Content Archive: June 2008

Aircraft

Eclipse Developing Thrust Lever Software Fix

Eclipse Aviation said extra margin added to the Eclipse 500’s thrust lever forward range of motion should prevent the levers from being pushed beyond their
Aircraft

Flight into Known Icing OK for Eclipse 500

Eclipse Aviation yesterday received flight into known icing (FIKI) approval for the Eclipse 500, though in-service and undelivered aircraft up to S/N 265 w

NBAA, GAMA Slam Report on Private Jets

NBAA and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) have denounced a report on private jet travel and the general aviation industry issued by th
Aircraft

Epic Elite Jet To Be Certified in Russia First

Epic Aircraft parent company Aircraft Investor Resources (AIR) and Tbilisi Aircraft Manufacturing (TAM) last week further cemented their joint venture to d
Maintenance and Modifications

Weco-overhauled Aircraft Parts Cited in FAA Notice

The FAA’s scrutiny of Weco Aerospace Systems of Burbank, Calif., has taken a new turn with the issuance of an FAA Unapproved Parts Notification.
ATC

DOT’s Congestion Plan Gets Cool Reception

The Transportation Department’s plan to manage congestion at New York’s three area airports drew criticism from industry witnesses and members of Congress
Regulations and Government

Nightime Curfew Proposed for Bob Hope Airport

Following the end of the comment period for the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (Calif.) Airport Authority’s plan to impose a nighttime curfew on Bob Hope Airpor
Aircraft

PiperJet Ground Testing To Start Soon

Piper Aircraft reports that its PiperJet prototype is making progress, with the first engine start and run to “occur shortly.” Earlier this month, the Vero
Environment

GAMA Going Green

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) on Friday announced that it established an environment committee “to represent the general aviation m
Aircraft

First A320 Parts Head to Tianjin

Airbus has started sending the first aircraft sections to the new A320 assembly line in Tianjin, China, the company announced today.