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Regulations and Government

NATA’s Coyne vows to play hardball over DCA access

Suggesting that many of the new aviation rules issued in the name of security may be unconstitutional, National Air Transportation Association president Ji
Aircraft

Gulfstream 550 Receives Provisional Certificate

The Gulfstream 550 (formerly the GV-SP) received its provisional FAA type certificate last month, subjecting the jet to several limitations that will be re
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Adds Two European Service Ops

Two more facilities in Europe have been designated by Bombardier as approved service centers.
ATC

Service-fee Increases Enacted by Nav Canada

Nav Canada’s declining revenue, which resulted from reduced traffic volume over the last year as a consequence of the slowing economy and 9/11, has forced

Cessna Layoffs Tied To Fewer Citation Sales

Weakening sales leading to a reduction in Citation production levels this year are forcing Cessna to cut some 1,500 jobs in Wichita early this year, said c
Regulations and Government

Fuel Tank Safety Rule Delayed by Six Months

The FAA has extended the deadline from June 6, 2004, to Dec.
Security

Bizav groups optimistic about TSA/DHS interface

Although the new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is among the 22 separate government agencies that will become part of the new Department of H
Regulations and Government

Icing Safety Guidelines Updated

The FAA, in collaboration with the AOPA Air Safety Foundation, recently updated and reprinted its popular guidelines on icing.
ATC

New Washington Tracon Begins Operation

On December 14 the Potomac Consolidated Tracon began operation.
FBOs

Million Air SLC Builds New Hangars

Million Air at Salt Lake City International Airport was scheduled to have completed last month 30,000 sq ft of additional heated hangar space for business
Accidents

Three Killed in Crash of Raytheon Beech 1900C

Two Raytheon-hired contract pilots and a potential buyer were killed when their Beech 1900C on a sales demo flight crashed December 9 in mountainous terrai
Airports

PHI Submits Proposed Noise-abatement Program

A proposed noise-compatibility program for Philadelphia International Airport has been sent to the FAA for review.
Regulations and Government

Flexjet Europe Reduces Flying Time Commitment

Bombardier Flexjet has reduced to 25 the minimum block of flying hours required to join the company’s Jet Membership charter program.
Regulations and Government

TAWS Required on Commercial Ops in Europe

Effective January 1, newly manufactured European-registered airplanes in air-taxi and other commercial operations and having an mtow of at least 12,500 lb
Regulations and Government

TAWS Required on Commercial Ops in Europe

Effective January 1, newly manufactured European-registered airplanes in air-taxi and other commercial operations and having an mtow of at least 12,500 lb
Aircraft

Cessna Seeks Commuter Category for CJ3 Certification

The FAA is considering a formal request by Cessna to certify its CJ3 under the commuter category of FAR Part 23.
Aircraft

2000EX on target despite sfc and weight gains

Higher-than-expected engine fuel consumption is causing a six-month delay, to this March, in certification of the Dassault Falcon 2000EX.
Aircraft

Bombardier Delivers 100th Global Express

The first Global Express entered service in July 1999, and late last year the 100th copy of the business jet was delivered.
Accidents

Chelton Responds Two Months after Fatal Crash

“We are devastated by this tragedy and our primary concern is for the families,” Gordon Pratt, president of avionics maker Chelton Flight Systems, said of
Aircraft

Diesel-powered Light Twin Flies

The diesel-powered Diamond DA42 TwinStar made its first flight on December 9 from the factory at Wiener Neustadt, Austria.
ATC

Taking the Middle Man Out of the ILS

Old timers may remember ATC requests to report the “middle marker inbound.” But it’s been such a long time since they have been an integral part of an ILS
Maintenance and Modifications

Premier Progressing Toward RVSM, BFL Change

Raytheon Aircraft completed preliminary flight tests last month toward reducing the Premier I balanced field length by up to 300 ft.
Aircraft

Caravan Competitor Takes to the Sky

Italy’s Vulcanair last month completed the first series of flights of its single-turboprop, unpressurized VF600W turboprop single.
ATC

EU Endorses Single Sky ATC Plan

European Union (EU) transport ministers have approved the Single Sky plan for harmonizing European air traffic management (ATM), clearing the way to meet a
Accidents

Learjet Destroyed in Elk Strike; Occupants Escape

All four people in a Learjet 36A escaped injury after the jet collided with elk on takeoff and subsequently crashed after overrunning the runway at Astoria
Aircraft

GIV bows, ushering in G300 and G400

Gulfstream rolled out its 500th and last Gulfstream IV early last month, but just as Mark Twain said, “Reports of its death are greatly exaggerated.” Altho
FBOs

Signature revising pricing policy

Signature Flight Support is restructuring its pricing policy and will phase out the Prime Rate program.
Avionics

First 30-in. LCD monitor introduced

Baker Electronics has introduced aviation’s first 30-in.
Airports

2,000-ft antenna proposed near EWR

The FAA is reviewing possible hazards to aircraft operations and revised ATC procedures that would be caused by a proposed 2,000-ft antenna tower 4.8 nm ea