-If the company subcontracts flights above a trigger value during a period when NetJets pilots are furloughed, the furloughed pilots must be recalled. -If subcontracted flights exceed certain limits determined by formula, a monetary penalty based on flight crew average daily rate is assessed for distribution to pilots. Different calculations apply during normal periods and growth periods, which are also defined. -The company must maintain a staffing level of five pilots per aircraft or hire to maintain that level within a 120-day period.
Million Air New Orleans is well under way with reconstruction at its Lakefront Airport FBO facility including an extensive refurbishment of the 1934 Moffett hangar that dates from the dedication of Lakefront Airport -- then known as the "Airport of the Americas." Named in honor of Rear Adm. William Moffett, the father of naval aviation, the hangar has weathered numerous hurricanes during its 72-year-history and had preserved its original design. But Hurricane Katrina inflicted millions of dollars in wind and flood damage to it and two other hangars.
Imagine my surprise when I found my old U.S. Air Force compadre, Ross Detwiler, featured in the March issue of B&CA ("Going Global in a Global, page 64). Ross was a member of one of the Air Force's most elite fighter units during the Vietnam War. The all-volunteer secret project: Commando Sabre, better known by their call sign . . . Misty. No unit flying in Southeast Asia covered themselves with glory as did the fearless folks who pioneered the now-routine, Fast FAC mission. There are two current books regarding that mission on Amazon.com.
The FAA has published a final rule that enables persons to send information to the new international aircraft registry by making the FAA aircraft registry the U.S. authorizing entry point. Effective March 1, U.S. parties interested in transmitting certain types of financial interests (or prospective interests) to the international registry had to file a completed FAA Entry Point Filing Form (International Registry, AC Form 8050-135) with the FAA. Upon receipt of the completed form, the FAA issues a unique authorization code.
Bilsom has upgraded its Viking Series noise blocking earmuffs to incorporate its patented Air Flow Control (AFC) technology, which delivers optimal attenuation across all frequencies without increasing earcup size or weight. Viking Series multi-position headbands give workers the flexibility to wear their earmuffs over the head, behind the head, or under the chin, allowing them to be worn with hard hats, face shields, respirators and other PPE. Air Flow Control Technology has boosted attenuation on the V1 model from 23 to 25, and V2 model from 25 to 27.
Looking for a heavy duty tool storage solution? Most of the major tool manufacturers provide a wide assortment of toolboxes and rollaways, but for one-of-a-kind, custom-built storage, visit Lista International. The Holliston, Mass.-based manufacturer can help you design your personal dream toolbox, but be prepared to pay dearly for that dream's fulfillment. For additional information, visit www.listaintl.com.
The FAA issued AERO Vodochody a type certificate for the Ae270 Ibis turboprop on Feb. 24, two months after the European Aviation Safety Agency did the same. "Our goal now is to start the Ae270 aircraft operation, gain operational experience and to start further upgrade programs of the Ae270 commercial-technical parameters," said Josef Sonsky, vice president for the Civil Program. The Ae270 Ibis is a joint project of Czech manufacturer AERO Vodochody and the Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. of Taiwan, with each of them equal partners.
Embraer announced the sale of two Legacy 600 business aircraft to customers in the Asian market. One airplane will be operated by PT Ekspres Transportasi Antarbenua (Premier) of Jakarta, Indonesia, while the other will go to an undisclosed company in the region. Both Legacys are scheduled for delivery this year.
-Bombardier CL-600, -601, -601-3A, -601-3R and -604 airplanes -- Modify the rudder balance spring assembly by installing a new adjustable balance spring, and rig the assembly to suit the rudder of each airplane. -Cessna Citation 500, 550, S550, 560, 560XL and 750 airplanes -- Install identification sleeves on the wires for the positive and negative terminal studs of the engine and/or auxiliary power unit fire-extinguishing bottles, as applicable, and re-connect the wires to the correct terminal studs.
Chances are when you look at the lighted instrument panel on your car, you're looking at the soft glow of an electroluminescent light. Available in flexible sheets, EL lighting is basically a capacitor with a phosphor embedded in a transparent nonconductive package. An alternating current of sufficient voltage -- ordinary house current is enough -- excites the material and makes it glow. Most consumer EL systems use DC battery power and have an onboard chip to create the AC waves that drive the light.
