Content Archive: January 2008

CEO suddenly resigns from GAMTA

The UK’s General Aviation Manufacturers and Traders Association (GAMTA) is looking for a new chief executive after the sudden resignation of Graham Forbes
Maintenance and Modifications

UK's Marshall drops Bombardier, Gulfstream

Britain’s Marshall Aerospace ended its role as factory-authorized service centers for Bombardier and Gulfstream.
FBOs

From purfumes to fumes, back to perfumes

Nimbus Group, the Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Regulations and Government

New Jersey mandates aircraft locks

New Jersey issued an order last month that requires aircraft “parked or stored” for more than 24 hours in the state be secured by at least two locks.
Aircraft

Falcon 2000EX awarded certification

Dassault’s newest business jet, the Falcon 2000EX, last month received FAA certification and JAA approval for certification by its member nations.
Accidents

‘Power Loss’ Reported in BA 777 Short Landing at Heathrow

Reports attributed to the captain of a British Airways Boeing 777 that sustained heavy damage when landing at London Heathrow Airport at about 12:42 GMT to
Aircraft

Global 5000 first flight pierces gloomy overcast

Early last month–while Bombardier’s business jet production was closed for a four-month plant shutdown in response to dropping sales and deliveries, and fo
Training and Workforce

EBAA cites lack of training capacity

There is too little business-aircraft training capacity in Europe, according to a European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) survey.
Aircraft

Honeywell Begins Test Runs of TFE731-50

Ground test runs started last month on the 4,900-pound-thrust TFE731-50, Honeywell’s newest business jet engine.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gulfstream IV Lighting Gets OK

B/E Aerospace received a PMA for its LED wash lighting for the Gulfstream IV.