Hamilton Sundstrand and Woodward Governor Co. signed a memorandum of understanding last week and will seek to establish a joint venture in China to overhaul and repair jet engine accessories, including flight controls. The joint venture would be based at Hamilton Sundstrand's existing Xiamen overhaul and repair facility.
Shawn Etheridge was appointed publisher of AC-U-KWIK at Primedia Business Directories and Books. AC-U-KWIK is a pre-flight planning resource for the corporate aviation industry. Etheridge will be responsible for AC-U-KWIK products and services including three annual directories, a website and a mobile Palm application for flight information. Along with his new position, Etheridge will continue as publisher of Primedia Price Digests.
Nearly 90 percent of fractional aircraft owners are happy with the service they receive from their fractional providers, according to the latest Fractional Aircraft Ownership Experience Study conducted by Aviation Research Group/US, Inc. (ARG/US). "Overwhelmingly, fractional customers (87.6 percent) indicate they are satisfied with their current fractional program," said ARG/US President Joe Moeggenberg. He added that the majority of survey participants (84.8 percent) plan to renew with their current fractional provider.
State of Iowa is still considering eliminating all aviation funding to help ease its budget crunch. The state legislature earlier this year proposed cutting the $2.5 million in aviation funding, but agreed to restore $500,000 for aviation programs. State aviation officials fought for the restoration, noting "aviation in Iowa has been operating in donor mode for many years." Aviation activities generate in excess of $8 million, in aviation taxes, but the most money the state has ever returned is $2.5 million, a state official said (BA, March 4/105).
Jim Gregory, director of corporate affairs and communications for Raytheon Aircraft Company, is retiring May 31. Gregory began his public relations career at Boeing Wichita in 1974 and spent three years there before moving to Gates Learjet in 1977. He joined Beech Aircraft in 1980 and has headed communications operations for the Wichita manufacturer since it became part of Raytheon. Gregory told BA he plans to open a public affairs consultancy in Wichita this summer.
CESSNA 550 DAMAGED DURING OVERRUN ACCIDENT - A Cessna Citation 550 business jet was substantially damaged May 20 when the aircraft ran off the end of the runway after the pilot aborted the takeoff. The aircraft, N13VP, was registered to Airlease, Inc. of Oklahoma City, Okla. and was operated by Avalon Correctional Services, Inc., also of Oklahoma City. The aircraft was attempting to take off from Oklahoma City shortly after 0800 local time for a flight to Greeley-Weld County Airport in Greeley, Colo.
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 i n, this aspect of FAA's regulatory activities.
Stephen Zaidman, a veteran FAA executive who recently reversed his decision to retire from the agency, was named director of the Airway Facilities Service. He had been associate administrator for research and acquisition before announcing his retirement in April. Zaidman has been with FAA since 1974. In his new post he succeeds Alan Moore, who is retiring.
Honeywell says its single-channel AIRSAT 1 global satellite communication system has been expanded to include a data link for information transmission. The data link is a 2.4 kilobit per second system that interfaces with either a business or home server, or it will connect to the Internet. "Business and general aviation operators with AIRSAT 1 equipment and Honeywell's OneLink transmission services for their global communication needs will now have data link capability for e-mail and direct Internet access," said Gene Ronsick, AIRSAT 1 marketing manager.
BOMBARDIER Model CL-600-2B19 series airplanes (Docket No. 2001-NM-322-AD) - proposes to require a one-time inspection of the aft edge of the left and right main windshields to determine whether a certain placard is installed, and corrective actions if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent failure of the main windshields due to stress-related cracking, which could cause cabin depressurization and emergency descent, and adversely affect continued safe flight of the airplane.
A Cessna Citation 550 business jet was substantially damaged May 20 when the aircraft ran off the end of the runway after the pilot aborted the takeoff. The aircraft, N13VP, was registered to Airlease, Inc. of Oklahoma City, Okla. and was operated by Avalon Correctional Services, Inc., also of Oklahoma City. The aircraft was attempting to take off from Oklahoma City shortly after 0800 local time for a flight to Greeley-Weld County Airport in Greeley, Colo.
