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September 02, 2009

Gulfstream's G650 Sees Daylight, First Engine Runs

First Real-World Pic Of Hottest New BizJet

Few new aircraft are as anxiously awaited (or as assuredly successful) as a new Gulfstream... especially when they're updating the top-of-the-line.

A Reservation This Year Guarantees A $1.55 Million Cap

Cirrus Aircraft announced Wednesday a maximum initial price of $1.39 million USD for owners of current production reservations for its single-engine Vision Personal Jet. This price will be for a Vision Jet delivered in a configuration analogous to the current GTS model in the best-selling SR22 piston family of airplanes.

Incorrect Systems May Have Been Installed

The FAA has released a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) alert for owners and operators of Eurocopter France (Eurocopter) model helicopters of the potential of having the incorrect emergency float system installed on a helicopter that has been converted to a Model AS350BA.

Despite Overall Slow-Down in General Aviation Industry, Italian Brand Expands Sales Reach

Piaggio Aero, which manufactures aircraft for business travel, announced Tuesday the addition of key sales positions within the company, doubling the North American sales force and increasing the brand's overall presence and strength within the U.S.

Rolls-Royce And Pratt & Whitney Canada Repair Stations Combined

Vector Aerospace Corporation announces its Helicopter Services Rolls-Royce 250 model engine repair facility located in Lewisville, Texas is consolidating with the Vector Engine Services-Atlantic Pratt & Whitney Canada engine repair station in Southlake, Texas.

New Life For Used And Refurbished CRJ100/200 Parts

Bombardier Services Corporation and Magellan Aircraft Services LLLP of Charlotte, North Carolina signed an agreement last week under which Magellan will disassemble CRJ100/200 regional jets, refurbish useable components and market them to operators.

Aero-TV: Flight of Inspiration - Speaker Jessica Cox Receives Her Wings

Able Flight Wing Recipient, Jessica Cox, Speaks to EAA AirVenture Attendees

On July 28th, 2009, Able Flight held a special ceremony to recognize the tremendous achievements of three remarkable new pilots, Mal Zakery, Jeremy Maddox, and Jessica Cox. Each surmounted significant physical disabilities to attain their pilot’s license in recent years. Special guest Miles O’Brien said, “Aviation is hope. This shows that hope does indeed triumph.” There has not been, however, an accomplishment in aviation history quite like Jessica Cox’s triumph.

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Aero-TV: Avionics Tip of the Week - Avidyne Rel9, Entering a Hold

Mike Glover Offers Avidyne Entegra Release 9 Usability Tips

Mike Glover, Director of OEM and Strategic Alliances at Avidyne, chatted with Aero-TV about his most helpful avionics tips relating to the all-new Entegra FMS900w Flight Management System.

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FAA Ordered To Pay More Than $120,000 For Attorney Fees, Expenses

Ruling Comes Following Return Of Air Carrier Certificate

In an unprecedented decision served on August 27, the Honorable William A. Pope, II, NTSB Administrative Law Judge, Ordered the FAA to pay a Florida based air ambulance operator $120,169.35 for attorney fees and expenses.