Content Archive: May 2008

Regulations and Government

Washington Report: Airport projects to be accelerated

Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta has asked governors, local officials–such as airport directors and metropolitan planning organizations–and other tra
Regulations and Government

Congressional Observer: December 2002

Observing the 107th Congress could sometimes be likened to watching a three-ring circus.
Avionics

Wireless connectivity wave hits the aviation industry

Unless you’ve been living under a rock the past few years, you’ll know that barely a day passes without news that some nifty new method of accessing the In
Maintenance and Modifications

DIY pitot-static tester

GE Druck has introduced a new air-data line-switching unit to make it easier for operators to test their pitot-static systems.
Airports

Touching Bases: Freeholder takes an unkind cut at bizav

Referring to regular operations at Teterboro (N.J.) Airport (TEB), Bergen County (N.J.) freeholder Anthony Cassano said, “This is nothing less than an atta
Airports

Touching Bases: Stewart Airport assigns master plan duties

Stewart International Airport (SWF) in Newburgh, N.Y., has appointed Clough Harbor Associates of Albany, N.Y., to lead the completion of the airport’s mast
Charter & Fractional

Universal Jet Services savors steady growth

Times are tough, but you won’t hear a lot of complaints from Universal Jet Services.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Seven people in six-seat Baron 58P

BEECH BARON 58P, SWANZEY, N.H., SEPT.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: MedEVAC Learjet 25C overrun

GATES LEARJET 25C, LEXINGTON, KY.,– AUG.
Accidents

Preliminary Report: First fatal PC-12 crash in U.S.

PILATUS PC-12, WESTPHALIA, MO., SEPT.