Content Archive: February 2007

Aircraft

Learjet 45 Approved for London City

Bombardier’s Learjet 45 has completed certification to fly into London City Airport– the downtown facility with a 5.5-degree steep approach and a single 4,
Safety

FSI upgrading training for runway emergencies

Luckily for my passengers, aircraft and me, the only times I’ve experienced a runway excursion have been during training.
Maintenance and Modifications

Raisbeck's ZR Lite system includes West Star RVSM

The FAA has approved a pairing of Raisbeck Engineering’s ZR Lite performance system for the Learjet 35/36 with West Star Aviation’s RVSM system.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan to sell Securaplane Hawker LSA batteries

Duncan Aviation has signed an agreement with Securaplane Technologies to provide sales and service on Hawker pure lead SLA batteries.
Accidents

NTSB Debunks Ice-bridging Hypothesis

The NTSB’s debunking of the ice-bridging hypothesis in the conclusions of its investigation of the Feb.
Engines

STC Awarded for Falcon 50 Engine Upgrade

Premier Aircraft of East Alton, Ill., received an STC for its engine upgrade program for the Falcon 50, expected to result in improved performance and bett
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Completion Center Closes after Two-year Struggle

When founder Dale Dunn announced the formation of DunnAir Business Jet Completion Center in Tucson, Ariz., in 2004, the expectation was that it would emplo
FBOs

Christiansen Jet Center, family owned and operated

If the days of the family-owned and -operated FBO are a thing of the past, somebody forgot to tell Bill Christiansen and his sons, Bryan and Ken.
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Training and Workforce

Eclipse partners with United on pilot training for Eclipse jet

It will likely surprise AIN readers to learn that Eclipse Aviation has changed its plans for initial and recurrent pilot training by formi
Charter & Fractional

NetJets pilots reject new work contract

On October 29, more than four out of every five of the unionized pilots at fractional provider NetJets voted to reject a tentative agreement (TA) reached i