Content Archive: April 2008

Regulations and Government

Russia may soften bizjet import tax

The Russian government is considering softening the import tax requirements for business jets and certain types of on-board and airport equipment not produ
Rotorcraft

Confidence in AB139 high despite crash

Despite the fatal loss of one of its prototypes, Agusta and program partner Bell Helicopter are confident of the success of the AB139 and recently celebrat
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global to offer insurance for Eclipse 500

Insurance underwriter Global Aerospace will partner with Eclipse Aviation, manufacturer of the Eclipse 500 personal jet, to provide hull and liability insu
Avionics

Universal first to certify a synthetic vision suite

Tucson, Ariz.-based Universal Avionics achieved a significant milestone last month, becoming the first company to certify a synthetic-vision system (SVS) f

Trial set for Challenger lawsuit

The case of Kittredge Aviation & David Wetherell v.
Aircraft

First EVS Operational on Air Force Gulfstream

Gulfstream Aerospace has successfully installed a certified and fully operational Gulfstream Enhanced Vision System (EVS) on an in-service Air Force C-37A
Aircraft

First Production Sovereign Flies Ahead of Schedule

The first Citation Sovereign production aircraft, S/N 001, completed its first flight June 27, “several weeks ahead of schedule,” according to Cessna Aircr

Delta Connection Regionals Order Six CRJs

Delta Connection regional carriers Atlantic Southeast Airlines and Comair have exercised options for a total of two CRJ200s and one CRJ700 regional jet fro
Maintenance and Modifications

Raytheon To Service Beech 1900 in Little Rock

Raytheon Aircraft Co.

American Eagle Accused of ‘War on Pilots’ Contract

A union leader has accused American Eagle of declaring war on its pilots after the company announced it was transferring 14 regional jets to another airlin