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Preliminary Report: MU-2 found in Napa River

MITSUBISHI MU-2B-40, NAPA, CALIF., MARCH 11, 2004–The owner-pilot of the 1979 Mitsubishi twin turboprop, N966MA, and his passenger were ki
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Oil-Rig S-76 lost in Gulf

SIKORSKY S-76A++, GALVESTON, TEXAS, MARCH 23, 2004–The NTSB has concluded its on-scene investigation of the accident that sent S-76A++ N57
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Cargo MU-2 crashed en route to Bangor

MITSUBISHI MU-2, PITTSFIELD, MASS., MARCH 25, 2004–At about 5:45 a.m., MU-2 N201UV crashed a half mile east of Pittsfield Airport (PSF).
Accidents

Factual Report: Caravan encountered wind shear

CESSNA CARAVAN 208B, ROCKFORD, ILL., DEC.
Accidents

Final Report: Midfield touchdown, tailwind caused Citation overrun

CESSNA CITATION S550, BIG BEAR, CALIF., AUG.
Accidents

Final Report: Stall in icing downed King Air on approach

RAYTHEON KING AIR E90, RENO, NEV., MARCH 13, 2002–The NTSB determined the probable cause of the accident was the pilot’s inadequate approa
Aircraft

Two companies reveal supersonic bizjet plans

The void in the aeronautical spectrum created by the retirement of the Anglo-French Concorde fleet in October last year stands to be filled by two superson
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Depreciation benefit bill clears all hurdles

Both houses of Congress passed a bill that extends until December 31 next year the “placed-in-service” deadline for business aircraft purchased on or befor
Aircraft

Citation CJ3 and Global 5000 get typed

The FAA last month awarded type certification to Cessna for its Citation CJ3 light jet and to Bombardier for its long-range Global 5000.
Accidents

One Day, Two Crashes, 15 Killed

The NTSB is in the preliminary stages of its investigation into two separate business aircraft accidents on October 24 that killed 15 people.
Rotorcraft

Halvorson-led team acquires Soloy

Elling Halvorson, chairman of Papillon Airways, and a team of investors composed of helicopter industry executives have acquired Soloy Corp., an engine mod
Charter & Fractional

Avanti frax ops signs 100th customer

Avantair, which operates a fractional ownership fleet of Piaggio Avanti twin turboprops, signed its 100th customer last month.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Tax law tightens deduction rules

When President Bush last month signed a tax law that extends the “placed-in-service” deadline to the end of next year for new aircraft buyers to qualify fo
Charter & Fractional

FBO, charter companies team up

Mercury Air Centers and TAG Aviation disclosed a joint initiative to provide travel services through Mercury’s FBO network.
Accidents

Airbus, airline react to NTSB findings

American Airlines and the copilot of Flight 587 are officially being blamed for the November 2001 crash of an Airbus A300 after the vertical tail separated
Aircraft

Quest flies its Kodiak Turboprop single

Quest Aircraft’s new Kodiak high-wing, 10-passenger turboprop single made a brief first flight October 16, exactly two years after the startup dedicated it
Aircraft

Several OEMs announce upgrades at NBAA show

While no manufacturers actually launched new aircraft at the NBAA Convention last month, several did commit to major improvements for their existing produc
Charter & Fractional

Proposed contract stirs hornets’ nest at NetJets

Mount Saint Helens wasn’t the only imminent eruption last month.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dallas airmotive closing New Jersey facility

Dallas Airmotive’s late-September announcement that it would be closing its Millville, N.J.
Airports

O’Hare Slots Set To Be in Effect on November 1

On November 1, the FAA was scheduled to reinstate for six months (until April 30) a general aviation slot limitation and reservation program at Chicago O’H
Aircraft

Bush and Kerry Visit Eclipse Aviation

It might be considered an honor for an established business jet manufacturer to get a visit from either President Bush or Senator John Kerry during this el
Aircraft

Eight Days Gives Beechjet 400As a New Interior

Thanks to Raytheon Aircraft Services’ new quick-change interior program, owners of the Beechjet 400A (S/N 110 and later) can get a new cabin makeover fairl
Aircraft

Hush Kit Reduces Cabin Noise in Premier I

Raytheon Aircraft announced a lightweight interior modification for its Premier I that the company says reduces cabin average noise level to 82.2 dBA on ta
Security

Medical Service Provider Unveils Security Services

MedAire has expanded beyond the medical-assistance services and products the company has provided the airline and business aviation industry for 20 years,
Safety

Singapore Establishes Confidential Reporting Program

Singapore has established a program for pilots, air traffic controllers, mechanics and others to report aviation safety incidents confidentially and withou
Regulations and Government

Libya Flight Restrictions Lifted

Effective last month, the FAA lifted its long-time prohibition against most flight operations to and from Libya, as well as overflight restrictions.
Safety

A700 VLJ To Have Inflatable Restraint Systems

Phoenix, Ariz.-based Amsafe Aviation has been selected to provide inflatable restraint systems for the pilot and copilot seats in the Adam A700 twin-engine
Aircraft

Gulfstream Poised To Finish Year on a High Note

Third-quarter results show that Gulfstream is on its way to ending this year with significantly improved numbers in deliveries, earnings and sales.
Aircraft

Cessna Reports Increased Citation Sales and Deliveries

Reporting on its third-quarter results, Textron said its Cessna Aircraft unit received orders for 71 Citations, including 22 for the new CJ2+, and 13 more
Charter & Fractional

Part 135 Fatal Leads to Call for Emergency Briefings

The NTSB wants the FAA to emphasize the need for pilots, particularly those in single-pilot Part 135 operations, to provide “timely emergency briefings.” T