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Regulations and Government

FAA To Mandate ADS-B by 2020

The FAA is preparing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to require automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) equipage for aircraft to gain acc
ATC

Help Decide Loran’s Future

Federal agencies are asking for the public’s help to decide if there is a need to continue to operate or invest in the loran-C radio navigation system beyo
Accidents

Pilots’ ‘Unprofessional Behavior’ Led to CRJ Fatal

The NTSB concluded that the “unprofessional behavior” and “poor airmanship” of the pilots caused the Oct.
Accidents

ATC Procedures Faulted in MU-2 Fatal

Although the NTSB blamed the commercial pilot of a Mitsubishi MU-2 that crashed in Parker, Colo., in August 2005 for his failure to fly a stabilized instru
Avionics

Enhanced Vision System Coming to BBJs

Boeing Business Jets and avionics maker Rockwell Collins disclosed Tuesday that they are planning to introduce an enhanced vision system (EVS) option for t
Regulations and Government

Stiff Penalties Coming for Aiming Lasers at Aircraft

The House of Representatives passed a bill last week that imposes a $250,000 fine and up to a possible five-year prison term for people who point lasers at
Charter & Fractional

DOT Takes Action Against Darby Aviation

Another penalty has been assessed against Darby Aviation, one of several operators involved in the crash of a Challenger 600 at Teterboro Airport, N.J., on
Charter & Fractional

Delta’s AirElite Growing, but Faces Possible Sale

Although declining from providing revenue figures, Delta AirElite president and CEO Michael Green said the Cincinnati-based charter and management company
Charter & Fractional

CitationShares Ups Fractional Pilot-pay Ante

CitationShares v-p of flight operations and chief pilot J.D.
Aircraft

Spectrum 33 Makes Brief First Flight

Just two months after being unveiled at the NBAA Convention, the Spectrum 33 twinjet made a 10-minute first flight this past Saturday afternoon.
Security

Public Meeting Is Thursday on D.C.-area ADIZ

The first of two public meetings will be held this Thursday on the FAA’s proposal to make permanent the so-called temporary restrictions and the current ai
ATC

New Oxygen Requirements Quickly Withdrawn

In a move that could prove a little embarrassing for the FAA, the agency quickly removed new requirements easing oxygen use in Part 121 operations upon lea
ATC

Comments Requested on Northeast Airspace Redesign

The FAA is seeking comments on four potential plans intended to improve safety, reduce delays and handle growing air traffic in most of the nation’s northe
Regulations and Government

Stage 4 Noise Standards Take Effect

All jet and transport-category airplanes (those with an mtow of 12,500 pounds or more) for which application of a new type design is submitted on or after
Aircraft

Turboprop Baron Under Development

Spokane, Wash.-based Rocket Engineering is developing the Turbine P/Baron in parallel with the Royal Turbine Duke program.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky S-76C++ Earns FAA Certification

Sikorsky reported Tuesday that it received FAA certification for its S-76C++ helicopter, an improved version of the S-76C+.
Avionics

More Details Clarify Shadin ADC-2000 AD

An airworthiness directive published last month requiring replacement of Shadin ADC-2000 computers only affects aircraft owners with “Quick Start” models o
Regulations and Government

Controversial Insulation Rule Is Amended

New regulations regarding aircraft thermal and acoustic insulation have been amended in response to concerns raised by the business aviation industry that
Charter & Fractional

Raytheon Buys Remaining Shares of Flight Options

On Thursday, Raytheon closed an agreement with minority shareholders Brantley Partners, Brantley Capital and Monitor Clipper Equity Partners to purchase th
Regulations and Government

Service Difficulty Reporting Rule Withdrawn

As expected, the FAA is withdrawing a delayed final rule that amended the service difficulty reporting (SDR) requirements for air carriers and repair stati
Accidents

CVR Recovered in Fatal Learjet 35A Crash

The NTSB recovered the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) from the Learjet 35A that crashed while on final approach to Truckee Tahoe Airport, Calif., on the afte
Regulations and Government

Turboprop Mallards Subject of Emergency AD

An emergency AD issued Friday requires that before further flight operators perform a “detailed visual inspection to detect repairs, cracking or corrosion”
Accidents

Chalk’s Grounds Mallards in Wake of Accident

Chalk’s Ocean Airways has voluntarily grounded its remaining fleet of four Grumman Turbo Mallards after investigators found a serious fatigue crack in the
Aircraft

Competitor Gets Control of MedAire

Health and security assistance provider MedAire disclosed that its two largest shareholders have reached a letter of agreement “outlining mutual goals and
Regulations and Government

Air Traffic Organization’s Keegan To Leave

An announcement is expected imminently that Charles Keegan will be leaving the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization (ATO) for a senior position at Raytheon.
Avionics

Shadin ADC-2000 Computers Subject of AD

An FAA airworthiness directive, effective January 26, mandates replacement of a batch of Shadin ADC-2000 air-data computers installed in about 450 aircraft
Charter & Fractional

UK Charter Bails Out AvCraft Aerospace

Bankrupt regional aircraft manufacturer Avcraft Aerospace has been bought by UK Corporate Jet Services, parent company of Southampton-based executive chart
Accidents

Wing Separated before Mallard Crashed

The NTSB has begun recovering the wreckage of the Chalk’s Ocean Airways Turbo Mallard that crashed off the coast of Miami yesterday afternoon, killing all
Maintenance and Modifications

Raytheon Issues 1900D Maintenance Alerts

Raytheon issued a new safety communiqué to advise Beech 1900 operators of another misleading illustration in the type’s maintenance manuals.