Content Archive: June 2010

Security

Third Time’s the Charm for TSA

After two previous candidates withdrew their names from consideration, the Transportation Security Administration finally welcomed its new boss on Friday w
Safety

Incident illustrates risk of improper tire mx

A video circulating on the Internet shows what happened, on April 27, when the nose tire of a 1976 Falcon 10 was overfilled.
Aircraft

Cessna Curtails Citation Mustang Production

Cessna Aircraft instituted rolling furloughs at its Independence, Kan.
Regulations and Government

FAA: no ban on registrations of foreign-owner trust aircraft

In response to scuttlebutt that the FAA had ceased processing aircraft registrations for foreign-owner trusts, the agency sent a letter to a group of stake
Regulations and Government

Aircraft Re-registration Implementation Anticipated

The final ruling in the FAA’s plan to require the re-registration of all U.S.-registered aircraft is expected within the next few weeks, pending the signat
Charter & Fractional

DOT OKs Charter Brokers for Government Ops

The Air Charter Association of North America (Acana) has been working with the Department of Transportation to inform and educate the agency about the bene

Airbus Looks To China for Growth

According to Airbus Corporate Jets, as business jet use becomes more widespread in mainland China the aircraft will make an important contribution to furth
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Savannah Air Center Merged Into Midcoast Operation

Midcoast Aviation of East Cahokia, Ill., announced last week it will absorb the operations of sister company Savannah Air Center of Savannah, Ga., and expe
Aircraft

Piper To Shut Down for Week of August 9

Piper Aircraft told employees yesterday it will shut down operations for the week of August 9.