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Maintenance and Modifications
Western Aircraft Propeller: SAIB Is Improper
In an August 19 AINmxReports news item titled “FAA Issues SAIB F
Maintenance and Modifications
IAM: GE Ignored Offers To Save Albuquerque Plant
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) has accused General Electric Aviation of failing to seriously consider viable propo
Maintenance and Modifications
Asian Airports To Promote Green Practices
Major Chinese, Japanese and Korean airports, members of the newly formed East Asia Airports Alliance, have signed a “Green Airport Declaration” committing
Maintenance and Modifications
WestWind Technologies Opens New Facility
WestWind Technologies has opened its new Huntsville Aircraft Modification & Integration Center.
Maintenance and Modifications
Westcor Aviation Adds Turbomeca Maintenance Center
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Westcor Aviation has been certified a Turbomeca-approved maintenance center.
Security
Business Aviation Safety Continues To Improve
While flight hours are down an estimated 20 to 30 percent from last year, business aviation accidents declined by nearly 50 percent during the first three
Safety
EBAA ERP Manual Aids ICAO SMS Compliance
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) is developing an emergency response planning manual for business aircraft owners and operators.
Aircraft
Eclipse Aerospace Begins Mods on E-500s
Eclipse Aerospace, the new owner of the assets of Eclipse Aviation, has wasted no time consolidating facilities, organizing inventory and modifying Eclipse
Regulations and Government
NATA Survey Shows Effects of FAA Inconsistencies
A recent survey conducted by the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) about inconsistent FAA regulatory interpretations has yielded “troubling, y
Engines
Japan Joins Green Asia and Pacific Aviation Partnership
Japan has become the latest partner in the Asia and Pacific Initiative to Reduce Emissions (Aspire), joining the FAA, Airservices Australia and Airways New
Charter & Fractional
JetBird’s Start-up Grounded by Delays at Embraer
Production delays at Embraer’s factory and an associated bottleneck in the pilot training process for its new Phenom 100 light jet have delayed the
Aircraft
Aerion Claims It Will Be First To Market with an SSBJ
Aerion chairman Robert Bass is using the NBAA Convention next week to reiterate the company’s commitment to forging a partnership with one or more OEM part
Aircraft
Stratos Nets First Order, To Unveil Mockup at NBAA
Bend, Ore.-based Stratos Aircraft yesterday received the first deposit for its new single-engine Stratos 714 very light jet.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
New Finance Terms Available for Cessna Props
Cessna Finance has introduced new lower-rate financing for Cessna piston singles and Caravan turboprops.
Safety
Grey Owl’s Human-factors Course Meets PDP Goal
Richard Komarniski, who has for 16 years been teaching human factors and safety subjects, spoke on Monday at the NBAA IA renewal session on safety manageme
Regulations and Government
GA Caucus takes on the TSA
Shortly after congressmen Vernon Ehlers and Allen Boyd spearheaded the formation of a General Aviation Caucus in the House of Representatives in April, the
Avionics
WSI wx coverage goes global
WSI has rolled out the Fusion 2.2 version of its online software service, which provides worldwide information on changing flight, airport and airspace con
Maintenance and Modifications
Web ops-tracking service adds inventory module
SkyBooks, a unit of Textron, is adding an integrated inventory tracking module to its maintenance-tracking and operations management service.
Avionics
Honeywell’s SmartRunway, SmartLanding Are TSO’d
Honeywell’s new SmartRunway and SmartLanding technologies have received FAA Technical Standard Order approval.
Maintenance and Modifications
Hartzell Offers Top Prop Conversions for Cessna 206
Hartzell Propeller’s new Top Prop three-blade propeller upgrade kit for the Cessna 206 is now available.
Avionics
Guardian Mobility Wins STC for GPS Tracking Device
Guardian Mobility’s Guardian 3i GPS tracking device has gained a Transport Canada supplemental type certificate on Beech 1900C and 1900D turboprops and wil
Engines
Daher-Socata mulls NTx power, says partners will determine type
Daher-Socata’s target of formally launching a new eight- to 10-seat or equivalent weight twin-engine business airplane sometime next year is still planned,
FBOs
Masters of the art of static display
With the Orlando venue rapidly assuming the role of the NBAA annual meeting and convention’s “unofficial” home, static display host Showalter Flying Servic
Safety
A greener de-icer soon to debut
One of the founders and innovators of the TKS anti-icing system plans to launch the world’s first environmentally friendly anti-icing fluid called TKS Sust
Aircraft
Embraer expects to cut metal for new Legacys in early ‘10
Several years ago, Brazilian manufacturer Embraer announced its intent to become “a major player” in the business aviation industry.
FBOs
Meridian toughing it out in tight charter market
The Meridian Companies at Teterboro Airport come to Orlando epitomizing the old saw that “when times get tough the tough get going.” The Meridian NBAA boot
FBOs
FBO Survey: The Americas
Each year NBAA Convention News’ sister publication Aviation International News’ conducts a survey of readers who use FBOs and asks them to ra
Aircraft
Prices and usage are down as charter market feels the pinch
When is a business jet not a business jet?–When it has been developed into a regional jet that has been converted into a corporate jet.
Training and Workforce
SimCom upgrades units, adds light-jet fam course
SimCom Training Centers is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, as well as the addition of new training programs and upgraded simulators.
