Content Archive: January 2007
Safety
Ground accident reporting system is in the works
In another effort to help reduce accidents, NATA is developing a ground-incident safety management system (SMS) that it hopes will merge data on ground-han
FBOs
Jacksonville, Oakland see three new facilities open
The turn of the new year has seen several new facilities opening in time for the winter season.
FAA releases first study of Part 135 operators
The FAA has finally released its study of Part 135 air-taxi operators, mandated by Congress more than four years ago in the Aviation Investment and Reform
Safety
Suit claims GE shipped defective engine parts
A former employee of GE Aircraft Engines claims the company knowingly shipped defective parts built during a 10-year period at its factory in Madisonville,
Security
TSA eases international waiver process
The Transportation Security Administration is allowing operators to increase progressively the time for which international waivers are valid.
Maintenance and Modifications
Cessna christens largest GA Service Center
On December 9 Cessna Aircraft claimed another record, though this one does not involve any aircraft speed or distance.
Airports
TSA to release airport security info circular
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is now expected to issue an informational circular early this spring on security recommendations for gener
ATC
Germany to privatize ATC
The German government gave the green light to sell to the public 74.9 percent of DFS, the agency operating the country’s ATC system.
Brown brings Washington experience to NBAA post
Steve Brown took over as NBAA senior vice president of operations three months ago, but he is an old hand on the Washington scene.
Aircraft
Gulfstream 500 receives FAA type certification
The Gulfstream 500 received FAA type certification last month, and customer deliveries of the business jet are scheduled to start early this year.
