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Is Gulfstream Gearing Up for the G600?

Gulfstream Aerospace's announcement yesterday of four new directors at its Savannah, Ga.
Safety

Eclipse FOQA Program a First in General Aviation

Eclipse Aviation yesterday released more information about its planned flight operational quality assurance (FOQA) program, which was recently approved by
Safety

Under Pressure, NASA Will Release Pilot Safety Survey

Relenting to mounting public and congressional pressure, NASA Administrator Michael Griffin reversed course and announced yesterday that his agency would i
Safety

FAA: 'Serious' Runway Incursion Rate Down

The FAA said yesterday that it exceeded its goal for reducing the 'most serious' runway incursions by 25 percent in Fiscal Year 2007, which ended September
Airports

Airport Land Use Threatens GA Growth

Airport encroachment and land use might be the next big issue beyond user fees, AOPA vice president of airports Bill Dunn said last week at the American As
Maintenance and Modifications

Testing Continues on Citation X Winglet Mod

The first test flights of a Cessna Citation X equipped with Winglet Technology’s new elliptical winglets are proceeding well, according to Bob Kiser, presi
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Safety

‘War on Error’ Waged in Wichita

The 11th annual Safety Standdown–sponsored by Bombardier Aerospace, NBAA, the FAA and the NTSB–concluded late last month in Wichita.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Completion Center To Open in Chattanooga

Start-up completion and refurbishment center Air Corporate Services will officially open its doors for business next spring and is already soliciting work.
Aircraft

Snecma Set To Light Up Silvercrest

French powerplant manufacturer Snecma said it will begin testing its Silvercrest engine next month.
Training and Workforce

FSI and CAE Target TEB5 Departures

FlightSafety International (FSI) and CAE will soon be offering online courses to address the TEB5 departure route from Runway 24 at Teterboro Airport in Ne
Airports

Teterboro EMAS Installation Delayed

The completion date for installation of an engineered material arresting system (EMAS) at the end of Teterboro Airport’s Runway 1-19 is “up in the air,” ac
ATC

Natca Questions FAA’s Hiring Claims

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (Natca) is disputing the FAA’s claims that the agency exceeded air traffic controller staffing targets for
Airports

GA Activity Declining at Westchester County

GA activity at Westchester County Airport in New York is declining, according to airport manager Peter Scherrer.
Regulations and Government

User fee debate may run into next year or beyond

“In Washington, D.C., no bad idea ever dies,” National Association of State Aviation Officials president and CEO Henry Ogrodzinski said of aviation user fe
Regulations and Government

FAA awaits new funding authorization

While many NBAA members were in Atlanta partaking of the association’s recent convention, senior vice president of operations Steve Brown was in Washington
Charter & Fractional

ARG/US and Avinode Launch Trip Service

Aviation Research Group/U.S.
Safety

JHSIT Addresses Helo SMS

The Joint Helicopter Safety Implementation Team (JHSIT), a voluntary organization whose members include OEMs, operators and agency officials, is preparing
Safety

Bird-ingestion Test Requirements Amended

Beginning this month, engine manufacturers seeking type certification on new turbine designs with inlet areas greater than 26.9 sq ft will have to pass mor
Safety

CAE Burgess Hill Receives Part 142 OK

CAE’s Burgess Hill UK flight training center–located near London Gatwick airport–has received FAA certification for Part 142 training.
Charter & Fractional

Charter Web Site Sets Sights on Empty Legs

Melbourne, Fla.-based CharterMatrix has targeted the empty-leg market with the launch of an updated Web site, which includes a map-search function, request
Charter & Fractional

Online charter broker attracts SEC scrutiny

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) suspended the trading of Connect-A-Jet securities for 11 days last month, from October 1 to October 12, due to
Charter & Fractional

California To Tax Fractional Flights

A law recently approved by the California State Assembly would assess all fractional ownership flights in the state with personal property taxes, according
FBOs

Flightline Group Expansion Under Way

Flightline Group’s $24 million, four-year, multi-building development project at its Tallahassee (Fla.) Regional Airport (TLH) headquarters will soon begin
Airports

Salina Airport Authority Set To Expand

The Salina (Kan.) Airport Authority announced plans to build a new 69,000-sq-ft hangar and office complex in anticipation of continued growth at the SLN Av
Rotorcraft

FAA Seeks Comments on BA609 Standards

The FAA issued a request for comment on proposed airworthiness standards for certification of the Bell/Agusta BA609–“a multi-turbine-engine powered-lift ca
Safety

FAA Issues AD Addressing Flap Failures

The FAA has issued an NPRM for a new AD to supersede an August 13 directive that addresses a history of flap failures on the Bombardier CRJ100 and CRJ440 r
Regulations and Government

GA requests more time for comments on customs rule

While AOPA seeks an extension on the comment period for new security rules for private aircraft arriving and departing the U.S., NBAA released the “U.S.
Regulations and Government

Association Challenges Notam Language

AOPA has expressed alarm about new notam language that says pilots could be subject to criminal penalties for violations of TFRs and other security airspac
Aircraft

Excel-Jet Sues FAA over 2006 Crash

Excel-Jet of Monument, Colo., is suing the FAA over the June 2006 crash of its proof-of-concept Sport-Jet, which was destroyed on takeoff from Colorado Spr
Charter & Fractional

JetAviva Launches Eclipse 500 Service

Van Nuys, Calif.-based JetAviva, which bills itself as the “first exclusive” very light jet (VLJ) management company, launched its Eclipse 500 management s