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Accidents
Three Killed in TBM Crash in Poor Weather
A TBM 700 crashed one mile west of New Bedford Regional Airport in New Bedford, Mass., on February 2, killing all three people aboard.
Safety
New FSF boss urges focus on safety, not blame
The September 29 midair collision between an Embraer Legacy and a Gol Airlines 737 over the Amazon was a baptism by fire for Bill Voss, who took over as pr
Accidents
King Air Hits Ridge, Three Killed
Three people were killed when their King Air 200 crashed on approach to Gallatin Field Airport (elevation 4,474 feet) in Bozeman, Mont., on February 6.
Regulations and Government
SIC Pilot Type Rating Notice Issued
New FAA Notice N8000.351 provides procedures on how to complete the application for second-in-command (SIC) pilot type ratings.
Regulations and Government
Revised Air-taxi Security Rules Issued
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has released a revised Twelve-Five Standard Security Program (TFSSP), effective March 12.
Aircraft
Long-range Gulfstreams Make Short Hops
Despite the long range they’re capable of, the G550 and G500 might be making many more short hops than long-distance flights.
Rotorcraft
Bulletin Warns of Rotor Blade Debonding
A Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB SW-07-16) issued February 9 warns operators of possible debonding of the main rotor blades on Robinson R
Maintenance and Modifications
STC Awarded for Falcon 50 Engine Upgrade
Premier Aircraft received supplemental type certification of its engine upgrade program for the Falcon 50, designed to improve performance and fuel specifi
Honda chooses location for production plant
In a move that wasn’t overly surprising, Honda Aircraft announced on February 9 that it has decided to build its world headquarters and HondaJet manufactur
Business jet shipments reach an all-time high
Shipments of general aviation aircraft last year increased significantly over 2005, resulting in record highs in billings and in business jet deliveries.
MEBA: Mideast demand spurs new market entrants
For years manufacturers have been anticipating a business aviation boom in the Middle East, but a meaningful expansion of the customer base has been slow t
Regulations and Government
User fees included in proposed FAA budget
General aviation’s concerns found a firm basis last month when the FAA presented a reauthorization proposal that includes a more than 300-percent hike in t
Aircraft
United Airlines Drops Eclipse Training Program
Eclipse Aviation and United Airlines have “mutually agreed to terminate their pilot training program,” according to Michelle Burns, manager of training dev
FBOs
Kohli Quits Jet Aviation over Differences on Direction
Heinz Kohli, who in May 2003 was named CEO of Jet Aviation Group, abruptly decided to leave the company “effective immediately.” In revealing this developm
Aircraft
Eclipse Names New Partners for Avio Cockpit
One week after revealing that Avidyne’s involvement in the program has ended, Eclipse Aviation today named a number of replacement suppliers for the Eclips
Aircraft
Eclipse Calls Its Problems a “Perfect Storm”
While it is normal for a start-up to experience teething troubles, Eclipse Aviation president and CEO Vern Raburn conceded in letters sent last week to Ecl
Aircraft
Special Conditions Proposed for Dassault Falcon 7X
The FAA released a proposal on Monday and another today for a number of special conditions related to the certification of the Dassault Falcon 7X, which is
Bell Helicopter Drops Model 417 Development
Bell Helicopter yesterday revealed it has discontinued the 417 development project, announced with much fanfare at last year’s Heli-Expo, where the company
Robinson To Build Its First Turbine Helicopter
Coming off its best year ever in terms of sales, Robinson Helicopter president and founder Frank Robinson today confirmed in an interview with AINtv long-t
Aircraft
Grob Business Jet Prototype Returns to Flight Test
Grob Aerospace has restarted the flight-test program for its SPn jet, just short of three months after the crash of its second prototype on November 29.
NTSB Blasts Icing Bridging Belief
The NTSB released new and old recommendations related to the Feb.
ATC
Proposed Canadian ADS-B Network Detailed
More details about Canada’s proposed ADS-B network have been disclosed.
Regulations and Government
Comment Period Extended on Repair Station Proposal
The FAA announced today a 45-day extension to the comment period on a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for repair stations that would revise the system
ATC
Bidder Squabble Could Delay ADS-B Launch
Industry observers expect protests from Lockheed Martin and ITT claiming that Raytheon enjoys an unfair advantage in the FAA’s reported $1.5 billion nation
Regulations and Government
Associations Respond to Part 61 Proposal
As the industry digests the more than 100 changes to Part 61 the FAA has proposed, some associations are taking positions on the more substantial changes.
Eclipse’s Relationship with Avidyne Terminated
VLJ developer Eclipse Aviation announced last week that its relationship with avionics supplier Avidyne has ended.
Aircraft
India’s Turboprop Twin Progressing Slowly
Indian state-owned National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) continue working on a 12-passenger twin-turboprop pusher c
ATC
Eurocontrol Prepares New Process for SSR Codes
Eurocontrol will introduce a new process for assigning the secondary surveillance radar (SSR) codes used by ATC for radar services.
ATC
Raytheon ADS-B Bid Poses Dilemma for FAA
The FAA assumed that its chosen ADS-B program bidders–Lockheed Martin, ITT and Raytheon–would submit competitive offers on the expected system configuratio
Bombardier Moves To Improve AOG Service
Bombardier announced on Tuesday it is designating an aircraft dedicated to AOG parts delivery.