These graphs are designed to illustrate the performance of the CJ1+ and CJ2+ under a variety of range, payload, speed and density altitude conditions. Do not use these data for flight planning purposes because they are gross approximations of actual aircraft performance. Time and Fuel vs. Distance -- This graph shows the relationship between distance flown, block time and fuel consumption at high-speed cruise and long-range cruise for the CJ1+ and CJ2+.
I read with great interest your article on the MU-2 aircraft in February's B&CA. I was struck by the article since I operated an MU-2J on the east coast of Canada for about three years and 1,800 hours. The article was right on the money with respect to the safe operation of the aircraft and the necessity of proper training to avoid accidents/incidents.
Yingling Aviation, which is celebrating its 60th year as an affiliate of Cessna Aircraft Co., is again selling airplanes after a 15-year hiatus. Jerry Pickett, the Wichita FBO's director of sales and marketing, has reestablished the sales department, which closed in 1991 during a lean period for the industry. Yingling, which was Cessna's first aircraft dealer, will concentrate almost exclusively on Cessna-built aircraft, including turboprops and preowned jets, in addition to piston engine airplanes.
Over the years Safe Flight Instrument Corp. has employed a wide array of aircraft to serve as flying test beds, executive transports and, well, interesting diversions with unusual characteristics. Those that have served include a dutiful Beech King Air 200, a Baron, Aerospatiale Gazelle and Bell JetRanger, a Lake amphibian, a Hiller Hornet YH32A, a 1950s-vintage ramjet helicopter more rare than a Faberge egg, and a Shemp-Hirth Duo Discus and Paris Jet because, well, why not?
AS AN EXECUTIVE, you have significant responsibilities and precious little time to deal with the many demands placed upon you. But you are well educated, experienced and highly motivated. You know your trade as a top manager or as a successful entrepreneur. You accomplish what needs to be done. Industry expects of its executives to cope with a broad range of duties. By necessity, you have become an expert in multitasking.
Avantair Inc., St. Peters-burg, Fla., appointed Charles White, Jr., vice president of flight opera- tions. Tracy Chaplin is the new chief operating officer.
Introduced in 1965, the Dassault Falcon 20 has been out of production for more than 20 years. Yet, retrofitted with Honeywell (nee Garrett AiResearch) TFE731-5 turbofans as the Falcon 20F5, E5, D5 or C5, the aircraft remains highly competitive with the latest midsize jets because of its range, cabin comfort and versatility.
Roy McGlone has stepped down as CEO of the BBA Group by mutual agreement, says the company, which owns Signature Flight Support. Michael Harper, a non-executive director of the company and the former chief executive of the Kidde Group, has agreed to be interim CEO until a permanent replacement is appointed. Roberto Quarta, BBA chairman, said, "We thank Roy for his contribution over the last 10 years, first as finance director and then, from 2001, as chief executive. He has led the company through some difficult times.
The Helicopter Association International reports that Heli-Expo 2006 has broken all previous attendance records, with a total of 16,629 helicopter industry professionals attending. The attendance record was broken on Feb. 27, the second day of the show; as the end of the day, 15,833 people had attended the show.
Landmark Aviation has been named the Beechcraft Domestic Dealer of the Year for 2005 for retailing more new airplanes than any other U.S. authorized dealer.
Owners of XtraJet and Executive Jet Logistics pled guilty Feb. 27 to federal conspiracy charges in the clandestine cabin videotape recording of singer Michael Jackson's charter flight from Las Vegas to Santa Barbara, Calif., to surrender on child molestation charges. In November 2003, Fox News said it had been approached about purchasing tapes of Jackson aboard the jet with Mark Geragos, his attorney.
Keystone Helicopter, West Chester, Pa., has received a Customer Satisfaction Award from Rolls-Royce. The award is given for superior satisfaction evidenced by customer feedback and field representative input.
The Sino Swearingen SJ30-2 light jet will make its European debut at EBACE in Geneva in May and will also appear at the U.K.'s Farnborough International event in July. An insider says that Sino Swearingen is planning a large presence at both events.
