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IS&S Cockpit Certified in PC-12

The retrofit flat-panel cockpit from Exton, Pa.-based Innovative Solutions & Support has gained its STC, clearing the way for hardware shipments to aut
Avionics

Less Costly EVS Sensors on the Way?


Speaking at an Embry-Riddle seminar on the future of aviation maintenance in late May, an engineer for L-3 Avionics Systems seemed to indicate the co
Charter & Fractional

Operational Control Workshops Scheduled

Starting with a session on June 7 in Anchorage, Alaska, the FAA has scheduled more briefings on its proposed guidance policy on air carrier operational con
Avionics

Universal certifies Vision 1 in Challenger

The FAA in late May granted the first Part 25 STC for a synthetic-vision system (SVS), handing over the approval paperwork to Universal Avionics after the
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Charter & Fractional

Air-taxi Operator’s Certificate Revoked

The FAA last month revoked the Part 135 air carrier operating certificate of American Air Network (AAN) of Chesterfield, Mo.
Regulations and Government

Short Final for SIC Type-rating Deadline

Unless the FAA makes a last-minute change to the timetable, pilots have until June 6 to comply with a new second-in-command (SIC) type-rating rule.
Regulations and Government

Unrest Persists over Rest Rules

The FAA recently received several requests for interpretation of FAR 135.263(d) and 135.267(b), (d) and (e).
Aircraft

In The Works: Embraer Phenom 100

Early last month Embraer announced it cut the first metal for its Phenom 100 very light jet.
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Aircraft

In The Works: Grob G180 SPn Utility Jet

Grob Aerospace recently announced significant enhancements to its G180 SPn light jet.
Aircraft

In The Works: Raytheon Hawker 4000

On May 31, Raytheon Aircraft reached the FAA’s five-year time limit for certification of the Hawker 4000 (née Horizon) under Part 25 amendments that existe
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Regulations and Government

No change to personal-use rules

Business aviation dodged two bullets last month when Congress struck two provisions from the Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act of 2005 that would hav
Charter & Fractional

Phenom chosen for Euro charter operations

A Zurich-based start-up charter operator announced at EBACE last month its plans to place into “low-cost, on-demand” charter service a fleet of Embraer Phe

Chen vs Sino Swearingen Set for Trial

The lawsuit in which former Sino Swearingen president  and CEO Carl Chen is suing the company for breach of contract and other alleged wrongdoings is

Playing Germany’s Slot Game

Slot reservation procedures will be in place at about 20 German airports during the World Cup soccer tournament, scheduled from June 9 to July 9.
FBOs

Happy 60th Birthday, New York FBO

New York Jet Corporate Flight Center at Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma, N.Y., is celebrating its 60th year as an FBO.
FBOs

No Free Lunch but Free Cleaning

Cutter Aviation is offering a free (one-time) aircraft detailing or wash to every customer who taxis into its Phoenix FBO headquarters.
Aircraft

Airbus ACJs Join Elite 180-Minute Club

Airbus airline and corporate jet versions of the A319 and A320, as well as the A321, recently received FAA approval for 180-minute extended-range commercia
Charter & Fractional

It’s No Pet Peeve to NetJets

Under the fractional aircraft ownership provider’s recently introduced PennVet VIP program, owners traveling with pets in the U.S.

Mideast Bizav Event Expanding

The organizers of the Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) event plan to expand future meetings to include an aircraft static display and exhibit area and
Regulations and Government

FAA no closer on financing plans

In testimony before the Senate appropriations subcommittee on transportation early last month, FAA Administrator Marion Blakey continued to play her cards

Negotiations to continue for Mesaba, employees

The judge overseeing the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of Minneapolis-based Mesaba Airlines ruled last month that the airline may not unilaterally cancel the

Universal offers more online options

Like a lot of companies, Universal Weather & Aviation has invested heavily in its online presence in the last few years.
Aircraft

International Operations

When Charles Lindbergh single-handedly flew his airplane across the Atlantic in 1927, there was little for aviator to plan before the journey.
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Aircraft

Dassault Ratchets Up Customer Support

A Falcon parts price guarantee program and a program to improve dispatch reliability are two of the latest efforts Dassault has launched as part of a plan
Charter & Fractional

Another Twist for the JetPass Card

JetPass Ultimate is a new jet card program from Cleveland-based Flight Options.
ATC

Airspace Flow Program Set To Flow

Early this month the FAA is scheduled to start a new air traffic management initiative called the Airspace Flow Program (see Advisory Circular 90-102).
Aircraft

Part 25 NPRM Aimed at Bizjet Interiors

The FAA is developing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) addressing special requirements for the interiors of transport-category business jets.
Accidents

TWA 800... 10 years later: Putting the conspiracy theories to rest

Ten years ago this month our aviation community suffered its second major hull loss in two months.
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Aircraft

Caravan Safety Initiative Launched

Cessna has joined with the FAA and the Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association (RACCA) for a Caravan “educational and awareness campaign.” The coalition “w
Aircraft

Will Hawker 450 Move to Front Burner?

Raytheon Aircraft might make a “formal announcement later in the year” on a new or derivative business jet.