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Maintenance and Modifications
Talon Air Extends Aircraft Maintenance to the Public
Republic Airport Farmingdale, N.Y.-based Talon Air, an aircraft management and charter operator, has expanded its services after receiving FAA certificatio
Maintenance and Modifications
Rockwell Collins To Provide LPV Upgrade for King Air
A supplemental type certificate (STC) has been approved for Rockwell Collins to provide localizer performance with vertical guidance (LPV) upgrades for the
Aircraft
Bizav Flight Activity Still Gaining Momentum
TraqPak data released yesterday by aviation specialized services firm Argus shows that business aircraft flight activity last month rose 8.5 percent from a
Safety
NTSB: Aircraft Charter Accidents Fall Sharply in 2009
Preliminary 2009 aviation accident statistics released by the NTSB late last week show an overall decrease in aviation accidents for general aviation and o
Charter & Fractional
FAA Suspends Darby Part 135 Certificate
The FAA issued an Emergency Order of Suspension to Part 135 charter operator Darby Aviation/AlphaJet International.
Aircraft
Gulfstream G650 May Spawn New Jet Family
AIN has learned that Gulfstream Aerospace is working on new designs that may leverage elements of the new G650.
Aircraft
Embraer Finalizes Firm Deal for 20 E190ARs with Argentina’s Austral
Embraer has finalized a contract for the sale of 20 E190ARs to Austral Lineas Aereas of Argentina, the Brazilian manufacturer announced on Friday.
Aircraft
Embraer To Launch New Aircraft by Year-End
Embraer has given its clearest indication to date that won’t stand by and watch competitors from Canada, the U.S., Europe, China, Japan and Russia
Aircraft
A330-200 Freighter Receives Type Certification from EASA
The European Aviation Safety Agency granted type approval for the Airbus A330-200F today, following a
Accidents
Mood Shifts to Hope in Search for Missing Air France A330
BEA investigators, who admit to having experienced a high level of stress in their effort to understand how
Aircraft
Boeing Burns Some 787 ‘Contingency,’ but Remains on Schedule for 2010 Delivery
Boeing insists the first 787 Dreamliner remains on schedule for first delivery to All Nippon Airways by the end of this year, despite some admitte
Regulations and Government
WTO Clout in Question as Boeing, Airbus Claim Victory in Trade War
The World Trade Organization finally passed judgment last month on the legitimacy of $178 billion (2006 $) in European loans to
Safety
Europe Bars More Carriers with New Safety Blacklist
At face value the contents of the European Commission’s latest so-called safety blacklist of airlines and national civil aviation authorities (CAA
Aircraft
Hamilton Sundstrand Finishes ETOPS Testing on APU for Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Hamilton Sundstrand’s Power Systems business has successfully completed ETOPS (extended-range operations) testing of its APS5000 auxiliary power unit (APU)
Safety
Bizav Safety Off To a Poor Start in 2010
First-quarter accident statistics involving U.S.-regist
Avionics
Mood Upbeat as AEA Convention Kicks Off
The Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) is reporting strong turnout on the opening d
Charter & Fractional
Lawsuit Likely Over Penalties by Norwood Airport
The Norwood (Mass.) Airport Commission has adopted two resolutions to punish Boston Air
FBOs
Judge Rules Dulles Jet Center Must Halt FBO Activities
Dulles Jet Center at Dulles International Airport has
Charter & Fractional
ExcelAire Exec Bullish on Charter Demand in 2010
Accidents
NTSB Highlights Inadequate Tire Maintenance
Yesterday the NTSB held a public meeting to issue the probable cause of a
Aircraft
Hong Kong Airlines Confirms Order for Six A330-200s
Hong Kong Airlines finalized a firm order with Airbus for six A330-200s, the European manufacturer confirmed today.
Maintenance and Modifications
Earthquake Shakes Up NBAA Mx Conference
Attendees arriving early to participate in the 25th NBAA Maintenance Management Confere
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Rewriting AC on Type Design Changes
The FAA issued draft Advisory Circular (AC) 21.93 “Determining the Classifica
Maintenance and Modifications
ARSA Warns of Possible EASA Backlash, Costs
With passage of the FAA reauthorization legislation grow
Maintenance and Modifications
Tax Expert: Smart Parts Sales Tax Not Unusual
Although some operators expressed concern because Bombardier has
Aircraft
Load Tests of 787 Dreamliner’s Wing, Fuselage a Success, Says Boeing
Following a thorough analysis of data gleaned from the March 28 ultimate wing and fuselage bending trial on the Boeing 787 static test airframe, the compan
Aircraft
Embraer To Launch New Airplane Program by End of 2010
Brazil’s Embraer will decide on the platform for a new aircraft program by the end of this year, company executive vice president Mauro Kern told AIN today
Safety
Poor Tire Mx, Late Reject Caused 2008 Learjet 60 Crash
During a public hearing today, the NTSB issued the probable cause and 14 new
Safety
Pilots on Antidepressants Cleared To Fly, FAA Says
In a new policy statement released on Friday, the FAA said that individuals being trea
Charter & Fractional
Flight Options Pilots Ratify Initial Contract
Just shy of four years since voting in a union–the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 1108–the pilots at fractional provider Flight Options overw
