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Gordon Gilbert
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Regulations and Government
Bill Aims To 'Clearly' Identify Aircraft Owners
In the case of a trust or association, the legislation calls for the “chain of control,” including the owner, trustee and beneficiary.
Regulations and Government
EASA Proposed Rule Would Ease Non-ETOPS Ops
The rule would also increase the current non-ETOPS operation mtow threshold from 100,000 pounds to 133,000 pounds to accommodate newer jets.
Regulations and Government
Boston Globe Slams FAA Oversight of Private Aircraft
Boston Globe takes FAA to task for its alleged failure to properly monitor and keep current its general aviation aircraft and pilot registration records.
GE Trims Flight Department in Favor of Charter
General Electric has shuttered its Bombardier Challenger 605 operations in favor of flying charter.
Safety
Cold Temperature Airports List Updated
Six airports were added to the list, while 14 were removed.
Regulations and Government
Canada Aircraft Tax Proposal Draws CBAA Concerns
The Canada Revenue Agency issued a draft proposal extensively revising the formulas for taxable value on personal use of business aircraft.
Luck Prevented Collisions with Drones in UK
Three cases in the UK's latest Airprox Board report involved situations with a "definite risk" of collision.
Regulations and Government
FAA To Decommission 641 Remote Communications Outlets
The FAA maintains a network of more than 2,100 RCOs that pilots can use to obtain weather briefings, file flight plans and receive other services.
Airports
Insurance Firm Off the Hook Paying for Airport Defense
Because of alleged illegal actions, the insurance company claimed it was not liable for damages or payment to defend the airport.
Regulations and Government
FAA Aligns North Atlantic Nav Ops with ICAO Specs
Revisions are required because the ICAO NAT Region is transitioning from the MNPS navigation specification to performance-based navigation specs.
ATC
Nav Canada Makes Refunds and Rate Reductions
Besides reducing ATC rates for next year, the company will also reimburse aircraft owners approximately $60 million in a one-time 4.6 percent refund.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Canada To Raise Tax Value on Personal Use of Aircraft
Application of this proposed administrative policy will be retroactive and be applied to any open audits, notices of objection or pending litigation.
Avionics
ADS-B OUT Could Eliminate RVSM Application Process
Continual monitoring enabled by ADS–B OUT provides increased height keeping performance data on an individual aircraft basis, the FAA said.
Accidents
Fatal GA Accident Rate in France Sharply Reduced
Last year, 37 people died in 30 crashes of GA airplanes, microlights and helicopters, compared with 64 deaths in 46 mishaps in 2015.
Charter & Fractional
Transport Canada Updates Crew Duty/Rest Proposal
One key area of concern was the “unrealistically short” time frame proposed for the regulation to go into effect for on-demand charter operators.
Regulations and Government
FAA Realigns Product Certification Organization
Under the new system, there are five divisions, three of which perform essential regulatory functions.
Regulations and Government
LOC-I Training To Be Added To EASA Licensing
Mandates aim to make pilots more skilled in coping with aircraft upsets.
Accidents
U.S. Turbine Bizav Fatal Accidents Up in 1H17
Fifteen died in eight crashes of business turboprops and jets in the first six months of this year.
Regulations and Government
Airway Routes Could Soon Become Extinct in Europe
European air traffic management network will be almost fully route-free by 2021, said Eurocontrol.
Regulations and Government
EASA Publishes Safety Info on Wake Vortex
The bulletin concludes with illustrations that show various scenarios of wake turbulence encounters and recommended avoidance techniques.
Charter & Fractional
Rectrix Expands King Air Cape Cod Shuttles
Shuttle aircraft feature nine “first class” seats and are flown by two pilots under a Part 135 DOT commuter authorization.
Safety
Portugal Studies Near Midairs Involving Drones
Safety study will examine recent incidents involving the presence of drones in aircraft flight paths near Portuguese airports.
FBOs
Jet Aviation Boston/Bedford Opens Renovated Facility
The major upgrades are the first for the facility since it opened at the New England gateway in 1984.
ATC
NavCanada Suspends 'Climb/Descend Via' Clearances
ICAO adoption of the new phraseology signaled international acceptance of “climb/descend via” clearances that the FAA implemented in 2014.
Second Auction the Charm: Elvis’ Former JetStar Sold
Bidding failed to reach reserves during the first attempt to auction the airplane in 2008.
Accidents
Mix-up Leads to Landing on Occupied Runway
The King Air B200 landed on Runway 17 while ground personnel were there preparing to launch gliders.
Accidents
Learjet Fatal Occurred in a Circling Approach
The aircraft was less than a mile from Runway 6 when it turned right to circle for approach, but aircraft typically are 3.8-nm during the right turn.
Aircraft
Elvis Presley JetStar Being Auctioned—Again
Liveauctioneers and GSW Auctions estimate the airplane’s value at $2 million to $3.5 million, and have set no reserves.
Accidents
Pilots in CL604 Upset Use Clouds for Attitude Recovery
Since the sky and the ocean were almost the same blue color, the pilot had been able to recognize the aircraft's flight attitude only with the clouds.
Accidents
Bizjets Account for Majority of EMAS Arrestments
Bizjets have been involved in six of the last nine incidents in the U.S. where engineered materials arresting systems have safely stopped aircraft.
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