Content Archive: August 2009

Regulations and Government

Hersman takes reins from Rosenker

Deborah Hersman was sworn in as the 12th chairman of the NTSB at the end of July, taking over from acting chairman Mark Rosenker, who held the position of
Regulations and Government

Proposed VLJ Certification Rules Released by FAA

To streamline its process for certifying very light jets (VLJs), the FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) last week to amend the applicable ce
Avionics

AEA’s Pilot Avionics Guide Released

The Aircraft Electronics Association’s 2009/2010 Pilot’s Guide to Avionics is now available at no charge at www.aea.net.
Safety

Safety Standdown Registration Opens

Registration for the 13th annual Bombardier Safety Standdown opened last month.

FAA Boss Keynote To Be Speaker at NBAA

NBAA announced that newly installed FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt will be the featured speaker at the NBAA Convention opening general session on October
Accidents

Crew Heard Clicks Just Before Learjet Crash

The NTSB last month released a cockpit voice recorder transcript as part of its investigation into the Sept.
Maintenance and Modifications

Nextant Flight Testing Beechjet Avionics Upgrade

Richmond Heights, Ohio-based Nextant Aerospace announced today that it has completed the initial certification flight for the Beechjet 400A/Hawker 400XP Ro
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Safety

FAA Soliciting Comments on FOD-detection System AC

The FAA is seeking industry comment by September 4 on draft
Aircraft

Blue Sky Adds Owners to Epic Air Lawsuit

Blue Sky Avgroup has followed up its initial l