Content Archive: July 2008
Regulations and Government
NPRM would extend TSA program
The Transportation Security Administration’s previously announced plans to require all operators of aircraft with an mtow of more than 12,500 pounds to adh
FBOs
New choice at Yellowstone
Avfuel dealer Choice Aviation’s new facilities are up and running at Yellowstone Regional Airport in Cody, Wyo., which is less than an hour from Yellowston
FBOs
Renovations complete at Million Aire Victorville
Renovations are complete at the Million Air Victorville at Southern California Logistics Airport.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Adds Three New Service Centers
Dassault Falcon Jet appointed two new authorized service centers in South Africa and reached agreement with a third company to provide support in Turkey.
FBOs
Landmark Expands West Coast FBO Network
Landmark Aviation has added Jimsair Aviation Services, located at San Diego International Airport, to its network of FBOs.
Accidents
Preliminary Report: EMS flight crashes in forest
Bell 407, Huntsville, Texas, June 8, 2008–Four people–the pilot, flight nurse, flight paramedic and a patient–were killed when the EMS Bell 407 crashed in
Charter & Fractional
Cutter Aviation has been designated the preferred FBO by fractional provider Bombardier Flexjet
Cutter Aviation has been designated the preferred FBO by fractional provider Bombardier Flexjet.
Engines
After two decades of study, Pratt’s PW1000G takes flight
Pratt & Whitney passed one of the most important milestones in its long history as the much-heralded PurePower PW1000G took to the skies last month.
Accidents
Preliminary Report: Citation slides off runway
Cessna 525B Citation CJ3, Destin, Fla., July 3, 2008–No one was injured when the CitationJet slid off the runway at Destin’s Fort Walton Beach Airport.
Aircraft
In The Works: Aerostar FJ-100
Jim Christy, vice president of Hayden, Idaho-based Aerostar Aircraft, continues his search for an investor or investors willing to put up $50 million–while
