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Aircraft
On Cusp of Certification, Superjet Gains Big Order
Superjet International secured a key export order for the SSJ100 in January, while SSJ manufacturer Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) acknowledged that certific
Aircraft
Bombardier Belfast Wins Learjet 85 Composite Work
Bombardier Aerospace’s facility in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has been selected to develop and produce the composite wing skin panels and spar compo
Aircraft
Canada OKs Gulfstream G350/450 for Higher Altitudes
The Gulfstream G350 and G450 received Transport Canada approval to operate at their maximum cruise altitude of 45,000 feet.
FBOs
Cambridge Airport rebrands as eastern England bizav hub
Cambridge Airport is the new name for the field in England that, two years ago, changed its name from Cambridge City Airport to Marshall Airport Cambridge.
Safety
Helo groups criticize EMS NPRM
Last month key industry players expressed strong concerns about proposed FAA rule changes for helicopter operations, particular those governing emergency m
Aircraft
NTSB issues recommendations for aircraft restraints
• Require manufacturers to modify restraint systems vulnerable to being used incorrectly in newly built GA airplanes and to modify restraints in existing a
Accidents
Lawsuit: ATC Provided Old Wx Data to Trooper 2
The State of Maryland has filed a $4 million suit against the FAA alleging controller negligence related to the 
Aircraft
In the Works: Daher-Socata NTx
Aircraft
In the Works: Dassault SMS
Although few details are available about Dassault’s super-midsize SMS Falcon, the company is aiming for
Safety
Bizav Safety Nearly Unchanged in 2010
Despite a modest increase in the number of business aircraft flight hours between last year and 2009, the number of accidents remained virtually sta
Charter & Fractional
Part 121 Fatigue Regulations Months Away
Revised rules for flight, duty and rest times for Part 121 flight crews are still several months away, according to the FAA.
Maintenance and Modifications
Orders Flying In for Falcon 900 Winglets
Since Aviation Partners announced in October that it would begin accepting orders for its drag-reducing blended winglets for the Dassault Falcon 900
Sustainability and Environment
Eco-diesel Jet Fuel Plant Planned in Brazil
Airbus, Brazilian carrier TAM Linhas Aéreas and others interested in the feasibility of biofuels for aviation use are working to establish a “bio-ke
Accidents
PRELIMINARY REPORT: PHENOMS SUFFER RUNWAY DEPARTURES
Embraer Phenom 100, La Verne, Calif, Dec.
Accidents
PRELIMINARY REPORT: KING AIR LOSES DOOR IN FLIGHT
Hawker Beechcraft King Air 300, Minneapolis, Dec.
Accidents
PRELIMINARY REPORT: FRENCH TURBOPROP SUFFERS FATAL CRASH
Hawker Beechcraft King Air C90A, St.
Accidents
PRELIMINARY REPORT: MERIDIANS SUFFER ENGINE FAILURES
Piper PA-46-500TP, Port Mansfield, Texas, Oct.
Accidents
FACTUAL REPORT: GIV DAMAGED IN TAXI ACCIDENT
Gulfstream IV, New York, N.Y., July 27, 2010–While the twinjet was taxiing to its parking area on the ramp at John F.
Accidents
FACTUAL REPORT: FLAP SETTINGS EYED IN MU-2 CRASH
Mitsubishi MU-2B-60, Elyria, Ohio, Jan 18, 2010–The turboprop twin was destroyed and its ATP-rated pilot and three passengers were killed when it cr
Accidents
FINAL REPORT: PILOT, ATC CITED IN KING AIR WEATHER CRASH
Hawker Beechcraft King Air B100, Benavides, Texas, Oct.
Training and Workforce
Utah Highway Patrol First Eurocopter AS350 Sim Graduates
FBOs
Texas Airport Seeks FBO Operator
Midway Regional Airport in Midlothian, Texas, has issued a request for proposals for an experienced operator to take over the current airport-operat
Airports
Avfuel Expands Dealer Network
Independent fuel supplier Avfuel has added several new venues to its network of dealers.
Airports
New FBO Network Established
Aviation fuels supplier Delk's Valley Oil has formed the Paragon Aviation Group of FBOs, which it says will offer members leveraged buying power on service