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Eclipse Aviation Wins Collier Trophy

Eclipse Aviation won the National Aeronautic Association’s 2005 Robert J.
Maintenance and Modifications

A&P mechanics find new leadership opportunities

Running a flight department has historically been considered a job for a pilot, but the industry is recognizing that maintenance technicians can bring a di
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Regulations and Government

SkyWest Subject of SEC Probe

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched an investigation into the accounting of certain maintenance costs by St.
Accidents

Ex-Comair FA Convicted of Arson

A former Comair flight attendant faces 10 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of setting fire to one of the airline’s Bombardier CRJs, forcing it
Aircraft

Korean launch highlights busy season in Canada

South Korea’s first regional airline, Jeju Air, plans to launch service this month with the first of five 74-seat Bombardier Q400 turboprops.
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Charter & Fractional

Charter firm eyes Asia-Pacific market

Executive charter broker Hunt & Palmer is opening an office in Hong Kong next month.
Maintenance and Modifications

NBAA conference highlights leadership roles for today’s maintenance technician

More than a few business aviation technicians have expressed frustration that NBAA doesn’t represent them and their interests, maintaining, instead, that t
Regulations and Government

FAA proposes imposing operational limitations for large aircraft

Manufacturers of Part 25 transport aircraft weighing more than 75,000 pounds, including business jet OEMs, will be required to develop operational limitati
Aircraft

Landmark Aviation to install King Air winglets

Under the terms of an agreement with BLR Aerospace, Landmark Aviation has become an authorized dealer for the Everett, Wash.-based aerospace research and d
Maintenance and Modifications

Raisbeck Engineering appoints Stevens Aviation ZR Lite Center

Raisbeck Engineering has appointed Stevens Aviation of Greenville, S.C., an authorized installation center for the ZR Lite.
Rotorcraft

Lawsuit claims faulty PMA part downed helicopter

A lawyer who filed a lawsuit on behalf of family members killed in a June 15, 2003, helicopter crash began taking depositions from defendant Rolls-Royce in
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Maintenance and Modifications

CRS JET spares ISO 9001:2000 and AS9120 certified

“Obtaining ISO 9001:200 and AS9120 certification of our quality-management system was a critical part of meeting the demand for the highest level of qualit
Charter & Fractional

Mayo Aviation: Charter firm offers maintenance services

Mayo Aviation, located on Englewood, Colo.’s Centennial Airport, offers both maintenance and a large Part 135 operation.
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Aircraft

Luton Center adds $4.5 Million in Gulfstream spare parts

Gulfstream Aerospace is adding spare-parts inventory valued at $4.5 million to its Luton, England, service center to support the growing fleet of Gulfstrea
Safety

Business Aviation Safety: Can risk-management training improve the industry's record?

The spate of high-profile business aviation accidents a little more than a year ago, many of which were Part 135 flights, has prompted industry experts to
Charter & Fractional

Club328’s SkyBond program offers flight hours for ‘loan’

UK operator Club328 has devised a new way to market charter flights through its new SkyBond program.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Pratt & Whitney enters market for PMA parts

Pratt & Whitney took the aviation world by surprise when it announced in February the launch of a new division to manufacture PMA replacement parts for CFM
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Safety

‘Virtual radar’ system raises security concerns

The popular but, some would say, odd pastime of planespotting has recruited new high-tech help, a “virtual radar” hooked to a personal computer that allows
Security

Airport Security: Perceived terror threat spurs improvements at smaller airports

Even though a general aviation airplane has never been used for a known act of terrorism, securing general aviation airports against any such act continues
Security

A Security System for Remote Airports

One of the flaws of the Airport Watch program, according to the Congressional Research Service (CRS), is that it is sometimes difficult to differentiate be
Security

An Emphasis on Security

Some states have taken a hard line on GA airport security.
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Security

Security Training

For GA airports that are searching for ways to train employees, tenants and users about TSA security guidelines, an Edmonton, Canada company has released a
Security

Intrusion-warning Systems from Securaplane

One of few companies that make aircraft intrusion-monitoring equipment, Securaplane claims to be the security system recommended most by OEMs and FBOs worl
Aircraft

In The Works: Adam A700

Adam Aircraft president Joe Walker is optimistic that his company will receive FAA certification late this year for its very light jet.
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Aircraft

In The Works: Cessna Citation Mustang

As of early last month, the Citation Mustang prototype and two production examples (S/Ns 0001 and 0002) had logged more than 850 flight hours.
Aircraft

In The Works: Eclipse 500

Eclipse Aviation, of Albuquer-que, New Mexico, said it has overcome the supplier problem, revealed in December, that was blamed for delaying FAA certificat
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Aircraft

Lufthansa Bombardier doubles Berlin Learjet capacity

Berlin-Schoenefeld Airport will experience a major facility expansion as Lufthansa Bombardier Aviation Services opens a new hangar dedicated to Learjet mai
Maintenance and Modifications

Raytheon and Dassault receive MX awards from Netjets

Fractional provider NetJets recently awarded a trophy to Raytheon Aircraft’s Little Rock facility for outstanding performance.
Maintenance and Modifications

Boeing to acquire Aviall

Aviall has agreed to be purchased by The Boeing Company for a reported $48 per share ($1.7 billion).
Safety

Operators raise concerns about Learjets 40 and 60

The Bombardier Learjet 40 and 60 have been attracting attention after one Learjet 60 operator recently raised word of a potential fire hazard that exists w