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AD: Turbomeca

AD NUMBER: 2007-19-09 MANUFACTURER: Turbomeca SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2007-19-09 SUMMARY: We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) by adopting a new AD for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) provided by the aviation authority of France to identify and correct an unsafe condition onTurbomeca Arriel 2B1 turboshaft engines.

AD: Hawker Beechcraft

AD NUMBER: 2007-19-05 MANUFACTURER: Hawker Beechcraft Corporation SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2007-19-05 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Hawker Beechcraft Model 400, 400A, and 400T series airplanes.

Cessna Receives $105 Million Order from Europe's JetAlliance

Builds On Earlier 25-Plane Deal

European charter operator JetAlliance just can't seem to stop ordering Citations... not that Cessna is complaining, mind you.

Utilicraft Aerospace Industries, M7 Aerospace Sign Agreement

Firms Will Work To Develop FF-1080 Freighter Prototype

Utilicraft Aerospace Industries of Albuquerque, NM tells ANN it has contracted with M7 Aerospace LP for the design and development of the pre-production prototype wing and powerplant installation for Utilicraft's fledgling FF-1080 Freight Feeder aircraft.

Sierra Industries Conducts First Test Engine Runs For Super II

Modification Adds Williams FJ44-3A Turbofans To Citation 550

Sierra Industries tells ANN the company recently achieved a development milestone in its latest FJ44 re-engining program for the Citation II. The first engine runs were completed at Sierra's Uvalde, TX modification center, following diagnostic tests and engineering reviews involving both Williams International representatives and FAA certification personnel.

Sky Connect To Equip Air Methods Helos With Iridium-Based Voice, Tracking System

Reliability And Safety Concerns Drive Decision

Sky Connect’s Iridium-based voice and tracking communications system has been selected by Air Methods, provider of emergency air medical transportation and medical services, to be installed on certain aircraft in the company’s fleet.