Content Archive: September 2010

Gulfstream Sees 'Encouraging' Activity in Bizjet Market

“There’s a fair amount of caution out there, but we're seeing steady activity at our aerospace division, which consists of Gulfstream and Jet Aviation,” Ja
Charter & Fractional

Aircraft Charter Demand Rises, Pricing Creeps Up

Forecast demand for executive charter flights has softened slightly for the second consecutive month, according to the latest data from online charter port
Safety

Draft AC Offers OEMs Guidance on Induction Icing

The FAA yesterday issued Draft Advisory Circular 20-147A, which provides new guidance to aircraft manufacturers on compliance with regulations covering eng
Regulations and Government

NATA Partners on Aircraft Re-registration Program

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has partnered with AIC Title Service to offer a program that will help aviation businesses and individua
Avionics

Phenom 100 Synthetic Vision Approved

Embraer received Brazil ANAC, FAA and EASA approval for Garmin's synthetic-vision technology (SVT) system on the Phenom 100, which has a Garmin G1000-based
Maintenance and Modifications

American Airlines Mx Target of FAA’s Largest Penalty

There’s an important lesson to be learned from the FAA’s proposed $24.2 million civil penalty against American Airlines for improper maintenance procedures
Maintenance and Modifications

Corrosion Found on Learjet 40 and 45 TFE731-20s

Bombardier has notified Learjet 40 and 45 operators that the aft, front frame flange of the TFE731-20 engine, and the thrust reverser flanges, may be susce
Environment

Europe OKs tool for ETS compliance

Eurocontrol has released its so-called smaller emitters tool for calculating carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions for the purposes of compliance with Europe's em

'Aviation cluster' boosts Wichita exports

Wichita, which bills itself as the Air Capital of the World, is the leading U.S.
Aircraft

Delta Tells Comair To Shed 50-seat CRJs

Delta Air Lines has directed regional subsidiary Comair to shed more than half of its Bombardier CRJs over the next two years, according to an internal mem