KEVIN DAWSON was appointed director of human resources for Sabreliner Corp. Dawson will oversee recruitment, learning and organizational development, staff and labor relations, benefits, human resources information systems and employee occupational health and wellness for both Sabreliner and Midcoast Aviation. He formerly served with Archer Daniels Midland, handling human resources for the company's operations in Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia and Argentina. He has 28 years of experience in human resources and employee communications.
Premier Turbines is now offering Core Zone Inspections (CZI) on Honeywell TFE731-20, -40 and -60 engines. Premier, based in Neosho, Mo., now performs CZIs on all models of the TFE731. Premier, a division of Dallas Airmotive, Inc., has been an authorized Honeywell heavy maintenance facility since 1996.
BAE Model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ series airplanes (Docket No. FAA-2004-18678; Directorate Identifier 2001-NM-312-AD) - proposes to require repetitive detailed inspections of the rear fuselage upper skin to detect cracking due to fatigue, and repair if necessary. This proposed AD is prompted by evidence of cracking due to fatigue along the edges of certain chemi-etched pockets in the rear fuselage upper skin. FAA is proposing this AD to prevent a possible sudden loss of cabin pressure and consequent injury to passengers and flightcrew.
Stevens Aviaton won approval from Transport Canada to install L-3 Communications FA2100 cockpit voice and data recorders on the Piaggio P.180 twin turboprop. Canadian authorities also have authorized Stevens to equip the Avanti with the Hobbs flight hour meter, which records actual flight time, and a Flexonics signal conditioner to monitor fuel flow and compute fuel burn.
August 24 - National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Regional Forum, Seattle, Wash., (202) 783-9000 September 19-21 - National Association of State Aviation Officials, 73rd Annual Convention and Trade Show, Radisson Riverfront Hotel, St. Paul, Minn., (301) 588-0587 October 10-11 - National Business Aviation Association 13th Annual Tax Conference, Las Vegas, Nev., (202) 783-9000 October 12-14 - National Business Aviation Association 57th Annual Meeting and Convention, Las Vegas, Nev., (202) 783-9000
SUMMARY: Pursuant to FAA's rulemaking provisions governing the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for exemption (14 CFR Part 11), this notice contains a summary of certain petitions seeking relief from specified requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR Chapter I), dispositions of certain petitions previously received, and corrections. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, this aspect of FAA's regulatory activities.
DEVELOPER, LOCAL RESIDENTS IN PRIVATE AIRPORT DISPUTE - Houston-area residents and developers opposed to the construction of a private airport with a 7,000-foot runway say its anticipated jet traffic could pose an "irreconcilable conflict" with the city's existing air traffic.
Tightened security measures put in place earlier this month for New York helicopter tour operators have not deterred business, said Roy Resavage, president of the Helicopter Association International, noting that the operators already had security measures in place and that "there is not a whole world of difference" between the former and new security regimes (BA, Aug. 16/70). The primary difference is that the Transportation Security Administration is handling passenger screening at the heliports affected.
Avbase Flight Services added three jets to its charter fleet - a Citation III based in Cleveland, Ohio, a Citation III based at Addison Municipal Airport in Dallas, Texas and a Challenger 600 based in Scottsdale, Ariz. Avbase Flight Service, a Cleveland, Ohio-headquartered charter and aircraft management company, operates a network at 21 bases through an affiliation with Mercury Air Centers.
National Business Aviation Association will introduce Ed Bolen, the new president and chief executive officer, to members during an Operation REACHBAC lunch scheduled Sept. 17 at Westchester County Airport in White Plains, N.Y. Bolen will discuss his vision for NBAA as well as local issues during the lunch. The lunch also will feature former astronaut Jim Lovell, who was the commander of the Apollo 13 mission and who currently is president of Lovell Communications. The event, which begins at 11:30 a.m., will be held at General Electric's hangar at 85 Tower Road.
Raytheon Aircraft has teamed with D&D Aviation Services, ARINC and FlightSafety International to provide Beechcraft and Hawker operators a series of services to facilitate compliance with reduced vertical separation minimum requirements. Raytheon Aircraft and D&D will develop RVSM approval application data packages using D&D Aviation Services' Domestic RVSM Manual and International Operational Manual.
Cessna Aircraft hosted the U.S. Army Command and General Staff Officer Course (CGSOC) at the company's Mid-Continent Airport Aug. 11. Each year the CGSOC conducts courses for approximately 1,000 mid-level career U.S. and international military officers. The course is designed to prepare the officers for duty as commanders and principal staff officers in various military units. Cessna was scheduled to host 89 officers from 76 nations.
Raytheon Aircraft said its T-6A trainers would be part of the security network at the 2004 Olympic Games, which got under way in Greece this weekend. The Hellenic Air Force uses the T-6A for training pilots, but the aircraft "will be part of the protective air umbrella" at the Olympics, according to Raytheon, which said the Greek T-6As will be used for air patrol flights to guard against terrorist attacks or any other activities that could disrupt the games.
Team US101, the Lockheed Martin-led team competing to provide the next-generation helicopter fleet for the U.S. president, selected seven more Texas firms to provide components for the US101 medium-lift helicopter. The companies are Chelton Inc. of Lewisville, Garlock Metallic Gaskets of Houston, Honeywell International of Roanoke, Mark IV-Luminator Aerospace of Plano, Marathon Norco Aerospace of Waco, Parker Aerospace-Stratoflex of Fort Worth and Wilsonart International of Dallas. Team US101 comprises more than 200 suppliers in 41 states.
Used Jet and turboprop delivery data for the month of April supplied by AvData Inc. in Wichita, Kan. are printed below. Charts printed in the June 21 edition of BA provided incorrect delivery information for April.
Raytheon Airline Aviation Services delivered a 1900D regional turboprop to Pentastar Transportation based in Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada. Pentastar also has operated a Beechcraft King Air 200 and C90. The 1900D is configured for up to 18 passengers to provide transportation for Pentastar employees in western and northern Canada. Pentastar provides oilfield transportation and construction projects to support drilling contractors, oil service companies and exploration companies.
V-22 GETS HIGH MARKS FROM U.S. NAVY SECRETARY - A key Pentagon official gave the V-22 Osprey a strong vote of confidence Aug. 11, saying he believes the Bell-Boeing tiltrotor aircraft has overcome its design challenges and is unlikely to sustain major funding cuts in future budget deliberations.
National Transportation Safety Board Friday dispatched a "Go Team" to investigate the crash of a Convair 580 near Cincinnati, Ohio. The Convair, NV586, flying as Air Tahoma Flight 185, reported engine trouble at 12:50 a.m. Friday before crashing onto a golf course short of Runway 36R at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The aircraft was on a cargo flight from Memphis, Tenn. One crewmember was killed in the crash and the other reportedly was in serious condition on Friday.
