Content Archive: June 2014

Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Proposes Brake Assembly AD for Embraer Phenom

Airworthiness directive requires inspection for cracks of the affected brake assembly, with repair or replacement as necessary.
Maintenance and Modifications

Pro Star Aviation Names Thomas Kennedy as DOM

As director of maintenance, Kennedy will manage MRO functions.

SMO Airport Officials Accused of Conflict of Interest

The legal wrangling over the proposed closure of California’s Santa Monica Airport continues.
Charter & Fractional

Directional Consolidates Charter Brokering Under Skyjet

Charter broker activities for Directional Aviation’s Sentient Jet, Flexjet and Flight Options brands are consolidated into Skyjet, a new subsidiary.
Rotorcraft

FAA Extends Long Island Helicopter Rule

Agency seeks more time to ponder whether to make the New York North Shore Helicopter Route permanent.

Mobile FliteDeck Pro for Windows 8 Released

The new program from Jeppesen offers worldwide navigation charts on Microsoft’s Surface 2 tablets, and allows split-screen dual application usage.
Charter & Fractional

Pilatus Pilot Passes Flight Hour Milestone

A PC-12 pilot has logged 10,000 hours at the controls of the big turboprop single.

Cessna’s M2 Gets EASA OK

Deliveries of the new light jet to Europe can now begin.
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Regulations and Government

NATA Provides EU TCO Guidance

Adhering to EASA Third Country Operator program application deadlines can help operators avoid a disruption of service to Europe.
Regulations and Government

NATA Anticipates FET Ruling Soon

The National Air Transportation Association believes a new NPRM on the issue of federal excise taxes on aircraft management services is imminent.