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Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Clarifies Meaning of ‘Current’ for Mx Programs
FAR 91.409(f)(3) requires aircraft owners and operators to maintain their aircraft in accordance with a “current inspection program recommended by the manu
Maintenance and Modifications
MX Jet Service Receives Honeywell Line Designation
Last month Honeywell designated MX Jet Service an authorized line service provider for TFE731-series turbofans and 36-100 and -150 APUs.
Aircraft
In the Works: Antilles Seaplanes
Decades after the last Grumman Goose rolled off the famed manufacturer’s assembly line, the G-21 Goose is nearly ready to come back to life.
Aircraft
In the Works: Spectrum Aeronautical
Work is progressing on Spectrum Aeronautical’s all-composite S.40 Freedom midsize jet, but the first-flight dates have been pushed back, from a previously
Aircraft
In the Works: Embraer Phemon 100
Embraer officially became the third manufacturer to achieve entry-into-service of a very light jet, having delivered two Phenom 100s by the end of last
Airports
Obama TFR to choke Chicago airports
The FAA has released details of how general aviation traffic will be severely constrained when President Obama stays at his Chicago home.
FBOs
Million Air Tucson grand opening
On January 12, the new Million Air Tucson FBO held its grand opening, marking the FBO franchise’s first presence in Arizona.
FBOs
Jet-A and avgas now available at Cleveland Jet Center
FBO Cleveland Jet Center at Ohio’s Cuyahoga County Airport has added jet-A and avgas supplied by Avfuel to its list of services.
FBOs
TAC Air adds 13th FBO
In mid-January, FBO chain Tac Air added its 13th FBO with the purchase of a facility at Spirit of St.
FBOs
FBO planned for Isle of Man
Ronaldsway Airport on the Isle of Man expects to award by the end of this month a contract to build and operate a new FBO to cater to the growing number of
FBOs
Augusta Airport ready for master golfers
Travelers flying to Bush Field in Augusta, Ga., for the Masters Golf Tournament April 6 to 12 at the Augusta National Golf Club will be able to secure Avfu
FBOs
Globalair homepage revamped
Aviation information Web site Globalair.com accomplished a major upgrade, making all of its useful tools and information sources easier to locate.
FBOs
Six more for Phillips 66
Phillips 66 Aviation added six new FBOs to its branded dealer network, bringing the total to more than 622 in the U.S.
Airports
Ellington now an airport
The Houston City Council voted in January to change the name of Houston’s oldest airport from Ellington Field to Ellington Airport in an effort to “broaden
Regulations and Government
EPA extends SPPC RULE
According to the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), the Environmental Protection Agency has delayed the effective date of the final rule amend
FBOs
Lakefront Terminal set for restoration
On February 11, Lakefront Airport officials celebrated the 75th anniversary of the New Orleans airport and launched the restoration of the famed art
Business aviation loses a corporate aircraft pioneer
Durrell Unger “Dee” Howard, a determined and talented pioneer in the post- World War II development of business aviation, died on February 11 at age 88 in
Charter & Fractional
Aviation firm launches alternative to Part 91
As happens in every significant downturn, corporate squeamishness about owning business jets climbs while used aircraft languish on brokers’ ramps.
Aircraft
Chapter 7 Filing Signals End of Eclipse Era
In a letter sent to employees on Tuesday, Eclipse Aviation general manager Michael McConnell and CFO Mark Borseth wrote that “our company is out of time an
Aircraft
Linear Air Forms Eclipse 500 Support Co-op
With VLJ manufacturer Eclipse Aviation facing Chapter 7 liquidation proceedings, an organization is needed to provide support to owners of the 259 Eclipse
Rotorcraft
HAI: ‘Heli-Expo’09 a Resounding Success’
Despite all the gloom about the recession, this year’s Heli-Expo in Anaheim, Calif., easily exceeded all expectations when it ended on Tuesday, with record
Aircraft
Bombardier: Learjet 85 Design Mature, Plans on Track
Bombardier shared an update on the Learjet 85 program with customers today, revealing that the program remains on schedule for service entry in 2013 and th
Charter & Fractional
Sun Rises on New Version of Sunset Aviation
The owners of Sunset Aviation, the charter/management company sold to JetDirect Aviation in May 2007, have formed a new company called Sunset Aviation LLC.
Maintenance and Modifications
Report Says Mechanics Missing in Human Factors Efforts
In a report titled “An Overview of Human Factors in Aviation Maint
Training and Workforce
Fast Track A&P/Associate Degree Program Available
Future technicians can now take advantage of a combined FAA Airframe and Powerplant mechanic and associate degree program offered by St.
Maintenance and Modifications
AAR Landing Gear Services Resumes Full Operations
The FAA returned the repair station certificate that it suspended from AAR Landing Gear Services on February 10, and the AAR division immediately resumed w
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Aviation Completes China-based Legacy Mod
Nextant Aviation subsidiary Constant Aviation finished a 41,000-foot modification and 48-month inspection on a China-based Embraer Legacy 600.
Industry perspective: AgustaWestland
Italian manufacturer AgustaWestland’s helicopters address what has become a sweet spot in today’s economy, the medium helicopter segment.
