Content Archive: March 2007

Maintenance and Modifications

FAA offers electronic version of maintenance form 337

The FAA is releasing a new Web-based program that lets the user fill out, digitally sign and print forms online.
Maintenance and Modifications

AD proposed for Socata TBM 700

The FAA has issued a proposed Airworthiness Directive that requires landing-gear inspections on Socata TBM 700s with more than 1,750 landings.
Avionics

Inmarsat Concedes Swift64 Congestion Problems

Last week’s stock market tumble put a chokehold on Inmarsat’s Swift64 satellite ISDN service as business jet passengers, particularly those on the U.S.
Accidents

Citation Flameout Blamed on Crew

The NTSB concluded that the forced landing of a University of North Dakota Citation 550 research jet on Sept.
Training and Workforce

Eclipse Aviation Lines Up New Training Provider

On the heels of the termination of a training contract with United Airlines (a mutual agreement the companies said), Eclipse Aviation said it is “currently
Regulations and Government

NTSB Takes Issue with New Helo Flotation Rules

It took the FAA more than three years to finalize its rules affecting the commercial air-tour industry and only 14 days after their publication for the NTS
ATC

FAA Increases Controller Staffing Forecasts

In the ongoing saga of air traffic controller staffing, the FAA announced yesterday as part of its 10-year forecast that it is increasing controller hiring
Maintenance and Modifications

Legacy Citations get flat-panel display option

Cessna Aircraft has entered into an agreement with Innovative Solutions & Support for the avionics maker to provide flat-panel display systems for legacy C
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream acquires Weco Aerospace Systems

Weco Aerospace Systems, a privately held aviation-component overhaul company specializing in electrical, electronic accessories and flight instrument servi
Maintenance and Modifications

Immaculate Flight expands service through acquisition

Aircraft detailing company Immaculate Flight has purchased In Plane View Detailing, another aircraft detailing company based in Naples, Fla.