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April 20, 2012

Federal Law Enforcement Busts Uncertified Repair Company In South Florida

Sixteen South Florida Residents Charged with Operating Hialeah Commercial Aircraft Cockpit Window Repair Company Without FAA Certifications

A twenty-one count indictment unsealed by federal officials late last month charges sixteen south-Florida defendants in connection with the continued operation of ATR Aircraft Transparencies Repair Inc., a Hialeah-based company that overhauled large commercial aircraft cockpit windows, despite having had their FAA certificate to operate revoked.

North American Jet Charter Group Moves To iPad EFB

North American Jet Charter Group (NAJ) has recently been approved for a paperless cockpit on Part 135 flights. The iPad will now become an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) for all NAJ operated Eclipse Jets. This approval gives pilots the option to use Foreflight or Jeppesen en route and approach charts as well as paperless versions of General Operating Manuals and Minimum Equipment Lists — all stored and referenced through the iPad interface.

Company Continues To Expand European Presence

Avionics supplier FreeFlight Systems announced Wednesday that Heli Air Monaco has received EASA certification for the RA-4000 Radar Altimeter installed in Eurocopter AS350, AS355 and EC130 helicopters. The certifications cover most of Heli Air Monaco’s fleet of 14 helicopters used in scheduled and on-demand passenger, freight and other services.

Consolidates Businesses And Expands Facility At Kobe Airport

The inauguration ceremony at Eurocopter Japan’s brand new facility at Kobe Airport Tuesday marked a new milestone for Eurocopter in a country that has been one of its most successful markets in Asia. With the support of the Japanese government and local authorities, Eurocopter Japan will augment its support and services capacity to enhance helicopter safety, cost-efficiency as well as mission capabilities, and contribute to the country’s aviation industry development.

Also: Tecnam, King Air 250, LightSquared (Again!), Crew rest regs, B737 Max, WingX, ForeFlight, Discovery... and MORE!

After a fair bit of hype, smoke, and mirrors... the "Major Announcement" promised last week by Cirrus Aircraft is that they're going to do what they said they were going to do... last year... and the year before... and the year before that. It's always exciting when someone rolls out a new airplane, and Wednesday the aviation community got its first look at Pipistrel's long-awaited new four-place airplane ... the Panthera. Meanwhile, Tecnam's latest offering, the P Twenty-Ten flew for the first time on April 12th. Transport Canada has certified both regular and special mission versions of the DA42 NG, powered by Diamond’s proprietary Austro Engin

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AEA Urges Congress To Repeal Fuel Fraud Provision In Highway Bill

Aviation Fuel Taxes Being Diverted To Federal Highway Fund

The Aircraft Electronics Association is urging its members in the U.S. to contact their member of Congress in the U.S. House of Representatives and request they sign a letter in support of a provision in H.R. 7, the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act, or the Highway Bill of 2012, which would repeal the fuel fraud provision.

FAA May Be On The Hook For Legal Fees After Dropping Civil Complaint

U.S. Court Of Appeals Remands Green Aviation Management Case Back To The Administrator

On April 17, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, the nation's second highest court, granted an appeal filed by Green Aviation Management Co., LLC (Green Air), a New York based jet charter company (USCA D.C. Case No. 11-1260).