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G1000-equipped King Air takes to the sky

Mike McGraw, founder and CEO of Data Systems International (DSI) in Overland Park, Kan., is the proud owner of the first King Air C90 to be retrofitted wit
Training and Workforce

King course eases transition to Garmin’s G1000 cockpit

If you’re planning on flying a Cessna Mustang, Embraer Phenom, HondaJet or Diamond D-Jet, you’ll have to learn how to run Garmin’s G1000 avionics system.
Avionics

IS&S relishes chance to grow as integrated avionics manufacturer

Innovative Solutions & Support is a growing avionics manufacturer that made a name for itself with RVSM solutions, but it is now on the verge of greatl
Avionics

Fly by Wire Technology

Considering the myriad benefits that digital fly-by-wire flight control systems provide, it’s somewhat surprising that only one business jet–Dassault’s Fal
Aircraft

In The Works: Maverick Jets SmartJet

Maverick Jets has not had much public activity lately and didn’t exhibit at last year’s NBAA Convention as it has in the past.
Aircraft

In The Works: Pilatus Aircraft PC-12 Next Generation

Originally scheduled for certification by the end of last year, the newest version of the Pilatus PC-12 is now slated for certification early this year, wi
Aircraft

In The Works: Diamond Aircraft D-Jet

This year, the aviation world will be watching Diamond Aircraft closely as the first of the so-called single-engine personal jets is scheduled to ach
Aircraft

In The Works: Freight Feeder Aircraft FF5000

Freight Feeder Aircraft has purchased assets from Utilicraft and plans to move forward with development and FAA certification of the former FF1080 twin-eng
Aircraft

In The Works: Embraer Phenom 100

Embraer’s entry into the very light jet market–the Phenom 100– is progressing toward certification and entry into service by the middle of this year.

Vendor woes contribute to Eclipse 500 delivery delays

In one year, Eclipse Aviation has ramped up its production of Eclipse 500 very light jets to a rate of nearly one per day.
Safety

UK safety board spotlights electronics corrosion

The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) last month issued a sweeping recommendation that the EASA, FAA, Transport Canada and other aviation agenci
Safety

Recent accidents highlight value of runway threshold margin

Two accidents late last year involving Bombardier Global 5000s landing short of the runway have provoked scrutiny of safety issues associated with the land
Airports

Landing-fee plan targets congestion

The Bush Administration announced a new national policy last month that would encourage congested airports to vary landing fees based on the time of day an
Aircraft

Pilot Report: Hawker 900XP gives pilots more range

What can you say about an airplane that performs better than most people expect, as the Hawker series always has?

VLJs in Latin America

Put simply, the very light jet (VLJ) is a small airplane in search of a big market.
Training and Workforce

Winter’s here, time to brush up on training for ground icing

When pilots turn their attention to icing, it’s the in-flight kind that garners the most attention and training focus.
Training and Workforce

Association: standard training could attract more pilots

As the industry prepares for a possible pilot shortage, an organization called the Professional Aviation Board of Certification (PABC) has its own plan to
Charter & Fractional

Pilot shortage looms for charter operators

Although the market for charter and fractional ownership is still strong in the U.S., operators might soon face a shortage of qualified pilots and maintena
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Cabin Entertainment

Completion and refurbishment centers are racing to bring the latest technology into cabin entertainment with crisper, sharper pictures and better sound, us
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Bizav Deliveries Climb at Hawker Beechcraft

Hawker Beechcraft delivered 120 business airplanes in the fourth quarter, up from 94 aircraft shipped in the last quarter of 2006.

Adam Aircraft ‘Moving Forward’ on Funding Options

Englewood, Colo.-based Adam Aircraft isn’t yet saying whether it met a “self imposed” deadline of January 31 to raise $30.5 million in short-term funding.
ATC

U.S. Finally Embraces eLoran as GPS Backup

Loran will continue, and be modernized, according to the recently released U.S.
Engines

P&WC Launches New Engine for Biggest Citation

Pratt & Whitney Canada has joined the 10,000-pound-thrust class with formal launch of the PW800 series, the first version of which will power Cessna’s
Aircraft

Cessna Sets Sail with Long-awaited Columbus

Yesterday, Cessna chairman, president and CEO Jack Pelton revealed the name of the company’s newest and largest business jet, the large-cabin CE-850 Citati

Hearing delayed, FAA still lacks permanent chief

A Senate confirmation hearing on the nomination of acting FAA Administrator Robert Sturgell to become the next permanent head of the agency was postponed a
Charter & Fractional

The Air Group joins Sentient Jet stable

Sentient Jet Holdings has continued its pattern of aggressive growth with the purchase of Van Nuys, Calif.-based The Air Group.
Safety

Lithium battery fires spark new rules

New regulations limiting–and in some cases prohibiting–the transport of certain types of batteries on passenger aircraft are directed at the airlines, but
Safety

NASA Releases Pilot Survey Results

As promised, NASA in December released responses collected from the airline and general aviation pilot surveys as part of the National Aviation Operational
Aircraft

Crossair Executives Indicted for Homicide by Neglect

A Swiss federal prosecutor indicted six executives of the former regional airline Crossair for homicide and injuries by neglect.