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Socata considering light jet

• France’s EADS’ Socata, builder of the TBM 700 turboprop single, has confirmed that it may develop a light twinjet.
Aircraft

March landing for Greek 'air Force One'

• The Hellenic Air Force was expected to take delivery in late February or early March of a new Gulfstream V contracted for in late March last year.
Charter & Fractional

New Flight Options CEO brings Raytheon closer

In a move that appeared to bring Raytheon a step closer to concluding its intention to take control of the operations of fractional jet provider Flight Opt
Maintenance and Modifications

STC Received for RVSM Equipment in the GII

Duncan Aviation was recently awarded an STC for the Innovative Solutions & Systems air-data computer in the Gulfstream II.
Aircraft

Premier Is Being Delivered with RVSM Approval

Starting with S/N 70, Premier Is being delivered are approved for operation in RVSM airspace.
ATC

FAA readies regs for GPS transition

The FAA is proposing numerous revisions to instrument flight rules and procedures to reflect technological advances intended to “facilitate the transition
Charter & Fractional

Michael McQuay Named to Lead Flexjet

Bombardier Aerospace promoted Michael McQuay to president of its Flexjet fractional operation headquartered in Dallas.

GAMA: Neither the best nor the worst of times

If anyone went to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association’s annual review and outlook hoping to see light at the end of the economic tunnel, they ha
Regulations and Government

FAA funding headed for President’s OK

By the middle of last month, both houses of Congress had given preliminary approval to separate legislation that would reauthorize appropriations for the F
Safety

FAA Wants Kidde Extinguishers Removed

Nearly 40,000 Kidde Aerospace halon fire extinguishers will have to be removed from service, under a proposed airworthiness directive.
Engines

P&WC tapped to power redesigned Eclipse 500

Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW610F turbofan engine will power the Eclipse 500, the two companies announced on February 19, ending nearly three months of specu
Aircraft

Global 5000 prepped for maiden flight

Bombardier was planning to fly the Global 5000 for the first time late last month from its Toronto Downsview facility before ferrying the new long-ra
Regulations and Government

Hazmat Rule Proposed To Include All Part 135s

All holders of Part 135 certificates would be required to have an FAA-approved training program for handling designated hazardous materials, whether or not
Regulations and Government

CAE SimuFlite Expands Gulfstream, Helo Training

All holders of Part 135 certificates would be required to have an FAA-approved training program for handling designated hazardous materials, whether or not
Maintenance and Modifications

P&WC Clears Jet-Care for Engine Monitoring

UK-based Jet-Care International has been appointed by Pratt & Whitney Canada to provide engine-condition trend monitoring.
Avionics

Emery Air To Buy Raytheon FBO in Rockford, Ill.

Raytheon Aircraft Services is expected to complete by June 15 the sale of its Rockford, Ill.
Charter & Fractional

AMI Jet Appeals Emergency Suspension to NTSB

Last night, AMI Jet Charter submitted a petition for review to the NTSB’s law

787 First Flight, Deliveries Delayed Six Months

Continuing “challenges” involving the assembly of the first Boeing 787 prototype have forced the company to delay first flight and certification by at leas
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Final Report: Severe turbulence exceeded airframe limits

ROCKWELL AERO COMMANDER 690B, HOMERVILLE, GA., MARCH 27, 2003–An in-flight encounter with unforecast severe turbulence resulted in the design limits

Factual Report: Fatal overrun in Del Rio

LEARJET 25B, DEL RIO, TEXAS, SEPT.

Factual Report: Instructional flight fails

HAWKER SIDDELEY HS-125-700A, BEAUMONT, TEXAS, SEPT.

Preliminary Report: Australian Cheyenne crashes

PIPER PA-31T CHEYENNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, JULY 28, 2004–The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating the crash of a Cheyenne that was

Preliminary Report: Possible power loss on takeoff

RAYTHEON BEECH KING AIR A90, PENSACOLA, FLA., AUG.
ATC

Transforming the National Air Transportation System

Previously this column has addressed efforts within the federal government to transform our nation’s air transportation system.

Congressional Observer: October 2004

• Even though the Senate and the House of Representatives did not sit in session during August, a multitude of committee and subcommittee meetings convened

O'Hare slots draw NBAA ire

Although members of the House aviation subcommittee commended the FAA for its efforts to address delays at Chicago O’Hare International Airport in the shor

NATA, AOPA bask in Stuart Airport win

The National Air Transportation Association and AOPA both took bows after voters in Martin County, Fla., defeated three politicians who wanted to downsize