Shatters Presssurization 'World Record'

It seems fair to say that the folks at Sino Swearingen work well under pressure. Company officials announced Tuesday their SJ30-2 aircraft fuselage has passed the FAA pressurization tests to the ultimate load limits of 31.40 psi. Company officials claim the successful outcome if this test meets the requirements for the advertised pressurization of 12 psi and 49,000 ft. altitude. The SJ30-2 will be certified for single pilot operations. The company continues advancing the FAA certification process with estimated final certification in the second half of next year. 

Vern Raeburn Scheduled As Keynote Speaker

"Great Results Involve People (GRIP)" is the theme of the NBAA 10th Annual Corporate Aviation Management Conference, to be held in Anaheim (CA) on February 24 and 25. Join your fellow managers in a well-focused two days of considering what it takes to attract, motivate, evaluate and retain the best and brightest personnel for your flight department. Additionally, a two-day NBAA Professional Development Course will be offered on Thursday and Friday (separate registration required) as will the Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Program Exam.

Airlines, On-Demand and Commercial Operators Cited

The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) strongly urges the FAA to require all Air Carrier, Commuter and On-Demand operators to have and implement FAA-approved maintenance training programs. In a letter Tuesday to FAA Administrator Marion C. Blakey, PAMA President Brian Finnegan spelled out the disparity between the training requirements for flight crewmembers and other airmen and those for maintenance technicians. PAMA expressed concern claiming that while the aviation industry expands with greater numbers of flights carrying more passengers every year, the number of fatal accidents will also increase significantly with a constant accident rate. PAMA encourages FAA to complete the "Circle of Safety" now by req