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Agreement on Galileo seen as enhancing GPS

It took several years for the U.S.
Avionics

Satcom maker unveils 4-channel Swift64 unit

At the NBAA Convention last month, EMS Technologies announced that it will begin delivering its new four-channel HSD-400 satcom data terminal early next ye
Aircraft

More Cuts for Bombardier, Embraer

Both Bombardier and Embraer announced cuts in regional jet production that will see next year’s CRJ200 output fall by 25 percent and total Embraer RJ deliv
Aircraft

728 Creditors Weigh Liquidation

Creditors expect to start reviewing a status report due on November 2 from a court-appointed insolvency administrator for Fairchild Dornier’s 728 program d
Aircraft

Mesa Answers US Air Distress Calls

Mesa Air Group has cut salaries among its senior management by 23 percent; the company will credit the proceeds to US Airways in support of the major airli
Aircraft

XJet, Embraer Form Parts Partnership

ExpressJet became the first airline to join the new Embraer Collective Inventory Planning (ECIP) program, in an effort to better manage its spare parts inv
Charter & Fractional

Pogo Jet Reveals Deployment Details

In a December 13 amendment to Pogo Jet’s S-1 registration statement for its initial public stock offering, the company provided more information about its
Maintenance and Modifications

BLR King Air Winglets Flying Off the Shelf

Everett, Wash.-based BLR Aerospace late last week received two record-breaking sales for its King Air winglet systems from Elliott Aviation and Cutter Avia
Maintenance and Modifications

Dallas Airmotive Expanding Turbine Maintenance Network

BBA Aviation-owned engine repair and overhaul company Dallas Airmotive plans to open a regional turbine center next month at the Washington County Airport
Aircraft

ATR Considering Heavier Models

Franco-Italian aircraft maker ATR and engine supplier Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) have begun studies on higher-weight applications of the 48-seat
Airports

Danbury, Conn., Accused of Trying To Close Airport

The “egregious behavior” of the city of Danbury, Conn., in failing to cut trees on the approach for Runway 26 at Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) is a “blat
Maintenance and Modifications

Hush-kit Rivals in Shouting Match

Stage III Technologies, which is still working to obtain certification of its thrust reverser for the Gulfstream II and III, claims that its Stage 3 hush k
FBOs

SheltAir To Acquire Jet Exec Center at PIE

SheltAir Aviation Services last month announced it will acquire the former Jet Executive Center FBO at Florida’s St.
ATC

Garmin Approved for WAAS Precision Approaches

The Garmin GNS 480 all-in-one GPS/navcom is now approved for primary-means WAAS navigation and localizer precision with vertical guidance (LPV) approaches.
Maintenance and Modifications

Safe Flight AOA Integrated into Challenger Retrofit

Safe Flight Instrument last month announced it has gained approval for a low-airspeed awareness (LAA) display as part of the angle-of-attack (AOA) computer
Charter & Fractional

FAA postpones deadline for seat rule compliance

The FAA has postponed until November 29 the compliance deadline for a controversial flight standards handbook bulletin that addresses aircraft configuratio
Airports

Japan gets its first bizav airport

For the first time in its history, Japan early next year will dedicate an airport to business and commuter aircraft.
Engines

Engine Alliance-powered A380 wins EASA/FAA certification

The Airbus A380 powered by Engine Alliance GP7200 engines received joint European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and FAA type certification last Friday.
Airports

New French business aviation airport

A new business aviation airport has opened, albeit modestly, in western France.
Aircraft

New turboprop singles for business aviation

In the past, turboprop singles used for business flying typically did not offer the speed, load capability or systems redundancy of turboprop twins, though
Security

TSA progress slow on NBAA’s security program

The head of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has said that he fully supports NBAA’s Transportation Security Administration Access Certifica
Aircraft

Fokker 100s find niche in exec/shuttle market

Some 30 operators are now evaluating executive and corporate shuttle versions of the Fokker 100 twinjet (the F100EJ and F100CS, respectively), according to
Engines

Honda, GE announce partnership details

The CEOs of Honda Motor and GE Transportation, a division of General Electric, signed the definitive agreement during the NBAA Convention last month to cre
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

EADS Gets Money for Advanced UAV Study

EADS Defense and Security Division confirmed that three European governments have provided funds for a risk-reduction study of the company’s concept for a
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Accidents

Preliminary Report: MU-2 found in Napa River

MITSUBISHI MU-2B-40, NAPA, CALIF., MARCH 11, 2004–The owner-pilot of the 1979 Mitsubishi twin turboprop, N966MA, and his passenger were ki
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Oil-Rig S-76 lost in Gulf

SIKORSKY S-76A++, GALVESTON, TEXAS, MARCH 23, 2004–The NTSB has concluded its on-scene investigation of the accident that sent S-76A++ N57
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Cargo MU-2 crashed en route to Bangor

MITSUBISHI MU-2, PITTSFIELD, MASS., MARCH 25, 2004–At about 5:45 a.m., MU-2 N201UV crashed a half mile east of Pittsfield Airport (PSF).
Accidents

Factual Report: Caravan encountered wind shear

CESSNA CARAVAN 208B, ROCKFORD, ILL., DEC.
Accidents

Final Report: Midfield touchdown, tailwind caused Citation overrun

CESSNA CITATION S550, BIG BEAR, CALIF., AUG.
Accidents

Final Report: Stall in icing downed King Air on approach

RAYTHEON KING AIR E90, RENO, NEV., MARCH 13, 2002–The NTSB determined the probable cause of the accident was the pilot’s inadequate approa