Content Archive: May 2010

Regulations and Government

EASA Plans Proposal for Non-OEM Parts Design and Manufacture

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) could, by year-end, publish proposals to clarify and simplify approval procedures covering design and production
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Accidents

Factual Report: King Air Crashes on Takeoff

Hawker Beechcraft King Air B200, Punta Chivato, Mexico, Nov.

More CRJs Grace Russian Skies

Ak Bars Aero of Bugulma, Tatarstan, officially became the fourth Russian company to launch operations with Bombardier CRJ regional jets when it began opera
Accidents

Final Report: Hydraulic Failure, Pilot Error Caused Mayhem at FXE

Sabreliner NA-265-80, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Feb.

JetNet: Used Bizcraft Inventory Continues To Deflate

A recently released report from JetNet indicates that the pre-owned inventory of business jets and turboprops declined further last month, though the aviat
Accidents

Factual Report: Distracted Pilot Makes Gear-up Landing

Socata TBM700, Memphis, Tenn., Jan.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Amac Thinks Big on Aircraft Completions

Switzerland’s Amac Aerospace has extended its aircraft completions portfolio by securing approval from Airbus as an official completions center for its lin
Charter & Fractional

Air Partner Launches Empty-leg Web Site

Charter broker Air Partner launched a new Web site, www.emptysectors.com, intended to help charter clients to see real-time empty-leg availability of aircr

Honeywell: new bizav growth in Old World regions

One trend identified in Honeywell’s latest Business Aviation Outlook is the increasing importance of international sales.
Safety

FAA Reminds Pilots To Avoid Distractions

In light of several incidents, the FAA has called for operators to create and enforce policies that will limit distractions in the cockpit and keep pilots