Content Archive: August 2008

Maintenance and Modifications

AIA Launches Effort To Eliminate Counterfeit Parts

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) has launched a counterfeit parts “integrated project team” to create standards for government and industry to re
Maintenance and Modifications

FBI: TSA TAT Probe Climb Not a Criminal Act

According to the FBI, federal laws against tampering with aircraft do not apply to the bizarre situation that occurred at Chicago O’Hare Airport on August
Regulations and Government

NBAA, NATA Lament Reduction in LGA Slots

In response to the FAA’s decision last week to reduce the number of hourly slots availa
Regulations and Government

EASA OKs 100-foot DH for EVS-equipped Gulfstreams

Gulfstream pilots flying in Europe with the Kollsman enhanced-vision system (EVS) are now permitted to descend below published instrument approach minimums
Engines

FAA Issues Proposed AD To Prevent JT15D Flameouts

The FAA and Pratt & Whitney Canada believe they have found the cause of three high-altitude double engine flameouts on Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5-power
Aircraft

Stevens Aviation Delivers First Lear4Ever Aircraft

Business aircraft maintenance, modification and completions firm Stevens Aviation today delivered the first Lear4Ever–an upgraded Learjet 35–to Dr.

Kingfisher To Launch International Service on September 3

India’s Kingfisher Airlines announced it will launch its first international service on September 3 between Bangalore and London Heathrow Airport.
Regulations and Government

NATA: Varied FAR Interpretations Pose Real Cost

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) said a survey it recently completed quantifies aircraft operators’ costs of inconsistent FAA regulatory
Aircraft

Boeing Confident on C-17 Future; Pitching New Version

Continuing production of the C-17 Globemaster airlifter into the next decade now seems assured.
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