DIAMOND AIRCRAFT Models H-36 Dimona, HK 36 R Super Diamond, HK 36 TC, HK 36 TS, HK 36 TTC, HK 36 TTC-ECO, HK 36 TTC-ECO (Restricted Category), and HK 36 TTS sailplanes (Docket No. 2002-CE-11-AD) - proposes to require inspection of the long aileron push rods in both wings for damage and modification of the push rods. This proposed AD is the result of mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the airworthiness authority for Austria.
Canadian simulator manufacturer CAE lured a long-time Boeing/Flight Safety executive away to head its operations in Canada. CAE named Gary Scott, 51, group president, civil simulation and training, effective July 8. Scott had been president of FlightSafety Boeing Training International (FSBTI) and was based in Seattle. He had held a variety of management positions since joining Boeing in 1973. Scott will be based in Montreal and will oversee CAE's equipment sales and training operations servicing the commercial airline and business aviation markets.
Docket No.: FAA-2002-12097 Petitioner: Mirabella Yachts, Inc. Section of 14 CFR Affected: 14 CFR 135.143(c)(2) Description of Relief Sought/Disposition: To permit Mirabella to operate certain aircraft under Part 135 without a TSO-C112 (Mode S) transponder installed on those aircraft. Grant, April 16, 2002, Exemption No. 7178A (Previously Docket No. 29973)
Docket No.: FAA-2002-11723 Petitioner: United States Coast Guard Section of 14 CFR Affected: 14 CFR 91.117(b) and (c), 91.119(c), 91.159(a), and 91.209(a) Description of Relief Sought/Disposition: To permit the U.S. Coast Guard to conduct air operations in support of drug law enforcement and drug traffic interdiction without meeting certain Part 91 provisions. Grant, April 16, 2002, Exemption No. 5231F (Previously Docket 25177)
U.S. Department of State is seeking aviation veterans to fill two positions in Colombia as part of the effort to control drug production and smuggling in that country. The department's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs wants to hire a senior aviation adviser and an aviation safety adviser who will work with U.S. and Colombian officials in coordinating their airborne drug interdiction efforts. For more information, contact: Mary Pat Hayes-Crow at (202) 776-8373; fax, (202) 776-8775; or e-mail at [email protected].
Docket No.: FAA-2002-11284 Petitioner: Tulsa Air&Space Center Airshows, Inc. Section of 14 CFR Affected: 14 CFR 91.315, 119.5(g), and 119.21(a) Description of Relief Sought/Disposition: To permit Tulsa Air&Space to operate its North American B-25 aircraft for the purpose of carrying passengers for compensation or hire on local flights for educational and historical purposes. Grant, March 12, 2002, Exemption No. 7126B
Docket No.: FAA-2002-11568 Petitioner: Broward County Public Works Department, Mosquito Control Section. Section of 14 CFR Affected: 14 CFR 137.53(c)(2)
Both persons aboard a Luscombe LL-8-E single-engine aircraft were killed May 17 when the aircraft crashed after the pilot was unable to pull the aircraft out of a dive because an elevator control cable became detached.
FlightSafety International won European Joint Aviation Authorities approval for its Bell 430 helicopter pilot training programs offered at its learning center in Fort Worth, Texas. FlightSafety said the approval was JAA's first helicopter training certification outside Europe. FlightSafety's training facility, located next to the Bell manufacturing plant, is equipped with full flight simulators for Bell's 222, 430, 212 and 412 helicopters. FlightSafety expects JAA certification for 212, 222 and 412 type training this summer.
Hamilton Sundstrand and Woodward Governor Co. signed a memorandum of understanding last week and will seek to establish a joint venture in China to overhaul and repair jet engine accessories, including flight controls. The joint venture would be based at Hamilton Sundstrand's existing Xiamen overhaul and repair facility.
The wreckage of a Robinson R-22 helicopter, N7194J, was found by a hiker May 22 in mountainous terrain near Mammoth Lakes, Calif. The initial FAA report said it was unknown when the helicopter crashed. Both people on board suffered fatal injuries.
Docket No.: FAA-2002-11549 Petitioner: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Section of 14 CFR Affected: 14 CFR 145.47(b) Description of Relief Sought/Disposition: To permit Mitsubishi to use the calibration standards of the National Metrology Institute of Japan in lieu of the calibration standards of the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology to test its inspection and test equipment. Grant, March 26, 2002, Exemption No. 7153A
