Content Archive: March 2007

Regulations and Government

NTSB lashes out at FAA on maintenance scrutiny

The NTSB issued a scathing indictment of the FAA’s oversight of contract maintenance providers, essentially validating a DOT inspector general’s report tha
Regulations and Government

Slots required for business aircraft at Luton

Effective March 25 all general aviation aircraft are required to have slots for landings and takeoffs at London Luton Airport.
Aircraft

Embraer forsees future in Lineage

Embraer decided to name its newest business jet the Lineage 1000, drawing parallels to the company’s first business jet, which was also a derivative of one
Regulations and Government

ADs, SAIBs To Be Available Only by E-mail

The FAA will transition to e-mail distribution of ADs and special airworthiness information bulletins (SAIBs) and eliminate mailed paper versions.
Aircraft

Citation X To Reverse Downward Trend?

Cessna said last month it will increase production of its Citation X by more than 65 percent from 2006 to 2010, to meet “growing demand,” primarily from no
Safety

Safety Standdown To Play in Europe

Bombardier will hold its first Safety Standdown event in Europe following this year’s European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Geneva.

Gulfstream to match competitor parts prices

Between March 15 and May 15, Gulfstream is reducing the price of parts to match those of competitors.

Regional search added to aircraft shopper online

Aircraft Shopper Online (www.aso.com) introduced a feature last month that lets buyers search by region for aircraft listed for sale.
ATC

Argentina Strips Air Force of ATC Function

The Argentine government took emergency action last month, relieving the nation’s Air Force of responsibility for providing ATC services.