Content Archive: January 2008

Charter & Fractional

Subpart K fails to clarify role of non-frax flight attendants

This spring the long-awaited Subpart K to FAR Part 91 regulations is expected to go into effect, imposing new and more stringent requirements on frac
Airports

RAF Northolt mulls plan to boost bizav activity

Britain’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) is considering plans to allow 30- or 40 percent more business aviation traffic at the Royal Air Force’s London-area Nor
Aircraft

In The Works: Adam A500

As of the middle of last month, the Adam A500 piston twin had logged more than 110 developmental flight-test hours on some 60 flights.
Aircraft

In The Works: Bombardier Challenger 300

The turbofan engine powering the Challenger 300, Honeywell’s 6,500-lb-thrust AS907, received certification by the JAA on December 3.
Aircraft

In The Works: Dassault Falcon 7X

Dassault has selected a new, smaller version of the Rockwell Collins Flight Dynamics HGS 4000 head-up display as an option for the Falcon 7X.
Regulations and Government

Flexjet Europe Reduces Flying Time Commitment

Bombardier Flexjet has reduced to 25 the minimum block of flying hours required to join the company’s Jet Membership charter program.
Airports

PHI Submits Proposed Noise-abatement Program

A proposed noise-compatibility program for Philadelphia International Airport has been sent to the FAA for review.
Accidents

Three Killed in Crash of Raytheon Beech 1900C

Two Raytheon-hired contract pilots and a potential buyer were killed when their Beech 1900C on a sales demo flight crashed December 9 in mountainous terrai
FBOs

Million Air SLC Builds New Hangars

Million Air at Salt Lake City International Airport was scheduled to have completed last month 30,000 sq ft of additional heated hangar space for business
ATC

New Washington Tracon Begins Operation

On December 14 the Potomac Consolidated Tracon began operation.