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Accidents

Factual Report: Firefighting helo crashes

BELL B206L-3, WHITERIVER, ARIZ., JULY 26, 2003–At 10:34 a.m.
Aircraft

Problems on earlier SJ30-2 flight reported

The Sino Swearingen SJ30-2 that crashed in a remote area of Texas on the morning of April 26 was on the second in a series of flights to complete flutter c
Security

NBAA: Balance Security and Economy

With the first hints that the Bush Administration is considering raiding the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to help fund security-related expenses in 20
ATC

An ATC remedy with side effects

One of the newest ATC techniques is multilateration, where several small unattended receiving stations are dispersed around an airport to monitor transpond
Avionics

Embraer Evaluates Spirent Handheld PC Aboard ERJ-145

The AvVantage electronic flight bag (EFB) from Spirent Systems recently completed a series of flight evaluations by Embraer in an ERJ-145 regional jet.
Regulations and Government

News Note: Massachusetts Institute of Technology to be the lead partner in a Center of Excellence program

The FAA selected the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to be the lead partner in a Center of Excellence program on aircraft noise and emissions mitigat
Charter & Fractional

Charter Industry Silent about AMI Jet’s FAA Suspension

The consequences of the FAA’s emergency suspension of AMI Jet Charter’s Part 135 certificate last week are not yet immediately apparent.
Rotorcraft

President Bush Gets Bumped from ‘Marine One’ Twice

It’s been 45 years since President Dwight Eisenhower became the first standing U.S.
Rotorcraft

Strike curtails Norsk operations

After a government-appointed arbitrator stopped discussions on May 9, mechanics at Norwegian offshore operator Norsk Helikopter went on strike, curtailing
FBOs

Touching Bases: Jet center at ORL welcomes NBAA traffic

For those flying to the NBAA Convention in Orlando this month, there’s new ownership at one of the FBOs at Orlando Executive Airport (ORL), which hosts the
FBOs

Million Air SLC basks in glow of Wyvern OK

Last month Million Air Salt Lake City’s executive aircraft charter department received full approval from auditor Wyvern of Palmyra, N.J.
Accidents

Hypoxia suspected in King Air accident

RAYTHEON BEECH KING AIR B200, WERNADINGA STATION, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, SEPT.
Avionics

WAAS Timeline Stretches Some More

The woes experienced by builders of the wide-area augmentation system (WAAS) are nothing new to those who have followed the development of the satellite-na
Regulations and Government

Congressional Observer: June 2002

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has raised its estimates of budget deficits.
Rotorcraft

Helitankers stand at the ready to douse this year’s wildfires

Despite the media attention on the Montana fires last summer and Southern California fires in October, last year’s fire season didn’t come even close to be
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FBOs

Completionair merges with premier air center

CompletionAir, not even a year old and just beginning work on its first aircraft interiors, will expand dramatically with the upcoming merger with former r
FBOs

GSE manufacturers see slow, steady pickup in demand

After more than two years of declines, uncertainty and just plain hanging on, ground support equipment manufacturers are finally seeing their industry gain
Airports

FAA strikes down Naples Stage 2 ban

In what is being hailed by general aviation as a landmark decision, the FAA has ruled that the ban on Stage 2 aircraft at Naples Municipal Airport (APF), F
Airports

Customs Desertignates User-fee Airports

Williams Gateway Airport in Mesa, Ariz., and Roswell Industrial Air Center in Roswell, N.M., have been designated by the Customs and Border Protection Agen
Training and Workforce

Simulators for new jets up and running

The FAA last month approved the first simulators for two business jets that received certification this summer: the ultra long-range Gulfstream 550 and the
Engines

Teal: 41,000 turbofans to be built by 2013

Teal Group announced the results of its market analysis for the turbofan industry, predicting a total of 40,989 turbofan engines will be built in the 10 ye
Accidents

Wellstone King Air Crash Victims Settle

Family members of the late Sen.
Aircraft

Embraer Legacy Will Be India’s Air Force One

Last month the Indian Government signed for five Embraer Legacy Executives for head-of-state use.
Aircraft

Raytheon Following Through on RVSM for Older Jets

Operators of Beechjets, MU-300s (Diamonds) and Hawker 700s will have an RVSM solution from Raytheon Aircraft in the near future.
Maintenance and Modifications

A ‘WIN’ Win Situation for Raytheon Customers

“Beechcraft and Hawker owners can now find parts for their aircraft anywhere in the world with the click of a mouse,” says Raytheon Aircraft of its expande
Aircraft

In the Works: Mooney Aerospace Group Jetcruzer 500

On April 29 Advanced Aerodynamics & Structures Inc.
Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Aviation gets FAA Diamond Award for 5th year

The FAA presented Elliott Aviation’s Moline, Ill., and Omaha, Neb.
Security

Euro airports and FBOs also heighten security

In Europe, reaction to September 11 included shock, outrage, empathy and resolve.
ATC

RVSM remains a challenge for many

With only about 15 months left to go before the start of domestic reduced vertical separation minimums (DRVSM) in the U.S., the clock is ticking for busine
Avionics

For keeping in touch, satcom antennas provide a vital link

Nobody knows for sure who first coined the term “office in the sky,” but whoever it was, he or she must feel a certain level of vindication that this over-