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Security

TSA Proposes Repair Station Security Rule

The TSA on November 17 released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to strengthen aircraft repair station security.
Aircraft

Bombardier Planning G650 Competitor?

Bombardier CEO Pierre Beaudoin last month indicated that the Canadian manufacturer might launch a model to compete with the Gulfstream G650, but he did not
Aircraft

First Production CJ4 Rolled Out

Cessna Aircraft rolled out the first production Citation CJ4 last month and sent it to the paint and interior shops for completion.
ATC

ATC System Failure Causes Delays

On November 19, the FAA’s computerized system for loading flight plans failed, causing widespread traffic delays of up to 90 minutes and some airline flig
Regulations and Government

NTSB Wants More Helo Ops Oversight

The NTSB issued another set of recommendations regarding helicopter emergency medical service (EMS) operations, this time highlighting concerns with FAA ov
Aircraft

Lineage 1000 drops into Teterboro

Embraer took the Lineage 1000 into Teterboro Airport, N.J., last month to show it’s the largest business airplane the size-restricted airport can accept.
Airports

FAA vetoes Burbank noise curfew

On October 30 the FAA rejected the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority’s application for a nighttime noise curfew.
Accidents

Suit settled in crash of Learjet 60

A settlement has been reached in one lawsuit stemming from the September 2008 crash of a Learjet 60 in which Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein was injured.
Charter & Fractional

Euro VLJ taxis adjust to match weak demand

For Europe, the so-called very light jet (VLJ) revolution has turned out to be more a case of evolution in which only the most financially fit seem destine
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Amac Delivers First Cabin Outfitting Project

Amac Aerospace has delivered its first cabin completion project, a high-end executive outfitting for a Middle East head of state.
Safety

Helo Accident Rate Drops

In 2005 the International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST) was formed with the ambitious goal of reducing helicopter accidents 80 percent by 2016.
Rotorcraft

Eurocopter Unveils EC 175 Specs

Eurocopter has disclosed some performance numbers for the in-development EC 175 medium twin.
Rotorcraft

Deliveries Up, Orders Down at AW

Despite the gloomy economy, AgustaWestland disclosed sound financial figures for the first nine months of this year.
Rotorcraft

VIH, HNZ Team in Australia

Canada-based offshore operator VIH Aviation Group (VIH) and New Zealand-based HNZ Group last month announced the formation of a joint venture to provide of
Rotorcraft

PZL-Swidnik Delivers 1,000th Airframe

Poland-based PZL-Swidnik late in October delivered its 1,000th helicopter fuselage–an AW109 light utility helicopter–to AgustaWestland.
Aircraft

Pilot Report: Embraer Lineage 1000

Ask people why they finally decided to acquire a business airplane and they inevitably mention speed as the deciding factor.
Safety

EMS crash underscores value of risk assessment

When a veteran EMS helicopter pilot, probably thinking he was running out of options, decided to dive under a cloud deck to look for the ground, he crashed
Rotorcraft

Eurocopter reorganizes under Shape program

Eurocopter on October 22 launched a reorganization effort to address a slump in orders and shortcomings in areas where until recently CEO Lutz Bertling had
Training and Workforce

Eurocopter offers training for helideck landing officers

Eurocopter Training Services (ETS) will offer a training module for helideck landing officers (HLOs), the surface personnel in charge of helicopter operati
Regulations and Government

Agencies mandate new inspections for S-92 gearbox

The latest main gearbox (MGB) problem for the Sikorsky S-92A: foot-mount cracking that could lead to the complete separation of the MGB and subsequent loss
Regulations and Government

FAA rule change eases limits on sim training

Responding to concerns from pilots and training providers, among others, the FAA on October 20 corrected its earlier final rule that would have significant
Charter & Fractional

Flight planning, charter data merged on Caeroscene system

Austria’s Caeroscene IT Solutions claims to have developed software and a Web-based portal that can combine all core flight planning and support functions
Aircraft

In The Works: Piper Aircraft, PiperJet

Change has come fast and furious at Piper Aircraft during the past year, with sale of the company to Imprimis by majority owner American Capital in May, fo
Aircraft

In the works: Spectrum Aeronautical, S.40 Freedom

Spectrum Aeronautical has delayed first flight of its S.40 Freedom lightweight midsize twinjet to late next year.
Aircraft

In the works: Aerion, Supersonic business jet

At last month’s Dubai Air Show, Aerion reiterated its ongoing efforts to find a manufacturing and development partner for its nascent supersonic business j
Aircraft

In the works: Viking Aircraf, DHC-6-400 Twin Otter

Viking Aircraft’s modern upgrade of the Twin Otter has entered the final phase of testing and is slated for certification shortly.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: AMT Society To Hold Third Annual Skills Competition

March 16 through 18 marks the dates for the third annual Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) Society’s maintenance skills competition (MSC).
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: Piaggio Aero Expands Service Network

Three new service centers located in Fort Lauderdale, Toronto and Montreal have been added to the Piaggio Aero network.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: Gore Design Completions To Receive ODA approval

The FAA will award completions center Gore Design Completions an organization designation authorization (ODA) before year-end.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hawker Beechcraft Gets $14 Million MRO Facility

Pewaukee, Wis.-based VJS Lincoln, a division of VJS Construction Services that specializes in aviation development and construction, recently completed con