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STC'd: FAA Gives 'The Nod' To FJ44-3A-Powered Sierra Super II

Less than 11 months after first flight and a year and a half of design, engineering and test flights, the FAA has awarded Sierra Industries, Ltd. STC ST09559AC Approved Model Listing (AML) for their Citation 550-based Sierra Super II modification.

NBAA2008 Is Right Around the Corner!

NBAA2008 Will Take Place from Monday, October 6 through Wednesday, October 8

This October, NBAA continues its tradition of providing the business aviation community with the world’s largest purely civil aviation trade show at the 61st Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2008) in Orlando, FL.

Air Taxi Association Companies Unite to Support DayJet Customers/Communities

Companies to Provide Support, Increase of On-Demand Flights

Company/members of the Air Taxi Association (ATXA) have announced their 'full support' of DayJet customers and communities following DayJet’s discontinuation of passenger operations.

NTSB Investigating Runway Incursion In Allentown, PA.

Weekend Near-Miss Pitted Skyhawk v. CRJ

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a runway incursion Friday evening in Allentown, Pennsylvania involving a general aviation aircraft and a Chicago-bound regional jet airliner.

Infinity Aviation To Rep EADS Socata In Russia

EADS Socata has appointed Moscow-based Infinity Aviation as its Aircraft Sales Representative for Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan.

DART Earns FAA Approval For Bell 205A-1/205B Drive Shaft Tunnels

Can Accommodate Larger-Diameter Tail Rotor Drive Shafts

DART Helicopter Services announced recently its affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received FAA approval of its Drive Shaft Tunnel for 205A-1/205B helicopters. This product has been Transport Canada certified; EASA certification is pending.