Content Archive: January 2008
Airports
PHI Submits Proposed Noise-abatement Program
A proposed noise-compatibility program for Philadelphia International Airport has been sent to the FAA for review.
Accidents
Three Killed in Crash of Raytheon Beech 1900C
Two Raytheon-hired contract pilots and a potential buyer were killed when their Beech 1900C on a sales demo flight crashed December 9 in mountainous terrai
FBOs
Million Air SLC Builds New Hangars
Million Air at Salt Lake City International Airport was scheduled to have completed last month 30,000 sq ft of additional heated hangar space for business
ATC
New Washington Tracon Begins Operation
On December 14 the Potomac Consolidated Tracon began operation.
Regulations and Government
Icing Safety Guidelines Updated
The FAA, in collaboration with the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, recently updated and reprinted its popular guidelines on icing.
Rotorcraft
New Small Turboshafts From PWC
Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) has admitted to the beginning of studies intended to result in a new family of light turbine engines derived from the basi
Charter & Fractional
First fractional provider spreads wings in India
Asia is set to get its first full fractional ownership program by year-end.
Regulations and Government
Comprehensive Review of Part 135 Begins
The FAA has started its promised comprehensive review of Part 135 and Part 125.
Regulations and Government
U.S. Faces Emissions Challenge
Former General Aviation Manufacturers Association president Ed Stimpson, now U.S.
ATC
ATC Centers Get New Weather Radars
Air traffic controllers at the FAA’s 20 contiguous en route centers are now able to see more accurate, timely weather information on the same display that
