Content Archive: August 2010
Regulations and Government
DHS streamlines waiver procedure
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano chose a general aviation event–EAA’s AirVenture– to unveil a streamlined process for business aviation users t
Engines
Sukhoi Superjet 100 Makes First Appearance in Italy
The third Sukhoi Superjet 100 landed in Italy for the fir
Bizav flight activity recovery slows
After months of posting positive trends, the recovery in business aircraft flight activity sputtered in July, falling 0.9 percent from a year ago, accordin
Safety
EFB-Pro software gets hot module
Cavu Companies has added a new hold-over time (Hot) module to its EFB-Pro performance software to help pilots ensure compliance with regulatory re quiremen
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA levies Fine on Hillsboro Aviation
The FAA is seeking a civil penalty of $580,000 from Hillsboro Aviation of Hillsboro, Ore., “for allegedly performing improper repairs, deliberately falsi
Regulations and Government
FAA’s Circuit Breaker policy could change
The FAA issued a draft policy memorandum that would change circuit-breaker layouts in aircraft electrical systems, as well as how pilots deal with trippe
Manufacturers see evidence of recovery
From his perspective as v-p of market intelligence for Embraer Executive Jets, Claudio Camelier says “The economy is getting better this year.”
Crystal ball: $208B in sales by 2019
Business jet charter, sales and acquisition firm Zenith Jet released a “bottom-up segment dynamics” forecast that predicts 10,940 business jets worth some
Engines
Rolls-Royce Sues UTC for Patent Infringement
Rolls-Royce today filed a complaint alleging infringement by United Technologies Corp.
Rotorcraft
Civil Helicopter Outlook Good, Says Frost and Sullivan
In its just-released world commercial helicopter market report, res
