Content Archive: December 2008

Maintenance and Modifications

AFS Near STC for Bell 430 Inlet Filter System

The FAA is expected to grant a supplemental type certificate within a few months to Donaldson subsidiary Aerospace Filtration Systems (AFS) of St.

Chidiac Joins StandardAero as VP of Biz Development

Newly appointed StandardAero vice president of business development for business aviation Claude Chidiac wants his new employer to offer the best customer

World’s Air Transport Industry Braces for Brutal 2009

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicts “the worst revenue environment in 50 years” in the airline business next year, according to a g
Maintenance and Modifications

Foreign Repair Station Moratorium Effort Imminent

According to the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA), the International Brotherhood of Teamsters is gearing up to ask lawmakers to include in an
Maintenance and Modifications

Nordam Restructures, Bill Peacher Now CEO

The Nordam Group board of directors promoted Bill Peacher to CEO of the Tulsa, Okla.
ATC

FAA Signs NetJets as Newest NextGen Partner

Columbus, Ohio-based fractional provider NetJets Aviation on Friday forged an agreement with the FAA to become the agency’s latest NextGen partner.
Charter & Fractional

BAA Jet Management Offers First A318 in Asia

BAA Jet Management has taken delivery of its first managed Airbus, an A318 Elite narrowbody bizliner, making the Hong Kong-based company the first in Asia
Security

Report Blames U.S. Pilots, Controllers for Brazil Midair

According to reports in several Brazilian newspapers, U.S.
Regulations and Government

Honeywell Loses TAWS Patent Case Against Sandel

A federal jury rejected a claim by Honeywell that Sandel Avionics of Vista, Calif., violated its patents, ending more than six years of legal battles over