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Accidents

Preliminary Report: Caravan engine quits in flight

Cessna 208B Caravan, Clarendon, Texas, June 7, 2005–An “unusual whining/hissing noise” alerted the pilot of Caravan N9505B to problems with the flig
Accidents

Preliminary Report: CRJ nosegear fails to extend

Bombardier CL-600-2B19, Los Angeles, June 12, 2005–The Skywest Airlines airplane, operating as United Express Flight 6543, touched down at Los Angel
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Helicopter crashes in East river

Bell 206L, New York, June 14, 2005–Bell 206L N78TD was substantially damaged when it crashed in the East River during takeoff from the Port Authorit
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Bizav groups see far-reaching implications for new tax rule

The 2004 American Jobs Creation Act could have entirely the opposite effect on business aviation due to an “overreaching” IRS interpretation that’s causing
Regulations and Government

FAA rejects Port Authority proposals to limit TEB traffic

The FAA has rejected all four proposals the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) made to limit traffic at Teterboro Airport (TEB).
Regulations and Government

Congressional Observer: August 2005

• The House of Representatives approved appropriations for Fiscal Year 2006 for the Department of Transportation.
Regulations and Government

House Panel Opposes Airborne Cellphones

Bipartisan members of the House aviation subcommittee agreed with chairman Rep.
ATC

DFW Tracon Bosses Covered ATC Errors

The Inspector General (IG) of the Transportation Department has found that managers at the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Tracon systematically covered up operati
Charter & Fractional

NATA Offers Charter Safety Program

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has unveiled a program to help air charter companies improve safety.

Pre-owned market remains strong through summer

August is typically a slow month for sales activity on pre-owned aircraft, but growing backlogs for new aircraft are keeping the pump primed for used-aircr
Airports

Weight battle continues at Teterboro

The battle continues at Teterboro Airport, where the FAA has vetoed plans by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey that would restrict aircraft usi
Regulations and Government

The Senate version of the so-called Highway Bill has been passed and contains a change in the way fuel taxes are collected.

If the provision is accepted by the House and the bill signed by the President, all aviation fuel will be taxed at the same rate as highway diesel fuel–24.
Airports

There’s another source of worldwide airport data, www.world-airport-codes.com.

The site allows users to search for information by five means: country name, country abbreviation, city name, airport name or airport code.
FBOs

FBOs want pilots to sign hold-harmless forms

In an attempt to limit their insurable losses and reduce premiums, some FBOs continue to ask transient pilots to sign hold-harmless forms.
Regulations and Government

New regulations that establish the amounts and conditions of insurance required for aircraft operating in the member states of the European Union have taken effect.

The object of the regulation is to set minimum insurance requirements for air carriers and aircraft operators regarding coverage for passengers, baggage, c
FBOs

FBO Profile: Signature DCA

It used to be Signature’s busiest location– by far.
FBOs

Skyservice brings top-rated standards to Western Canada

Skyservice and Imperial Oil Aviation have expanded their relationship at the Calgary International Airport, with Skyservice now designated an Esso Avitat d
FBOs

Oregon FBO unveils new terminal

Ocean Air Aviation, in North Bend, Ore., began operations last month at its newly built 4,000-sq-ft executive terminal.
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FBOs

Florida FBO plans Bizav 'Gated Community'

Daytona Beach International Airport, Fla.
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Maintenance and Modifications

A new role for the aircraft maintainer

As the aviation industry recovers from the events of 9/11, all of the service providers await the return of better economic times.
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Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Profile: West Coast Maintenance

West Coast Maintenance, a division of West Coast Charters, recently opened a repair station in a newly built 30,000-sq-ft hangar on Daugherty Field in Long
Maintenance and Modifications

Dallas Airmotive opens new warehouse

Dallas Airmotive is opening a new 22,600-sq-ft warehouse at its Forest Park turbine engine repair and overhaul facility in Dallas.
Regulations and Government

FAA updates part 135 maintenance requirements

The FAA has issued Handbook Bulletin HBAW 04-06E in an attempt to clarify issues surrounding maintenance requirements under FAR Part 135.
Engines

NTSB dismisses emergency suspension of four mechanics

Montreal-based Innotech Aviation has been approved as a line service center for Honeywell’s HTF 7000 turbofan engine.
Maintenance and Modifications

Limco acquires Piedmont Aviation Component Services

Piedmont Aviation Component Services announced that it has entered an agreement to sell all of its ownership interest to Tulsa, Okla.-based Limco Airepair.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier expands service center in Dallas

Bombardier announced a 100,000-sq-ft expansion plan at its factory-owned service center at Love Field in Dallas.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation to provide Rolls-Royce maintenance

Rolls-Royce has designated Jet Aviation an engine service center.
Engines

P&WC & Cessna expand citation aftermarket support

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has entered an agreement with Cessna Aircraft to offer PowerAdvantage Plus (PA+), an expanded pay-by-the-hour maintenance pro