Content Archive: May 2008
Security
Required checks now include fingerprinting
Airport and aircraft operators that are required to have security programs under Parts 107 and 108, respectively, must now include fingerprint-based crimin
Regulations and Government
FCC proposes rewrite of aviation rules
A total rewrite of Federal Communications Commission Part 87 has been proposed.
Engines
Third Continental enters flight-test program
A third super-midsize Continental last month entered flight testing with a 1 hr 53 min flight from Bombardier’s Wichita Flight Test Center.
ATC
Cessna and Learjet race to meet Euro RVSM deadline
Cessna has completed RVSM Service Bulletins for the Citation V, S/II and II, and an SB was pending at press time for the Citation I.
Engines
Startup to offer 560-lb-thrust turbofan
Price Induction, a startup company based in Anglet, France, is studying a 560-lb-thrust high-bypass-ratio turbofan that would establish a new thrust class.
Peter Edwards to lead Bombardier business aircraft
Bombardier Aerospace has promoted Peter Edwards to president of its business aircraft unit.
Charter & Fractional
Flight Options Downsizes, Terminates Pilots
Ohio-based Flight Options on Friday closed its maintenance facility at Cleveland Cuyahoga Airport and dismissed about 200 employees, 68 of whom were pilots
Training and Workforce
Simuflite adds Beechjet, others to follow
Beechjet 400/400A pilot training is now available on a new simulator at SimuFlite’s Dallas headquarters.
Avionics
L-3 SmartDeck Gets TSO and STC Approvals
L-3 Avionics late last week received TSO and STC approvals from the FAA for its SmartDeck integrated avionics system.
ATC
GA routes to change in Anchorage area
After nearly a year of studying air routes in Anchorage airspace, the FAA will soon finalize several proposed changes affecting general aviation operations
