Content Archive: March 2007

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.
Maintenance and Modifications

Raytheon and camp announce Mx-tracking agreement

Camp Systems has been selected to take over the Facts maintenance tracking business from Raytheon Aircraft Company (RAC).
Regulations and Government

Congressional Observer: March 2007

• After the November elections, House Democrats vowed to pass the “Six for ’06” bills (minimum wages, stem cell research, energy and so on) in the first 10