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Triplex FMS makes first flight on GV-SP

The first fully synchronized triplex FMS for business aviation made its maiden flight on the prototype Gulfstream V-SP late last month, said Honeywell.
Aircraft

An Apex for Spectrum’s Freedom

Carlsbad, Calif.-based Spectrum Aeronautical yesterday announced that it selected the Honeywell Primus Apex integrated avionics suite for the all-composite
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Europe to hold vendor meeting

Executive Jet is holding a vendor forum for its NetJets Europe fractional aircraft ownership program at this month’s European Business Aviation Conference
Airports

Garrett Santa Barbara to shut down

General Electric will close its Garrett Santa Barbara (Calif.) completion center this month, a result of a downturn in “current market conditions.” At pres
Safety

Buyer targets Rocky Mountain Holdings

The shareholders of Rocky Mountain Holdings of Provo, Utah, signed a non-binding letter of intent last month with an unnamed buyer, said to be another aero
ATC

Loran-C suggested as GPS backup

In light of last year’s DOT study of the vulnerability of GPS to unintentional interference and intentional jamming, Boeing and Rockwell Collins suggest th
Aircraft

Florida Plant To Increase Embraer Phenom Output

The 149,500-sq-ft Phenom 100/300 final assembly and completions facility that Embraer is building at Melbourne (Fla.) Airport will substantially increase t
Regulations and Government

FAA Takes Over NextGen, Prioritizes Early Results

In a surprise move, the FAA announced late last week that it appointed ATO vice president of operations planning Vicki Cox to become senior vice president
Accidents

One killed in Bell/Agusta AB139 crash

The crash of one of the flying prototypes of the Bell/Agusta AB139 twin-turbine helicopter in Italy late last month killed a flight-test engineer, when he
Airports

Centennial Airport OKs scheduled service

In what could be the last episode of a long, contentious drama, the authority for Denver Centennial Airport (APA) on April 11 rescinded its ban on schedule
Charter & Fractional

Avantair Narrows Losses, On Way to Profitability

Piaggio Avanti fractional provider Avantair is narrowing its losses and on course to reach profitability in the near future, company CEO Steven Santo said
Maintenance and Modifications

Faulty Fuel Control Snags Some Gulfstreams

Seventeen Gulfstreams with recently overhauled Rolls-Royce Spey or Tay engines were grounded last Friday when a problem was discovered with the engine’s ai
Maintenance and Modifications

Raytheon hobbles Av Partners by withholding wing data

Raytheon Aircraft’s failure to provide wing-structure data will delay by several months Aviation Partners’ blended winglet program for the Hawker 800, a pr
Cabin Interior and Electronics

White knight comes to rescue of Dee Howard

Dee Howard, in Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection since mid-February, took a major step toward recovery on April 19 with selection of a winning bid for purch
Safety

Tires subject of proposed advisory circular

Recommendations for safely installing, inflating, inspecting, maintaining and removing aircraft tires are the subject of proposed advisory circular AC 20-9
Safety

Groups not bent out of shape over OSHA plan

“Targeted guidelines” and “tough enforcement” are two key elements of a comprehensive voluntary plan from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Airports

Haneda opens to international bizav flights

Japan has opened Tokyo Haneda Airport to international general aviation flights via 16 slots per hour, available between 11 p.m.
Accidents

MU-2 crash kills pilot and one on ground

A Mitsubishi MU-2 crashed into a car dealership April 15 at about 3 p.m.
Maintenance and Modifications

Sabreliner 65 RVSM package in the works

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Maintenance and Modifications

Raytheon receives approval for Hawker 700 RVSM

Raytheon Aircraft Services in the UK has received RVSM group approval for Hawker 700s.
Aircraft

Siberian airline to operate Gulfstream IV-SP

Surgut, Siberia-based TyumenAviaTrans (TAT) is scheduled to take delivery of a Gulfstream IV-SP in August and operate it on behalf of the owner, “one of th
Training and Workforce

FlightSafety to inaugurate Global Express training

Global Express simulator training will be launched late next year by FlightSafety International.
Training and Workforce

Eagles program soars in first quarter

More than 10,000 young people received their introductory airplane rides in the first three months of this year, the strongest three months in the history
Airports

SFAR expected for GA access to DCA

General aviation continues to make some, albeit slow, progress towards regaining at least limited access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Regulations and Government

Congressional Observer: October 2001

When Congress returned from its August recess, both houses set about to debate what to do about the declining budget surplus and what to do about spending.
Aircraft

Sales Up, Deliveries Down at Hawker Beechcraft

Hawker Beechcraft reported continued strong sales for its airplane offerings in the first quarter, though snags with the Hawker 4000 resulted in the Wichit
Accidents

Aeromed Helo Hits Terrain in Night MVFR

A Eurocopter EC 135 T2+ (N135UW) operated by Air Methods for the University of Wisconsin crashed Saturday night shortly after taking off VFR from La Crosse
FBOs

Mercury expands Hanscom field facility

Mercury Air Center dedicated a new hangar and tenant office on August 24 at its Hanscom Field FBO (BED) in Bedford, Mass.
FBOs

Avfuel to buy Texaco business in 14 states...

Avfuel Corp., a leading independent supplier of aviation fuels and services, has entered into an agreement with Texaco to purchase its general aviation bus
FBOs

...and joins Shell Aviation

Shell Aviation and Avfuel have formed a marketing alliance under which each will accept the other’s charge cards, effectively doubling the number of accept