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Safety
U.S. Fatal Bizav Accidents Drop in 1Q, but Rise Globally
The total number of U.S.-registered business turbine accidents in the first quarter of this year was one fewer than in the same period last year, but the n
Rotorcraft
Proposed Rules Challenged by Norwood Helo Ops
Norwood Memorial Airport (Mass.) manager Russ Maguire has proposed
Regulations and Government
FAA Withdraws Action Against Boston Charter Pilots
The FAA has withdrawn the two certificate actions it previously proposed against the pilots-in-command of the pair of Boston Air Charter (BAC) Citations t
Safety
Boston Air Charter Pilots Facing Certificate Action
The FAA has concluded that two Boston Air Charter pilots were in violation of the FARs when they took off in their respective Cessna Citations from Norwood
Regulations and Government
Massachusetts Aviation Caucus Rises to the Occasion
Established about five years ago, the Massachusetts Legislative Aviation Caucus has been a bipartisan advocate for general aviation and the nearly 40 GA ai
Company Formed To Serve Operators of Bizliners
Bizliner Aviation was recently established to specialize in client and vendor support to owners and operators of bizliners, namely current and out-of-produ
Regulations and Government
Contracts Awarded To Accelerate ‘Cleen’ Environment
The FAA has awarded contracts valued at $125 million to several manufacturers to develop and demonstrate technologies that will reduce jet aircraft fuel co
Regulations and Government
Massport To Acquire Worcester Regional Airport
Business aviation operators and tenants at Worcester Regional Airport in Massachusetts should begin to see long-awaited improvements after the Massachusett
Charter & Fractional
Operator Files Lawsuit Over Norwood Penalties
A lawsuit recently filed involving a charter operator versus the Massachusetts airport at which it is based could set a precedent regarding what constitute
Charter & Fractional
Operator files lawsuit over Norwood penalties
A lawsuit recently filed involving a charter operator versus the Massachusetts airport at which it is based could set a precedent regarding what constitute
Charter & Fractional
Lawsuit Likely Over Penalties by Norwood Airport
The Norwood (Mass.) Airport Commission has adopted two resolutions to punish Boston Air
Grassroots IMC Clubs lift off
Instrument pilots looking to improve their knowledge and skills beyond those gained from formal training and checkrides may be interested in joining–or
Aircraft
Linear Air adds Eclipse 500 FIKI/Avio NG 1.5 training
Before Eclipse Aviation declared bankruptcy and end
FBOs
AIR STATION CONVERSION SOUGHT
Maine’s Brunswick Naval Air Station is scheduled to close in May next year, but the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority is seeking to turn it into a
FBOs
FBO Profile: Flight Level Aviation
Operators of small- to medium-size turbine aircraft looking for a quality facility to use in the Boston area should consider Norwood Municipal Airport (OWD
Charter & Fractional
Aircraft share owners largely satisfied with their frax provider
A substantial majority of fractional aircraft share owners indicated that they are satisfied with their current program.
Rotorcraft
Eurocopter breaks ground for new U.S. facility
The start of construction for American Eurocopter’s new parts manufacturing facility in Columbus, Miss., was marked by an August 7 groundbreaking ceremony.
Avionics
Learjet 35/36 RVSM avionics package certified
Honeywell and West Star Aviation have received supplemental type certification of an RVSM equipment package for the Learjet 35 and 36.
Safety
New standards adopted for insulation flammability
The FAA last month approved upgraded flammability standards for thermal and acoustic insulation materials used in Part 25 (transport category) aircraft.
Security
Rule calls for computer-readable passports
Beginning on October 1, the passports of foreign nationals visiting the U.S.
Raytheon finishes 100th Premier composite fuselage
Raytheon Aircraft employees associated with the Beechcraft Premier I recently celebrated completion of the aircraft model’s 100th composite fuselage.
Regulations and Government
FAA pulls several rulemaking notices
The FAA has withdrawn several previously published rulemaking proposals because the planned actions have been overcome by events, are no longer relevant or
Aircraft
First customer Gulfstream 300 enters service
United Arab Emirates-based charter operator Royal Jet last month received the first Gulfstream 300, a shorter-range, less expensive version of the G400 (th
Charter & Fractional
Company guarantees charter will cover direct costs
Buyers looking for 100 to 200 hours of lift per year might be interested in a program called OwnershipPlus from Contrail Aviation of Baltimore.
Regulations and Government
FAA's airspace redesign is being DOT audited
The DOT’s office of inspector general (IG) last month opened a cost-oriented audit of the FAA’s airspace redesign program.
Maintenance and Modifications
Garrett named Gulfstream hush-kit installer
Quiet Technology Aerospace has named Garrett Aviation Services as the preferred installation center for its Stage 3 hush-kit for Gulfstream IIs, IIBs and I
East Coast Jet Center designated Ae270 distributor
East Coast Jet Center in Stuart, Fla., was designated a distributor and service center for the Ae270, a turboprop single currently under development by Cze
Cabin Interior and Electronics
BMW designing interiors for PC-12s
Pilatus Aircraft of Broomfield, Colo., has commissioned BMW DesignWorks USA of Southern California to develop nine identically priced interior designs for
Regulations and Government
NBAA and FAA have online sources for notams
In addition to Flight Service Stations and some private providers of flight-planning services, notams are also available online from NBAA and the FAA.
