Content Archive: January 2008

Piper Says Lycoming Debacle Forced Latest Layoffs

Piper Aircraft laid off another 150 workers last month, not because of the slow economy, as in previous layoffs, but due solely to last year’s ADs and reca
Safety

Cloudy Mission on Tap for NASA

Despite the fundamental role of clouds in weather, there is much we don’t know about them.

Embraer Ends 2002 with 131 Deliveries

Last year Embraer delivered 121 regional jets and 10 Legacy business jets (including two for military service).
Regulations and Government

Alcohol and Drug Testing Rates To Remain Unchanged

The FAA determined that the minimum percentage rate for substance abuse testing this year will remain at 25 percent of covered aviation employees for rando
Airports

Third Cat IIIa runway opens in Helsinki

On November 28 a third runway with Cat IIIa ILS approaches at both ends became operational at Helsinki-Vantaa (Finland) Airport.
FBOs

Wisconsin AV dedicates terminal at MSN

Located on the east side of the airport, the Wisconsin Aviation FBO at Dane County Municipal Airport (MSN) in Madison, Wis., held an opening ceremony for i
FBOs

Thunder Aviation adds a hangar at SUS

Opened in 1997, Thunder Aviation at Spirit of St.
FBOs

Galaxy plans new hangar/office complex

Galaxy Aviation at Orlando (Fla.) International Airport (MCO) is planning construction of a new hangar/office complex.
Airports

FAA picks ANC for laser light tests

The FAA has selected Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to test high-intensity laser lights designed to prevent runway and taxiway incursion

Hoping for five aces, RAC shuffles top execs

Raytheon Aircraft revealed five new executive appointments, the third reshuffling of senior manage-ment designed to improve the company’s business and cust