Content Archive: January 2007

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.
Aircraft

EASA Certifies Ae270 Turboprop

On December 15, the European Aviation Safety Agency awarded the type certificate for the Ibis Aerospace Ae270 turboprop single to Aero Vodochody, the Czech