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Jet-Alliance Offers Plan for DayJet Eclipse 500s

While various entrepreneurs have tried to buy and resell the 28 Eclipse 500 very light jets that were flown by bankrupt air-taxi firm DayJet, none has succ
Charter & Fractional

Fractional Aircraft Companies Offer Creative Solutions

As the recession tightens its grip on the economy, fractional aircraft providers have stepped up their marketing efforts not only to sell more shares but a
Safety

Fatal crash shines light on in-flight icing danger

The crash of Colgan Air/Continental Connection Flight 3407 (a Bombardier Dash 8 Q400) on February 2 has again raised the same issues about in-flight icing
Regulations and Government

TSA revises ‘Playbook’ airport security measures

Following bungled security inspections of general aviation facilities at Nashville International Airport and Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks
Regulations and Government

Lawsuit Demands FAA Action on ‘Most Wanted’ Improvements

The National Air Disaster Alliance/Foundation (NADA/F) has filed a lawsuit in the U.S.
Accidents

DJ AM Sues over Learjet 60 Crash

Adam Goldstein, aka DJ AM, last month filed suit against Bombardier, Goodyear and other related parties for injuries and emotional trauma he sustained in a
Airports

Avitat HPN Fighting Loss of Hangar Lease

FBO Avitat Westchester is about to lose the lease on one of the largest hangars–E-1–at Westchester County Airport in White Plains, N.Y.
Aircraft

Another Delay for Diamond D-Jet Program

Diamond Aircraft has again delayed certification of the single-engine D-Jet and is now planning for approval early next year.
Maintenance and Modifications

Mx Tech Charged with Selling Stolen Parts

An aircraft maintenance technician who worked for Cessna Aircraft has been charged with one count of selling stolen aircraft parts, according to the U.S.
Training and Workforce

Mechanics Are Winners at Mx Skills Contest

At the Aviation Industry Expo held from March 10 to 12 in Las Vegas, 15 teams of maintenance technicians vied for top honors in the second annual maintenan
Maintenance and Modifications

Foam Compliance Pricey for Hangar Owners and Operators

In a survey of members who own or operate aircraft hangars, the National Air Transportation Association asked how new National Fire Protection Association
Maintenance and Modifications

Goodyear Celebrates 100 Years of Aviation Tires

One hundred years after introducing the first aviation tire–the Wing Aeroplane tire–Goodyear Tire and Rubber is adding a new tire to its lineup, the Flight
Engines

TCM Flies Bonanza on Unleaded Aviation Fuel

With pressure increasing on the Environmental Protection Agency to mandate elimination of tetraethyl lead from avgas, Teledyne Continental Motors (TCM) has
Maintenance and Modifications

OEM Strategy Seeks To Minimize PMA Parts

Operators and maintenance providers have long been concerned about OEMs limiting the ability of non-factory-authorized entities to repair components or mec
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Bird remains found on PHI S-76

Sikorsky S-76C++, Morgan City, La., Jan.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Metal Particles discovered in engine

McDonnell Douglas MD 600, San Clemente, Calif., Feb.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Cockpit fire in CRJ

Bombardier CRJ200, Tallahassee, Fla., March 1, 2009–The ASA Airlines regional jet had a cockpit fire after external power was applied as the airplane was b
Accidents

Preliminary Report: German Cheyenne crashes

Piper PA-42-720 Cheyenne III, Konigstein, Germany, Jan.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Premeir I veers off runway

Hawker Beechcraft 390 Premier I, Lewistown, Mo., Dec.
Accidents

Factual Report: Eclipse loses fairing in flight

Eclipse EA500, Rockford, Ill., July 17, 2008–The North American Jet Charter Eclipse was on an IFR flight when the pilots reduced power to enter a cloud dec
Accidents

Final Report: Runway incursions plague system

Bombardier Learjet 60/Embraer ERJ 145, Chicago, July 21, 2008–The NTSB determined that the probable cause of the near miss of the Electrolux Home Pr
Accidents

Final Report: GIV nosegear collapsed

Gulfstream IV, Sugar Land, Texas, Nov.
Accidents

Final Report: Faulty Maintenance cited in fatal crash

Aerospatiale AS 350-BA, Princeville, Hawaii, March 8, 2007–The NTSB determined the probable cause of the AS 350 crash was the failure of maintenance person
Accidents

Final Report: Slush, crosswind factors in nosegear separation

Cessna 551 Citation II/SP, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Dec.
Accidents

Final report: Bell inadvertently entered IFR conditions

Bell 407, Huntsville, Texas, June 8, 2008–The Board determined the probable cause of the EMS 407 accident was the pilot’s failure to identify and ar
Regulations and Government

Airport Trust Fund faces shortfall, GAO warns

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) warned last month that the excise taxes that feed the Airport and Airway Trust Fund have been lower than previou
Regulations and Government

Garvey Withdraws Name from DOT Post

Former FAA Administrator Jane Garvey, who served on President Obama’s transportation transition team, has withdrawn her name from consideration for the pos
Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA to FAA: Define ‘Current’

After issuing a letter of interpretation reminding the maintenance community of the meaning of the word “current” in FAR 91.409(f)(3), the FAA has received
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Europe Launches ‘Summer Card’

Fractional provider NetJets Europe launched the “Summer Card” for Middle Eastern customers who are planning to spend their vacations in Europe this summer.
Charter & Fractional

Trial Date Set for Platinum Jet Defendants

The six individuals who were arrested and charged earlier this year in connection with the Platinum Jet Management Challenger 600 crash at Teterboro Airpor