Content Archive: May 2008

Accidents

Engine failure doubtful in Learjet crash

Neither engine showed any signs of catastrophic failure or fuel starvation, according to the NTSB’s preliminary investigation into the crash of an Air Carg
Airports

Lawmakers can still sink Meigs/O’Hare airport pact

A fragile and intricate set of deals last month promise to keep Meigs Field (CGX) open until 2026, but the Illinois General Assembly could still reverse th
Rotorcraft

A JetRanger just for tourists?

Look for a new helicopter variant of a tried-and-true veteran design to bow in at next month’s HAI HeliExpo ’02.
Regulations and Government

Massachusetts bill offers GA tax relief

An amendment to Massachusetts’ recently approved 2002 budget (H.B.3207) will eliminate the 5-percent sales and use tax when aircraft and aircraft parts are

GA may get own form of gov’t assistance

Now that Congress has completed its $15 billion bailout of the airlines as a result of September 11, attention is finally turning to the small aviation bus
Regulations and Government

Washington Report: FAA names new security boss

Retired Rear Adm.
ATC

RVSM implementation set for January 24

Eurocontrol has again confirmed that reduced vertical separation minimum (RVSM) airspace will be implemented in Europe starting January 24.
Regulations and Government

Congressional Observer: December 2001

What with anthrax scares shutting down congressional office buildings for purification and cleansing, and both houses tossing brickbats at each other over
Regulations and Government

Metro flight restrictions eased

Late last month the FAA issued several Notams eliminating enhanced Class B airspace and reducing the dimension of the temporary flight restriction areas in