Content Archive: January 2007

Accidents

Forward C.G. implicated in TEB Challenger

“The center of gravity was found to be well forward of the allowable limit,” according to an NTSB update on the accident in which a Challenger 600 overran
Aircraft

Embraer boosts range of 190 and 195

At the request of launch customer JetBlue, Embraer has introduced longer-range versions of its 190 and 195 E-Jets.
Safety

Low-airspeed systems recommended by NTSB

The NTSB believes currently required stall-warning systems are not adequate to cover all critically low-airspeed conditions and has recommended that the FA
Aircraft

China Type-certifies Learjet 45

Bombardier reported that it has received type approval for the Learjet 45 from the civil aviation agency of China (CAAC).
FBOs

Operators note increase in Signature fees

Effective March 15, Signature Flight Support increased handling fees at its chain of more than 40 U.S.
Airports

Nagoya Airport on schedule to switch

Tokyo’s Nagoya Airport remained on schedule to become Japan’s first hub facility dedicated to business and commuter aircraft.
Accidents

Antenna Strike Fails To Down King Air

When investigators inspected a King Air C90 after it collided with a weather station antenna, they found an obstruction light was embedded in the right win
Aircraft

Embraer Legacy soon to be cleared to FL410

Embraer this spring expects to complete certification that will increase the service ceiling of the Legacy business jet from FL370 to FL410.
Airports

FBO opens at Nairobi International Airport

Swissport Executive Aviation has opened a business aircraft handling operation at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Charter & Fractional

EJM to offer scheduled service on business jets

Indigo tried it and failed.