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Rotorcraft
Sikorsky Takes Share in Eclipse
In a surprise announcement at the NBAA convention, Stratford, Conn.-based Sikorsky Aircraft revealed that it reached an agreement “in principle” to make
Safety
Gear-up landings prompt NTSB to look at CRJs
Two partial gear-up landings by Bombardier regional jets in three days in late September prompted the NTSB to investigate a possible connection between the
Avionics
Western, Universal to Retrofit F900
Greenwich AeroGroup’s Western Aircraft and Universal Avionics announced a partnership to develop an avionics retrofit package for the Dassault Falcon 900
Aircraft
Mitsubishi cuts first metal for MRJ
The Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) project officially entered its manufacturing phase on September 30, when Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Mitsubishi
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Innovation, Function Hallmark G650 Cabin
Describing the cabin of Gulfstream’s new G650, senior v-p of programs, engineering and test Pres Henne said it began with a sketch of a cup holder and a si
FBOs
Independent op Partners with Signature as manager
With the addition of its newest facility at California’s Fresno Yosemite International Airport,
Aircraft
Nextant on course for 400XT ticket next year
The flight-test program is continuing apace for Nextant Aerospace’s Beechjet 400 conversion as it moves closer to certification.
FBOs
Honeywell sees upturn start in ’12
As the industry sees glimmers of hope that the downturn is finally ending, engine and avionics manufacturer Honeywell anticipates at least one more down y
Safety
Helo Safety Effort in Full Swing in Europe
The European Helicopter Safety Implementation Team (EHSIT) has released a 22-page “training leaflet” aimed at making helicopter pilots more aware of hazar
Aircraft
Cessna Chooses Elliptical Winglets for Citation Ten
Cessna has selected Winglet Technology’s elliptical winglet for the new Citation Ten.
Avionics
Western, Universal Partner on Falcon 900 Retrofit
Greenwich AeroGroup’s Western Aircraft and Universal Avionics announced a partnership last month at the NBAA Convention to develop an avionics retrofit p
FBOs
ExecuJet adopts Parisian air
ExecuJet Europe and France’s Ad- vanced Air Support (AAS) launched their new joint-venture FBO at Paris Le Bourget on October 7.
Aircraft
VLJ evolution takes first steps in Europe
Whether it’s entirely the fault of the economic crisis we may never know, but we can be sure the anticipated very-light-jet (VLJ) revolution never happened
Accidents
Serious Runway Incursions Fall Sharply in U.S.
According to the DOT and FAA, the number of serious runway incursions at U.S.
Airports
Redhill Making Bid To Attract VLJ Traffic
Redhill Aerodrome, a grass strip close to London Gatwick Airport, is seeking permission to build a 3,671-foot concrete runway in a bid to attract very li
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Pilots Facing Certificate Action
The FAA has concluded that two Boston Air Charter pilots were in violation of the FARs when they took off in their respective Cessna Citations from Norwo
ATC
Plane Finder App Reveals Aircraft Info
Plane Finder AR (augmented reality) iPhone and Android apps from UK-based Pinkfroot display aircraft transmitting ADS-B Out signals.
Safety
Online SMS Subscription Service Planned
FltPlan.com said it is developing an online safety management system (SMS) subscription service for smaller business aviation flight departments and oper
Maintenance and Modifications
GDAS and Midcoast Rebrand
The new year will see General Dynamics Aviation Services (GDAS) rebranded to Gulfstream and Mid
Safety
Phenom 100 blowouts prompt FAA scrutiny
For the third time this year, an Embraer Phenom 100 suffered a dual tire blowout upon landing after a reported failure in the brake-by-wire system.
Maintenance and Modifications
BBA Opens AOG Mission Control
BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO) has opened a 24/7 AOG technical support center at
Maintenance and Modifications
AeroHoff Inspection Services Offers Mobile NDT
Oceanside, Calif.-based repair station AeroHoff Inspection Services is “a mobile advanced NDT p
Maintenance and Modifications
First Embraer Airline ASC Named in China
Beijing-based Embraer China Aircraft Technical Services, which was inaugurated in July, has bee
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Beefs Up North American Mobile Support
StandardAero continues to focus on strengthening its business aviation capability and commitment.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Swiss design A380s for Grand Tours
A consortium of investors led by Switzerland-based Van Lattmann Corporate Communications (VLCC) has embarked on an ambitious project to operate VIP version
Training and Workforce
First Conforming HondaJet To Fly ‘Very Soon’
System ground tests and static structural stress testing of production-conforming aircraft continue at the HondaJet research and development center in Gree
Training and Workforce
Flight Options, CAE Sign Five-year Deal
At the NBAA Convention last month, CAE inked a $15 million, five-year contract renewal with Flight Options for pilot training on six fleet aircraft types
ATC
ADS-B Gets Green Light from the FAA
Following successful ADS-B deployment at key sites in the U.S., the FAA gave the go-ahead for the system’s national rollout, with coast-to-coast U.S.
Safety
Bombardier Safety Standdown Packs Them In
Bombardier’s four-day Safety Standdown seminar, held last month in Wichita, was fully booked.
Charter & Fractional
Argus Partners with JetVizor
Argus has partnered with JetVizor to allow users of the latter company’s free online charter marketplace and global directory to view Argus ratings for c
