Content Archive: February 2008
FAA Tackles ATC Training
The FAA plans to deploy new air traffic tower simulators throughout the U.S.
‘Jump jet’ gets drafted for civilian flying duty
The Rolls-Royce Pegasus-powered roar that rent the air at St.
FAA Issues Guidance for Notams
The FAA has published advisory information to help explain the new formatting standards for notams.
Rotorcraft
Obstacle detection options abound for helo operators
Equipment manufacturers are striving to provide effective, reliable obstacle detection, as collisions with obstacles, notably wires, account for a signific
Bell Opts To Restructure Product Line
Bell Helicopter is restructuring its product line to accelerate deliveries of aircraft in high demand, namely the Bell 412, 407 and 429.
Aircraft
FAA Reveals Phenom 100’s Prelim Mtow
The FAA revealed in its special conditions for the Phenom 100 a preliminary number for the very light jet’s maximum takeoff weight.
Rotorcraft
Three bidders competing for UK SAR work
Three teams bidding to take over the provision of UK search-and-rescue helicopter (SAR-H) services beginning in 2012 submitted their responses to the initi
Construction Begins at Oxford Airport
London-area Oxford Airport recently started work on a new business aviation terminal, the first phase of a major investment by the airport’s new owners, Re
Adam Aircraft files bankruptcy
On February 15, Adam Aircraft voluntarily filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the U.S.
Avionics
CFIT blamed for last year’s crash of EGPWS-equipped King Air 200
The crash is believed to be the first CFIT loss of a civil turbine-powered airplane equipped with an enhanced ground proximity warning system (EGPWS).
