Content Archive: July 2008

Regionals Update: ATR 42 prop failure draws action from NTSB

The NTSB has recommended that the FAA require inspections of Hamilton Sundstrand 568F propellers in service for more than six years or 11,700 hr, after a p

Independents hold steady as majors reel from fiscal fallout

While the traffic slump that beset the U.S.

Next CRJ700 operator sets sights on April service launch

Atlantic Southeast Airlines accepted its first Bombardier CRJ700 during ceremonies that marked not only the Atlanta-based airline’s baptism as a 70-seat je

Regionals lead charge to industry recovery

For years major airline executives have recognized their regional affiliates’ potential to take a more active role in serving markets that until recently o
Rotorcraft

Bell Helicopter Still Committed to Civil Tiltrotor

A Bell Helicopter spokesman denied speculation that the company plans to pull the plug on the Bell/Agusta BA609 civil tiltrotor or sell its entire stake in
Safety

Bizjet Accident Rate Stable, Turboprop Mishaps Up

Business jet accidents in the first six months of this year remained the same as during the first half of last year, while the turboprop segment saw a sign
Regulations and Government

EU Zeroes In on Aviation Inclusion into CO2 Scheme

The European Parliament on Tuesday voted on a detailed plan to include aviation in the EU’s emissions trading system (ETS), a carbon dioxide cap-and-trade

BA Takes Over Last All-biz-class Transatlantic Carrier

British Airways announced it is taking over France-based L’Avion, the last remaining all-business-class carrier on a transatlantic route.
Regulations and Government

FAA Study Seeks Part 23 Certification Rule Changes

The FAA’s Small Aircraft Directorate in Kansas City is expected to deliver to the FAA Administrator next month a preliminary report on recommended updates
Training and Workforce

Jeppesen online CFI renewal program a cut above the rest

In aviation, the old saying goes, “You don’t want to lose the ratings and certificates that you’ve already got.”