Content Archive: February 2007
Isolair Unveiling 4600 Eliminator To Battle Fires
Troutdale, Ore.-based Isolair (Booth No.
Regulations and Government
Bizav Groups Laud Action To Shelve New Tax Rules
Business aviation lobbyists yesterday applauded recent action taken by Republican lawmakers to shelve new tax rules in the 2005 Highway Bill designed to di
Regulations and Government
Action Taken To Narrow Scope of Insulation Rule
The FAA has issued clarifying bulletins, set up a team of specialists that can be contacted 24/7 and is considering amending its controversial rule upgradi
Aircraft
Two-seat Javelin VLJ Prototype Makes First Flight
Aviation Technology Group’s Javelin very light jet (VLJ) prototype flew for the first time last Friday.
Accidents
Citation Makes Emergency Landing after Flameout
A University of North Dakota (UND) Citation II research jet made an emergency landing near Beaver, Alaska, on September 30 after both engines flamed out at
Aircraft
First Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Certified
A new chapter in civil aviation history began yesterday when the FAA issued the first airworthiness certificate for a commercial unmanned aerial vehicle (U
Accidents
CVR Reveals Icing Problem in Circuit City Citation Crash
According to transcripts just released by the NTSB, cockpit voice recordings of the Circuit City Cessna Citation 560 (N500AT) that crashed in Pueblo, Colo.
Lockheed Martin Taking Over FSS System
Lockheed Martin is scheduled to take over operation of Flight Service Stations today in what the company promises to be a seamless transition.
Safety
Flight Department Says FOQA Delivers
Jeffrey Sands, director of flight operations for Altria, disclosed results of his company’s participation in a Flight Safety Foundation demonstration of a
Dassault Sets Record Year for Falcons
At today’s annual financial analyst meeting, Dassault Aviation chairman and CEO Charles Edelstenne announced record results for the second consecutive year
