately 500 Learjet 20-series aircraft is the target for an RVSM solution offered by Olathe, Kan.-based Butler National.
Maintenance and Modifications

DatcoMedia is rosetta stone of MX software

One of the major irritants with software is that few maintenance programs interact with one another.