Content Archive: October 2008
Security
NBAA: TSA General Aviation Security Proposal ‘Onerous’
The TSA’s general aviation security rulemaking proposal, which would force nearly 10,000 op
Charter & Fractional
NTSB Judge Reinstates Air Trek’s Certificate
NTSB Administrative Law Judge William Pope II on Friday reversed an FAA emergency order of revocation issued in June that grounded Punta Gorda, Fla.-based
Rotorcraft
Bell 429 Nears Certification, Gets Speed Boost
The new Bell 429 light twin will have a faster top cruise speed than the previously published 142 knots, program director Neil Marshall told AIN
Regulations and Government
Sabatini, Leverenz To Retire from FAA Posts
After nearly 30 years with the FAA, associate administrator for aviation safety Nick Sabatini will retire effective January 3, the agency announced today.
Teal Revises Business Jet Outlook Downward
Due to recent economic turmoil, The Teal Group earlier this month made the unusual move of revising its 18th annual Business Jet Overview, which was origin
Qantas Inaugurates Los Angeles A380 Service
Australia’s Qantas Airways today kicked off scheduled service with its new Airbus A380 between Los Angeles and Melbourne, Australia.
Engines
NTSB Recommends Urgent PW2037 Inspections
Operators of Pratt & Whitney PW2037 engines will have to increase inspection of second-stage high-pressure turbine (HPT) hubs if the FAA accepts two NTSB r
Charter & Fractional
Jet One Jets Alleges Competitor Engaged in Fraud
Charter broker Jet One Jets is seeking more than $60 million in compensatory and punitive damages from Halcyon Jet Holdings and brokerage firm Halcyon Jets
Safety
FAA Doesn’t Want Historical Accidents To Be Repeated
Those who don’t learn from the mistakes of the past are destined to repeat them.
Charter & Fractional
UK-based Air Partner Reports Charter Demand Growth
London-based aircraft charter broker Air Partner has reported strong growth in both sales and profits for its fiscal year that ended on July 31.
