Content Archive: February 2008

Accidents

Final Flight: 690A broke up in flight

Aero Commander 690A, Antlers, Okla., Oct.
Accidents

Final Flight: CitationJet brake lines failed

Cessna 525A CJ2, Tampa, Fla., Feb.
Accidents

Final Report: Learjet crashed in water

Bombardier Learjet 35A, Groton, Conn., June 2, 2006–The NTSB determined the probable cause of the International Jet Charter Learjet’s cras
Accidents

Final Report: Ice caused Beechjet flameout

Hawker Beechcraft Beechjet 400A, Sarasota, Fla., July 12, 2004–According to the NTSB, the double engine flameout of the Flight Options Bee
Safety

FAA Fast-Tracks Runway Safety Measures

The FAA has proposed extending the enhanced standards for taxiway centerline markings to all 567 certified airports to reduce the risk of runway incursions

People in Aviation: February 2008

Paul DeHerrera has been appointed COO of Universal Avionics.

Bizav Deliveries Climb at Hawker Beechcraft

Hawker Beechcraft delivered 120 business airplanes in the fourth quarter, up from 94 aircraft shipped in the last quarter of 2006.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Cabin Entertainment

Completion and refurbishment centers are racing to bring the latest technology into cabin entertainment with crisper, sharper pictures and better sound, us
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Charter & Fractional

Pilot shortage looms for charter operators

Although the market for charter and fractional ownership is still strong in the U.S., operators might soon face a shortage of qualified pilots and maintena
Training and Workforce

Association: standard training could attract more pilots

As the industry prepares for a possible pilot shortage, an organization called the Professional Aviation Board of Certification (PABC) has its own plan to