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Maintenance and Modifications

AD proposed for Socata TBM 700

The FAA has issued a proposed Airworthiness Directive that requires landing-gear inspections on Socata TBM 700s with more than 1,750 landings.
Avionics

Inmarsat Concedes Swift64 Congestion Problems

Last week’s stock market tumble put a chokehold on Inmarsat’s Swift64 satellite ISDN service as business jet passengers, particularly those on the U.S.
Accidents

Citation Flameout Blamed on Crew

The NTSB concluded that the forced landing of a University of North Dakota Citation 550 research jet on Sept.
Training and Workforce

Eclipse Aviation Lines Up New Training Provider

On the heels of the termination of a training contract with United Airlines (a mutual agreement the companies said), Eclipse Aviation said it is “currently
Regulations and Government

NTSB Takes Issue with New Helo Flotation Rules

It took the FAA more than three years to finalize its rules affecting the commercial air-tour industry and only 14 days after their publication for the NTS
ATC

FAA Increases Controller Staffing Forecasts

In the ongoing saga of air traffic controller staffing, the FAA announced yesterday as part of its 10-year forecast that it is increasing controller hiring
Maintenance and Modifications

Legacy Citations get flat-panel display option

Cessna Aircraft has entered into an agreement with Innovative Solutions & Support for the avionics maker to provide flat-panel display systems for legacy C
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream acquires Weco Aerospace Systems

Weco Aerospace Systems, a privately held aviation-component overhaul company specializing in electrical, electronic accessories and flight instrument servi
Maintenance and Modifications

Immaculate Flight expands service through acquisition

Aircraft detailing company Immaculate Flight has purchased In Plane View Detailing, another aircraft detailing company based in Naples, Fla.
Maintenance and Modifications

Raytheon and camp announce Mx-tracking agreement

Camp Systems has been selected to take over the Facts maintenance tracking business from Raytheon Aircraft Company (RAC).
Maintenance and Modifications

CAE Simuflite starts Dassault Falcon 7X maintenance training

SimuFlite has started maintenance training on the Dassault Falcon 7X.
Maintenance and Modifications

Ship it AOG offers Hawker 800 parts

The acquisition of a national inventory of Raytheon Hawker 800 spares from one of the world’s largest oil companies has resulted in a major diversification
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA doubles IA renewal period

The FAA amended the regulations for the Inspection Authorization (IA) renewal period.
Regulations and Government

FAA ready to change reviled age-60 rule

After a decades-long battle, the FAA capitulated to the court of international opinion in late January, announcing that it will propose a new rule to permi
Training and Workforce

NetJets Europe starts ab initio training

NetJets Europe is recruiting candidates for a new ab initio pilot training program that it hopes could provide its growing fractional ownership fleet with
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Independent Centers Reap Airbus Harvest

The Airbus business aircraft juggernaut keeps rolling, and independent completion centers are happily enjoying the result.So far this year, the
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Falcon 50-4 Upgrades Bring Bonus Work in Cabin Refurb

Premier Aircraft has received a supplemental type certificate from the FAA for its Falcon 50-4 engine upgrade, and that approval is bringing in some cabin
Cabin Interior and Electronics

DunnAir Business Jet Completion Center Is Done

Founder Dale Dunn launched DunnAir Business Jet Completion Center in 2004, and the company opened for business in Tucson, Ariz., in February 2005 with high
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Flight Display Creates More Moving Experience

For years, the moving-map display was little more than a page from Mrs.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Jet Aviation Delivers a Small Airbus with a Big One Due

Jet Aviation, which recently delivered an executive A320-200 to the Saad Group in Saudi Arabia, is now making room at its Basel, Switzerland, facilities fo
ATC

AOPA Supports Loran as GPS Backup

In a letter to the Department of Transportation last month, AOPA renewed its support of loran as a possible low-cost, ideal backup to the future GPS-based
Regulations and Government

New Taxi into Position and Hold Guidance

New taxi into position and hold (TIPH) guidance for pilots became effective February 5.
Regulations and Government

Congressional Observer: March 2007

• After the November elections, House Democrats vowed to pass the “Six for ’06” bills (minimum wages, stem cell research, energy and so on) in the first 10
Maintenance and Modifications

STC Awarded for Falcon 50 Engine Upgrade

Premier Aircraft received supplemental type certification of its engine upgrade program for the Falcon 50, designed to improve performance and fuel specifi
Rotorcraft

Bulletin Warns of Rotor Blade Debonding

A Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB SW-07-16) issued February 9 warns operators of possible debonding of the main rotor blades on Robinson R
Aircraft

Long-range Gulfstreams Make Short Hops

Despite the long range they’re capable of, the G550 and G500 might be making many more short hops than long-distance flights.
Regulations and Government

Revised Air-taxi Security Rules Issued

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has released a revised Twelve-Five Standard Security Program (TFSSP), effective March 12.
Regulations and Government

SIC Pilot Type Rating Notice Issued

New FAA Notice N8000.351 provides procedures on how to complete the application for second-in-command (SIC) pilot type ratings.
Accidents

King Air Hits Ridge, Three Killed

Three people were killed when their King Air 200 crashed on approach to Gallatin Field Airport (elevation 4,474 feet) in Bozeman, Mont., on February 6.
Safety

New FSF boss urges focus on safety, not blame

The September 29 midair collision between an Embraer Legacy and a Gol Airlines 737 over the Amazon was a baptism by fire for Bill Voss, who took over as pr