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FAA readies regs for GPS transition

The FAA is proposing numerous revisions to instrument flight rules and procedures to reflect technological advances intended to “facilitate the transition
Aircraft

Premier Is Being Delivered with RVSM Approval

Starting with S/N 70, Premier Is being delivered are approved for operation in RVSM airspace.
Maintenance and Modifications

STC Received for RVSM Equipment in the GII

Duncan Aviation was recently awarded an STC for the Innovative Solutions & Systems air-data computer in the Gulfstream II.
Charter & Fractional

New Flight Options CEO brings Raytheon closer

In a move that appeared to bring Raytheon a step closer to concluding its intention to take control of the operations of fractional jet provider Flight Opt
Aircraft

March landing for Greek 'air Force One'

• The Hellenic Air Force was expected to take delivery in late February or early March of a new Gulfstream V contracted for in late March last year.
Aircraft

Socata considering light jet

• France’s EADS’ Socata, builder of the TBM 700 turboprop single, has confirmed that it may develop a light twinjet.
ATC

Goodrich, Honeywell settle EGPWS lawsuit

• Goodrich accepted terms of a licensing agreement with Honeywell to settle a lawsuit in which Honeywell claimed that Goodrich infringed on EGPWS patents.
Security

Missile Countermeasures Approved on G500 Series

Gulfstream now offers the FAA-approved BAE Systems Matador infrared surface-to-air missile countermeasure system for the G500, G550 and GV.
Engines

Orenda V8 Program Runs Out of Gas

Following years of setbacks in trying to complete STCs for the installation of its 600-hp turbocharged V8 piston engine in King Airs and other business air
Safety

Emergency Vision System Reaches 2,000 Sales

When EVAS Worldwide demonstrated its smoke-displacement system to potential customers more than three years ago, there were perhaps 150 units in service.
ATC

Feds clamp down on Washington airspace

When the federal government raised the terrorist threat index early last month to Code Orange, it piggybacked with it an Air Defense Identification Zone (A
Maintenance and Modifications

Falcon 10/20 RVSM Package Developed

Thunder Avionics in St.
Regulations and Government

Legislation Would Allow Air Taxis Back into DCA

The House subcommittee on aviation late last month signed off on the Aviation Security Technical Corrections and Improvement Act, legislation that would re
Engines

Williams FJ33 to power Safire personal jet

Safire Aircraft selected the Williams FJ33, derated to 1,100 pounds thrust, to power the Florida company’s S-26 very light twinjet.
Aircraft

Citation CJ2 Approved for London City Approaches

Cessna’s Citation CJ2 has been approved by the U.S.
Aircraft

Vulcanair turboprop single enters flight testing

Naples, Italy-based Vulcanair recently started certification flight testing of its 10- to 16-passenger VF600W Mission turboprop single.
Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI, Bombardier Sign Maintenance Agreement

Chicago-based Jet Support Services Inc.
Regulations and Government

NBAA Troubled by Delays in Background Checks

In a letter sent in late April to U.S.
Regulations and Government

Airworthiness Action Expanded for Cessna 441s

A May 1 AD (2003-09-09) extends the provisions of an earlier airworthiness directive calling for a one-time inspection to check for chafed or damaged wirin
ATC

Global Express with EVS Starts Flying

Bombardier has started flying an enhanced vision system (EVS) on the Global Express.
Aircraft

Bombardier Prepares for Learjet’s 40th Anniversary

When Bill Lear visited Switzerland more than 40 years ago, he was introduced to the P-16 fighter and became especially captivated with the wing design.
Accidents

Investigation Continues into TBM 700 Fatal

The NTSB continues its investigation into a fatal crash April 24 that killed the pilot when his TBM 700 turboprop single hit a 38-foot telephone pole, then
Engines

Free Upgrade for Some TFE731-2 Operators

Certain operators of the Learjet 30 and Falcon 10/100 series are eligible to receive a free upgrade that converts their Honeywell TFE731-2 engines to -2C v
Regulations and Government

GA groups outraged over DHS advisory, more TFRs

General aviation interests expressed consternation over a May 1 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) advisory warning the GA community against planned Al-
Aircraft

Pilatus Makes Breakthrough in European SEIFR

At least one manufacturer of turbine singles believes it has waited long enough for Europe’s Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) to adopt proposed rules (NPA-
ATC

Free Flight is goal of airspace plan

The FAA has begun redesigning high-altitude airspace above FL390, and among the first beneficiaries will be Rnav- and RNP-equipped business jets that routi
ATC

NBAA objects to 2,000-ft tower construction

In a letter to the FAA, NBAA president Jack Olcott said the association  “adamantly objects to the construction of the proposed 2,000-foot tower at Ba
Aircraft

New fractional takes delivery of Citation Bravos

Cessna recently delivered three Citation Bravos to The Company Jet, a fractional aircraft ownership startup based in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Aircraft

Up, Up and Avanti

Piaggio Aero Industries delivered 16 Avantis last year, up from 12 in 2001 and six in 2000.