Content Archive: September 2006

Regulations and Government

Experts finally feel aviation budget woes

Have you ever heard the comments about Washington, D.C., being a merry-go-round or the suggestion that reality stops at the Beltway? There’s a host of such
Aircraft

FAA requires more stringent training for MU-2 operators

The FAA is not planning to ground the Mitsubishi MU-2, despite a plea from Rep.
Aircraft

AD places limit on rare Hansa jet

There is reportedly one HFB 320 Hansa still flying or flyable, based in Turkey.
Regulations and Government

NBAA, along with the FAA and industry representatives, is looking at a way to reduce delays in the flow of air traffic during the severe weather seasons

The effort began in May last year with the formation of a collaborative decision-making workgroup.
Regulations and Government

Kenneth Mead resigns DOT post

Transportation Department Inspector General Kenneth Mead, a tireless ally of disgruntled airline passengers and often a thorn in the side of the nation’s a
Safety

Those concerned about the safety of the food being served on their aircraft have two new sources of information

Erica Sheward’s long-awaited book Aviation Food Safety is now available from Blackwell Publishing, 9600 Garsington Road, Oxford OX4 2DK, England, te

Flight-Operations.com is open for business, offering global flight-planning services

The service marks the entry of charter broker parent company Air Partner Group in the market.
Engines

After 40 years TPE331 soldiers on

Honeywell’s business aviation segment recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of the TPE331 turboprop at its Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport faci
Regulations and Government

Temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) covering the U.S. border with Mexico in Arizona and New Mexico may not be as temporary as some would wish

Though active only in evening and night hours, they will be in effect through December 31 and are likely to be renewed.
FBOs

Looking for advice on selecting an FBO?

Consult AIN’s annual FBO Survey results in this issue, starting on page 20.