Content Archive: October 2008

Engines

PW617 Gets FAA, TC Approval

The FAA and Transport Canada have granted type certification to the latest version of Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW600 family, the PW617F that powers Emb
Avionics

EMS Satcom goes worldwide with SkyConnect

With this summer’s acquisition of Sky Connect by parent EMS Technologies, EMS Satcom can now offer full worldwide satellite communication coverage.

Wichita Aero Club Launched

A consortium of business, government and educational organizations in the greater Wichita area has formed a Wichita Aero Club.
Regulations and Government

New Drug/Alcohol Test Procedure Clarified

“Direct observation” of aviation employees during drug and alcohol tests applies only to individuals who are returning to duty after a previous positive te

Blackhawk receives OK for King Air engine upgrade

Hawker Beechcraft King Air 200 and B200 operators have a new performance option, thanks to Blackhawk Modifications’ Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-52 XP e

Hawker Beech nets $200M order from Brazilian dealer

Marking one of the few large orders announced at NBAA’08, Brazil-based Lider Signatures, a Hawker Beechcraft dealer and authorized service center since 199
Engines

GE Honda nearing HF120 certification

GE Honda Aero Engines said it is releasing hardware designs and receiving manufactured hardware for its first HF120 development engine, in preparation for
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Finding Money To Buy That Jet Getting Harder

Business aircraft buyers can expect loans to be harder to find and more costly, according to Adam Warner, president of Key Equipment Finance, Downers Grove
FBOs

Million Air gives away motorcycle

Count on Kim Yensen to be turning heads on the highway in the months ahead.