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Regulations and Government

Cape Town rules still causing headaches

Seven months after the International Registry of Mobile Assets (IRMA) became effective, the controversial Web-based registry–known colloquially as the Cape
Aircraft

Heavy-iron trends: Big Bigger & Biggest

In the world of private aircraft in the bizliner category there are three subcategories–big, bigger and biggest.
Aircraft

Citation Mustang VLJ Obtains Full Certification

The Cessna Citation Mustang on Friday became the first of a new segment of aircraft known as very light jets (VLJ) to be fully FAA type certified.
Safety

Glider in Midair with Hawker Didn’t Turn on Tx

The Schleicher sailplane that collided with a NetJets Hawker 800XP near Smith, Nev., on August 28 was equipped with a transponder, but it was not turned on
ATC

Canada, Playing Catch-up, Will Mandate TCAS

Transport Canada has proposed a regulatory amendment requiring installation of TCAS-I and TCAS-II, in line with current FAA rules.
Charter & Fractional

Now NetJets’ Mechanics Start Picketing

First it was NetJets’ pilots who picketed and finally got a new labor contract; now it’s the fractional’s mechanics and other support personnel who on Frid
Aircraft

Movers & Shakers: BBJ begins its next 'wild ride'

Sales expectations were modest when Boeing formed its business jet unit in 1996 to market an executive/VIP version of the company’s Next Generation 737-700
Avionics

MDHI adds Chelton EFIS to light helos

MD Helicopters has chosen Chelton Flight Systems to supply the EFIS cockpit for its light single helicopters.
Charter & Fractional

Wyvern Markets Audits Directly To Operators

After 15 years of auditing charter operators only at the behest of the companies or individuals who hire them, Wyvern Consulting, on Tuesday, announced tha
Aircraft

The air-taxi market: Day about to dawn on VLJ air taxis

The much-anticipated very light jet (VLJ) air-taxi market is beginning to take shape with operators gearing up for the start of service in the eastern U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications

Engineering firm signs new partner

Representatives from Lux Aviation Engineering, the Tucson, Ariz.
Airports

FAA Weighs Future of Airport Advisory Service

The FAA is requesting public comments on the usefulness of airport advisory services now available part- or full-time at 20 airports in the continental U.S
Maintenance and Modifications

Boeing Acquisition of Aviall Moves Closer

Aviall, one of the largest independent distributors of new parts for business aircraft, said the European Commission “has not raised any antitrust issues”
Airports

Boston Logan Taxiway Proposal Extended

The FAA extended to September 22 the public comment period for a draft reevaluation of a proposed centerfield taxiway at Boston Logan International Airport
Regulations and Government

New Rules for Air-tour Operators Move Closer

Controversial FAA regulations that would impose numerous new requirements on air-tour operators are one step closer to publication.
Training and Workforce

Pueblo hopes to transform airport into a training haven

The city of Pueblo, Colo., has announced additional programs to transform the Pueblo Memorial Airport and adjacent Industrial Park into a flight and aviati
Safety

Landing-assessment Rule Dropped–For Now

For the time being, air-taxi and fractional jet operators will not be required to add a 15-percent safety margin to actual landing distance as described in
Accidents

Wings Separated in Latest Two MU-2 Fatals

The NTSB reports that in the two most recent Mitsubishi MU-2 fatal accidents, the wings separated in flight.
Charter & Fractional

Start-up Magnum Jet Orders Small Jets

Embraer today said Houston-based Magnum Jet has placed an order for 50 Phenom 100s, with options for another 50 Phenom 100s and/or 300s.
Charter & Fractional

Flight Options Raises the Stakes for Fractionals

Cleveland-based fractional provider Flight Options this morning launched Fractional First, which it describes as a “purchase and use program designed to de
Charter & Fractional

No WAAS Capability for Honeywell’s GNS-XLS

A recent notice sent to Honeywell GNS-XLS owners confirmed what many had suspected all along: due to hardware limitations, the flight management system wil
Aircraft

Beechjet Operators Receive AFM Changes

Raytheon Aircraft has provided operators of the Beechjet/Hawker 400XP with revised airplane flight manual (AFM) pages on the use of engine anti-icing proce
Airports

GA and Regionals Affected by La Guardia Plan

General aviation operators at New York La Guardia Airport who are waiting eagerly for the expiration next January 1 of the reservation and slot program und
ATC

Lockheed To Disclose ADS-B Contract Team

Lockheed Martin is expected soon to make a surprise announcement about its bid for the FAA's forthcoming ADS-B contract, said to be valued at around $2 bil
Airports

NATA Appeals to OMB on 15-percent Rule

In a letter to the Office of Management and Budget this week, the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) requested the agency's intervention to ens
Avionics

RTCA Gets the Ball Rolling on Helicopter TAWS

On September 21, the FAA has scheduled the first
Accidents

None Seriously Hurt in Hawker-Sailplane Midair

Remarkably, the two pilots and three passengers on a NetJets Hawker 800XP (N879QS) and the pilot of a Schleicher sailplane escaped serious injury when the
Safety

Long safety history a testament to ‘good people’

Each year NBAA recognizes member companies with superb safety records.
Aircraft

Citation CJ4 Will be Announced at NBAA Convention

Prompted by inquiries last week from AIN, Cessna today will confirm in a short press release that it is introducing the Citation CJ4 at the NBAA Con
Safety

NTSB Wants Ice Detectors on all Jet Engines

In the aftermath of four dual flameouts involving P&WC JT15D-powered Beechjets, the NTSB on Friday issued an urgent recommendation to help prevent furt