Content Archive: January 2007

Training and Workforce

ERAU Up and Running after Christmas Tornado

Spring semester classes at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) started today despite an F2 tornado that ripped through the campus and destroyed mos
ATC

Union Rejects FAA Call for Federal Mediation

The union representing air traffic controllers rejected the FAA’s request yesterday for federal mediation to help the agency reach a labor agreement with c
Aircraft

Cessna Wins Caravan Crash Lawsuit

A jury in Anchorage, Alaska, reached a verdict in favor of Cessna in a lawsuit arising from the Oct.
Safety

AD Followed PenAir and Other Icing Accidents

In its determination of the probable cause of the PenAir Caravan crash, the Safety Board also said that a factor contributing to the accident “was the lack
Charter & Fractional

Another Flight Options Beechjet Dual Flameout

A Flight Options Beechjet 400A (N691TA) yesterday afternoon experienced a dual-engine flameout en route from Indianapolis International Airport to Marco Is
Rotorcraft

Tale of Survival in the Ocean After S-76 Crash

Following the crash of a Sikorsky S-76 into the Gulf of Mexico, the two pilots and 10 passengers survived several hours in the water before being rescued,
Accidents

Just Do It: Crew of Troubled Nike GV Did

The maiden flight yesterday of Nike’s newest Gulfstream V–a 2002 model acquired by the sneaker giant on November 2–ended uneventfully, but not as originall
Charter & Fractional

Comments Due Friday on FAA’s Wet-lease Guidance

November 25 is the comment deadline for FAA’s proposed guidance on business aircraft wet leases.
Rotorcraft

NTSB: ’Urgent’ Action Needed on Sikorsky S-76

An ongoing investigation into the August 10 fatal crash of an S-76C+ in the Baltic Sea has led the NTSB to ask the FAA to take “urgent” action on several r
Aircraft

Boeing Business Jets Offering a Bigger BBJ

Boeing Business Jets announced yesterday at the Dubai Air Show that it is now offering the BBJ3, an executive version of its new 737-900ER.