Content Archive: February 2007

Accidents

Birds Bring Down Falcon 20

The NTSB recently released its preliminary report on a Falcon 20 that crashed September 1 during takeoff after encountering numerous birds.
Safety

TAG Aviation Opens FBO in Madrid

TAG Aviation on Monday opened an FBO at Torrejon Airport in Madrid.
Regulations and Government

Boeing Gets FDR Comment Period Extended

Responding to a request by Boeing, the FAA has extended the comment deadline from today to April 16 on its proposal amending digital flight data recorder (
ATC

Survey Shows Overwhelming Support for Loran

A public survey by the DOT and Homeland Security drew more than 900 responses about whether Loran should be kept operational or shut down.
Accidents

Probable Causes Determined in Two King Air Fatals

The NTSB recently concluded its investigations into two King Air fatal accidents, attributing the probable causes to the pilots.
Regulations and Government

Overhaul of FAA Designee Program Concluded

Effective November 14, the FAA will implement its organization delegation authorization (ODA) program that will replace the current designee program.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Flying into a ’Very Strong’ Year

Gulfstream’s third-quarter results show double-digit improvements in net sales (14.3 percent) and operating earnings (34.3 percent), as well as an increase
Aircraft

Cessna Exceeding Order and Delivery Expectations

Cessna booked orders for 71 Citations in the third quarter, bringing the order book to just under 230 for the first nine months of this year, according to

Organizers Bicker over Future of Singapore Show

The February 2006 Asian Aerospace show at Singapore’s Changi Airport will be the last event in its current format, following a sudden split between the Sin