Content Archive: September 2010

Rotorcraft

Bell ceases production of its 40-year-old JetRanger

Later this year Bell Helicopter will deliver its last JetRanger, a 206B3.  According to a company spokeswoman, Bell decided “to stop production on the
Avionics

Inmarsat, Boeing team on Ka-band Internet service

Inmarsat announced plans to introduce by 2014 a Ka-band satellite broadband service that would be far faster, cost less per megabit and require smaller ant
Accidents

Final Report: LAX preflight inspection caused tire blowout

Dassault Falcon 20C, Eagle, Colo., Jan.
Avionics

Garmin ESP has a mind of its own

Garmin ESP has a mind of its own Some are calling it a kind of stick shaker for light airplanes.

Operators plan to wait and see on Santulli’s Milestone venture

Richard Santulli’s re-entry into the helicopter game drew mixed reaction from a variety of operators who spoke to AIN.
Rotorcraft

Robinson Helicopter founder-president retires

Frank Robinson feigned insult when asked about his possible retirement at a 2009 press conference.
Aircraft

Gulfstream's Golden GIV Marks Silver Anniversary

Gulfstream Aerospace this week celebrated the 25th anniversary of the first flight of the Gulfs
ATC

TEB Dalton 19 Departure Now by Pilot Request Only

At last week’s meeting of the Teterboro Users Group, violations of the Dalton Runway 19 departure at Teterboro (N.J.) Airport were a concern.

‘Final Countdown’ for FAA Reauthorization Bill?

With a target adjournment date of early October and an expiring 15th extension of FAA funding and programs facing Congress, 26 aviation-related association
Engines

Fully Equipped Nextant 400XT Completes First Flight

Nextant Aerospace announced late last week that a fully equipped 400XT–powered by new Williams FJ44-3AP engines and carrying Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 a