Content Archive: August 2010

Regulations and Government

NTSB fills vacant slots

With the swearing in of Mark Rosekind and Earl Weener as members of the NTSB on June 30, the investigative body reached its full complement of five for the
Accidents

Tuboprop safety declines as bizav activity picks up

As U.S.-registered business aircraft have begun to fly more hours compared with last year, accidents (at least those involving turboprops) have been on the
Aircraft

First Learjet 85 Fuselage Manufactured

Bombardier Aerospace has built the first all-composite manufacturing validation unit (MVU) for the Learjet 85’s pressure vessel.

Palmer, McKinnon To Receive NBAA Awards

NBAA announced that Arnold Palmer, the legendary golfer and esteemed businessman who serves as a voice for the “No Plane, No Gain” advocacy campaign, will
FBOs

Argus Unveils TraqPak FBO Product

Argus launched a new Web-based aircraft tracking system for FBOs last month.

Massachusetts Aviation Scores Another Win

The Massachusetts Legislative Aviation Caucus, a bipartisan advocate for general aviation in the state formed five years ago, was able to put an end t
Avionics

AD Proposed for Eclipse 500 EFIS

A proposed Airworthiness Directive for Eclipse 500s would require changes to the electronic flight information system and the airplane flight manuals.
Environment

$125M Awarded for ‘Cleen’ Aircraft Engines

The FAA awarded contracts valued at $125 million to several manufacturers to develop and demonstrate technologies that will reduce jet aircraft fuel c
Aircraft

Product Support Survey 2010 Part 1: Aircraft

Gulfstream once again takes the number one slot for jets (those built in the U.S.); Hawker Beechcraft takes the top spot among newer turboprops.