Aircraft Owners And Pilots Association was recognized with a special appreciation award from the Civil Air Patrol for its response during the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The CAP, the civilian auxiliary for the U.S. Air Force, noted the "key role" AOPA played in keeping non-military pilots updated on airspace restrictions.
After laying off more than 200 workers over the summer, Lancair is planning this month to re-emerge from three months of dormancy with money from new investors.
Air BP Aviation Services is using what it says is the first all-electric-powered general aviation refueler in active service at Million Air Long Beach (LBG). The oil company said the vehicle, which was built on a low-profile Isuzu chassis that produces "absolutely no emissions," will be used to dispense 100LL avgas from its 750-gallon tank. AIR BP said all-electric refueling equipment was previously limited to hydrants and commercial refueling equipment.
AIRBUS WINS TC FOR CORPORATE JETLINER - Federal Aviation Administration issued a type certificate to Airbus for the manufacturer's Corporate Jetliner, clearing the use of the ACJ in both scheduled service and private operations in the U.S. With the FAA approval Airbus can begin deliveries of the ACJ - a version of the A319 airliner - to U.S. customers. The ACJ is equipped with up to six extra fuel tanks in the hold to increase range, as well as a higher ceiling (41,000 feet) and built-in airstairs for rapid access at remote airports.
Model 1900D airplanes (Docket No. 2002-CE-32-AD) - proposes to require inspection of the alternating current (AC) inverter and modification of the AC inverter and inverter sync wire shield. This proposed AD is the result of reports that electrical noise causes the inverter to shut down in flight with loss of AC-powered flight instruments. The actions specified by this proposed AD are intended to prevent electrical noise causing the inverter to shut down, which could result in failure of key aircraft electrical systems.
Air Security International (ASI) expanded its presence in the United Kingdom with the acquisition of Sheldon Little Associates. Sheldon Little founder David Little will continue to manage the United Kingdom office and serve as director of the crisis management division, coordinating crisis management teams worldwide. "The accumulated expertise of David and his team in crisis management, product tampering, terrorism actions, kidnap and ransom, country evacuations and security management issues, will complement ASI's services," said ASI President Israel "Issy" Boim.
Flightsafety International won FAA Level D approval for a Gulfstream IV-SP simulator based at its Savannah, Ga., facility and for an Embraer 145/135 simulator in St. Louis, Mo. The G IV-SP simulator is the fifth of its type in the FlightSafety network. Along with Savannah, FlightSafety provides Gulfstream training in Wilmington, Del., Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, and Long Beach, Calif.
Lycoming officials believe they have identified the forging problem that led to crankshaft failures in its LTIO-540 and TIO engines and have developed process changes and more rigorous monitoring programs to prevent a reoccurrence in new-production units. The company hopes to be able to begin installing new crankshafts by early next year in some 950 aircraft that have been grounded by the crankshaft problem (BA, Oct. 28/192).
Air Security International (ASI) expanded its presence in the United Kingdom with the acquisition of Sheldon Little Associates. Sheldon Little founder David Little will continue to manage the United Kingdom office and serve as director of the crisis management division, coordinating crisis management teams worldwide. "The accumulated expertise of David and his team in crisis management, product tampering, terrorism actions, kidnap and ransom, country evacuations and security management issues, will complement ASI's services," said ASI President Israel "Issy" Boim.
Regional Aviation Partners named Bob Shaffer, airport manager at the Dubois, Pa.-Jefferson County Airport since 1987, to a seat on the RAP board of directors. RAP was founded in April 2001 as an independent voice representing regional aviation interests.
FlightSafety International is planning to begin pilot training at its new facility in Orlando, Fla. in February. The 52,000-square-foot center will have space for eight full flight simulators, multi-media interactive classrooms, pilot briefing rooms and other customer-service amenities. The center will specialize in Cessna Citation training and will be next to a new Cessna service facility that is slated to open in 2003. FlightSafety plans to first install Citation Bravo and CJ2 simulators with Citation Excel and X simulators following.
Regional Aviation Partners named Bob Shaffer, airport manager at the Dubois, Pa.-Jefferson County Airport since 1987, to a seat on the RAP board of directors. RAP was founded in April 2001 as an independent voice representing regional aviation interests.
Gulfstream Aerospace delivered two G100s, one G200, six GIV-SPs and eight GV business jets in the third quarter of 2003. This brings the total number aircraft delivered through the first three quarters to eight G100s, 13 G200s, 23 GIV-SPs and 24 GVs. BA inverted the numbers for the G-IVSP and GV as well as the G100 and G200 in the Business/Personal Regional Aircraft - Third Quarter Shipments chart printed in the Oct. 28 edition.
Hansel Tookes, former chairman and chief executive of Raytheon Aircraft Company, is retiring as president of Raytheon International. Tookes spent about 27 months at RAC before he was replaced by Jim Schuster.
November 4-7 - Flight Safety Foundation/International Federation of Airworthiness/International Air Transport Association 55th Annual International Air Safety Seminar, City West Hotel and Conference Center, Dublin, Ireland, (703) 739-6700 February 9-11, 2003 - Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo 2003, Dallas, Texas, (703) 683-4646 April 23-27, 2003 - National Aircraft Resale Association Annual Meeting, Westin Regina Resort, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Mike McClain was named vice president of business development at Atlantic Aero. He was most recently president of West Star Aviation in Grand Junction, Colo., where he managed the company's transition from a piston engine and turboprop aircraft facility to a turboprop and business jet facility. McClain also has worked in sales and marketing at Duncan Aviation, Alliance Engines and Dallas Airmotive.
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.
Lee Air developed a wireless lighting controller for business jets. The system allows aircraft operators to control certain exterior and interior lighting from up to 50 feet away from the aircraft through a remote key fob. Raytheon Aircraft selected the control as standard equipment for door access lighting on the Premier I aircraft.
Model S-76A, S-76B and S-76C helicopters (Docket No. 2001-SW-59-AD; Amendment 39-12913; AD 2002-21-07) - requires removing and inspecting each main rotor spindle attachment bolt to ensure that the correct bolts are installed. This amendment is prompted by the discovery of improper bolts installed on a helicopter during its production.
Jet Centers, the Texas-based chain of fixed-base operations, changed its name to GateOne as part of a new branding strategy. "Our goal with GateOne is to establish the FBO industry's first luxury brand in key markets throughout the world," said Thomas Mathew, president and CEO.
single screen air filter (Docket No. 2002-CE-38-AD) - proposes, for single screen air filter assemblies that are installed on airplanes, checking the Brackett single screen air filter assembly for correct installation. This proposed AD also would require installation of an additional screen, replacement of the Brackett single screen air filter assembly with a double screen filter, or replacement with another approved design filter at a specified time. This proposed AD is the result of several reports of service difficulties of incorrect installation of the air filters.
Jim Spinder was named president and chief operating officer at Atlantic Aero and its sister companies Aero Modification & Consulting and Mid Atlantic Freight. For the past three years, Spinder has been the executive vice president and general manager of the three companies. He also worked as president of Alliance Engines before joining Atlantic Aero.
Robert Hudson was named aircraft services manager at Piedmont Hawthorne. He has more than 18 years of experience with Beechcraft/Raytheon Aircraft. Hudson was most recently shop supervisor at Stevens Aviation's Dayton, Ohio location.
Jet Centers, the Texas-based chain of fixed-base operations, changed its name to GateOne as part of a new branding strategy. "Our goal with GateOne is to establish the FBO industry's first luxury brand in key markets throughout the world," said Thomas Mathew, president and CEO.
