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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.
Regulations and Government

Hazmat Rule Proposed To Include All Part 135s

All holders of Part 135 certificates would be required to have an FAA-approved training program for handling designated hazardous materials, whether or not
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
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.
FBOs

Universal Expands European Services

Universal Weather & Aviation announced new flight services for European customers at EBACE.
Maintenance and Modifications

Citation Service Center Construction Begins

Construction started last month on Cessna’s new Citation Service Center at Wichita Mid-Continent Airport.
Airports

AOPA: Use $41M in AIP funds to buy Meigs

AOPA has proposed that the city of Chicago apply for $41 million in federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding to buy Meigs Field from its current o
ATC

Next-generation GPS III Constellation Moves Ahead

Concerned about attempts by adversaries to jam global positioning satellite system signals–as occurred with only limited success during the recent Iraq con
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Designated GII/GIII Hush-kit Installer

Jet Aviation facilities in Geneva, Singapore, Teterboro, N.J., and West Palm Beach, Fla., have been appointed as authorized installation centers for Quiet
Safety

NTSB concerned about FDR samplings

An investigation into problems with the quality of flight-data recorder information has led the NTSB to recommend modifications to FDR processing systems o
Regulations and Government

Australia To Revamp Civil Aviation Authority

The structure of the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is undergoing a major overhaul as the government responds to constant pressure from
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Paint job going up at Dassault Little Rock

Dassault Falcon Jet broke ground on May 27 for a larger and technically enhanced paint shop at its completion center in Little Rock, Ark., Dassault Aviatio
Maintenance and Modifications

RAS to provide flight options maintenance

Flight Options, the second-largest fractional operator behind NetJets, and Raytheon Aircraft Services (RAS) reached an agreement in which RAS will provide
Aircraft

717 Business Express may find market in all-biz-class service

At the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition last month, Boeing introduced a corporate shuttle version of its Boeing 717 regional airliner,
ATC

EU bickering threatens European Satnav

Galileo, Europe’s $4.2 billion rival to GPS, is in jeopardy of cancellation following clashes between EU nations over project budgeting, officials said.
Maintenance and Modifications

Citation 500 RVSM Package Delayed

Honeywell projects it will receive certification of an RVSM-compliance package for early Cessna Citation 500s by the end of October, a delay of about four
Airports

FAA Considers Anti-noise Program for Rockford, Ill.

The FAA is reviewing a proposed noise-compatibility program for Greater Rockford Airport in Illinois.
ATC

Transforming the National Air Transportation System

Previously this column has addressed efforts within the federal government to transform our nation’s air transportation system.
Maintenance and Modifications

Learjet 30 Series RVSM Flight Tests Completed

West Star Aviation of Grand Junction, Colo., has completed flight testing that will lead toward RVSM group approval next month for Learjet 35/36s equipped
Accidents

Investigators zero in on 1900D crash

According to the NTSB, faulty maintenance contributed to the crash of an Air Midwest Beech 1900D seconds after taking off from Charlotte, N.C., on January
FBOs

Stockholm welcomes first FBO

Stockholm City Airport is set to get its first purpose-built FBO when Grafair Jet Center opens early next month.
Charter & Fractional

AMI Jet Appeals Emergency Suspension to NTSB

Last night, AMI Jet Charter submitted a petition for review to the NTSB’s law
Maintenance and Modifications

Modifications Required for Premier I

A new airworthiness directive (AD 2003-09-10) requires operators of the Premier I to modify the aft power-distribution box and aft ram-air duct.
ATC

ATC Fees in Canada To Increase Nearly 7 Percent

Faced with a growing financial deficit due to the continuing downturn in air traffic activity and “significant bad debt expenses,” Nav Canada revealed that
Maintenance and Modifications

Falcon 50 Hydraulic Lines Must Be Inspected

Four separate reports of interference and consequent chafing of hydraulic lines in the No.
Regulations and Government

Tax Act increases depreciation for aircraft

President Bush planned to sign legislation that will increase from 30 percent to 50 percent the first-year depreciation allowance for capital goods, includ
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream II RVSM STC moves closer

Duncan Aviation expects by the first quarter of next year to receive group STC for RVSM in the Gulfstream II.
Aircraft

Raytheon’s Beechjet Morphs into Hawker 400XP

In a continuing realignment of its Beechcraft and Hawker product lines, Raytheon Aircraft announced at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibi
ATC

FAA’s hybrid GPS/loran tests backup capability

As part of its evaluation of loran as a potential backup to GPS, the FAA has contracted Rock-well Collins to build a combined GPS/loran variant of its stan
Rotorcraft

NYPD Buys Bell…Again

Displaying the sort of brand loyalty most manufacturers only wish for, the New York City Police Department aviation unit has taken delivery of yet another