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International Operations

“Business aviation operators are becoming much more sophisticated about the ways they can use their airplanes outside the United States,” said Bill Stine,
Avionics

FAA wants moving maps in more cockpits

Reacting to last summer’s crash of Comair Flight 5191 at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Ky.–as well as countless runway incursions and serious on-airport
Avionics

Forward Vision, Max-Viz Form Alliance

Enhanced-vision system (EVS) makers Forward Vision and Max-Viz have announced a joint venture to bring lower-cost infrared products to the general aviation
Avionics

AD Affects Honeywell NZ-2000s

A software error in Honeywell flight management systems with NZ-2000 nav computers could cause sudden, un-annunciated shifts in computed position, accordin
FBOs

FBO survey: Covering Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa

All the leading forecasts agree that business aviation is an increasingly global phenomenon that will see growth rates for aircraft and flying activity ris
Avionics

Pro Line 21 IDS Certified in Avanti

The Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 integrated display system (IDS) has been certified in a Piaggio Avanti at Jet Works in Denton, Texas, according to the avi
Avionics

Citation 500 RVSM Package STC’d

JetTech of Littleton, Colo., last month announced it has received an STC for an RVSM kit for pre-275 serial number Cessna Citation 500s equipped with Bendi
Avionics

FCC’s cellphone decision might not end the debate

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has decided to keep in place the rule requiring passengers in the U.S.
Avionics

Software Glitch Delays Mustang

Cessna last month was close to certifying a software update for the Citation Mustang’s G1000 avionics system after avionics maker Garmin in February uncove
Avionics

EMS Satcom Introduces Cisco-based Router

EMS Satcom last month unveiled the CNX-300 mobile access router as the newest member of its family of CNX airborne networking devices.
Avionics

Verizon will keep MagnaStar on air for another year

It’s not exactly a call from the governor, but it still qualifies as a reprieve of sorts.
Avionics

Garmin’s G1000 suite gains traction with Piper

Garmin is encroaching on rival Avidyne’s turf with the announcement last month that the G1000 avionics system will be offered as optional equipment in the
Regulations and Government

RAA 2007 special section: Cohen front and center at FAA funding debate

The Regional Airline Association opens the next chapter in its 32-year history this year as new association president Roger Cohen presides over his first R
Aircraft

Lufthansa To Split Big Jet Order

The board of Deutsche Lufthansa, Europe’s second-largest airline, has approved a $1.5 billion expenditure for 30 Embraer E190s and 15 Bombardier CRJ900s.
Aircraft

Piper Continues Work on Jet

Piper president and CEO Jim Bass said that orders for the single-engine PiperJet have reached 186 and that the company “has made great headway on the Piper
Safety

Comair Probe Prompts NTSB Letter

An April 10 safety recommendation issued by the NTSB calls for the FAA to revise its policies related to air traffic controller work schedules to account f
Aircraft

Sporty’s Decides To Raffle New Mustang

Sporty’s Pilot Shop, holder of Cessna Mustang position number 13, has decided it will raffle its new VLJ and donate the funds to the Sporty’s Foundation.
Aircraft

HB and Cessna Celebrate Milestones in 2007

Between Raytheon Aircraft becoming Hawker Beechcraft (HB) and delivering the Hawker 4000 and Cessna delivering the Mustang, 2007 is a big year in Wichita.
Regulations and Government

FAA Redefines Precipitation Terms

The FAA released official guidance last month regarding ATC’s ability to define and describe precipitation to pilots, including the terms controllers will
Regulations and Government

NTSB Marks Major Milestone

On April 1, the NTSB celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Regulations and Government

Airline pilots bring age-60 fight to court

Three pilots for US Airways have filed a lawsuit in the U.S.
Rotorcraft

Unmanned helo might save stranded Everest climbers

Everest Rescue Trust, a New Zealand-based charity organization, is planning to operate an unmanned helicopter to rescue stranded climbers on Mount Everest,
ATC

FAA mulls Washington ADIZ change

While legislation that would direct the Transportation Security Administration to study the vulnerability of general aviation airports to terrorist acts is
Rotorcraft

Bell 429 Gets Production Rotor Blades

The Bell 429 has received its production rotor blades.
Rotorcraft

Eurocopter Inaugurates Spanish Plant

In late March Eurocopter inaugurated the new Eurocopter España plant in Albacete, in east central Spain.
Rotorcraft

AgustaWestland Gets Pac-Rim Orders

AgustaWestland has announced orders for six AW139s in Australia.
Rotorcraft

FAA Certifies S-76 for Snow Ops

Sikorsky on April 10 announced that the FAA has certified the Sikorsky S-76C++ for operation in falling and blowing snow.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Opens Design Center

Sikorsky last month opened a 25,000-sq-ft Design Engineering Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
Maintenance and Modifications

HSI To Support Eurocopters

Helicopter Support has received certification from American Eurocopter to support the AS 350, AS 355, EC 120 and BO 105.
Rotorcraft

Pilot Strike Hurt PHI

The Office and Professional Employee International Union says that the pilot strike it led at PHI had a significant effect on the company’s 2006 financial