The departure this month of Brian Delauter, the Transportation Security Administration’s general manager of its general aviation branch, is raising questions about the fate of some key TSA initiatives affecting GA, such as the rewrite of the proposed Large Aircraft Security Program (LASP) and expansion of gateways at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), according […]
Archives for 2011
Hawker Beechcraft opens Hawker 400XPR upgrade order book
Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) is using this year’s European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) to officially open its Hawker 400XPR order book and begin accepting letters of intent for its factory-direct aircraft upgrade program. Hawker 400XPR development is progressing and certifications of its Pro Line 21 avionics, Hawker winglets and FJ44-4A-32 engines […]
Cessna Citation Ten to make first flight by year-end
The Citation Ten is scheduled to make its first flight by year-end 2011, with first deliveries planned for the second half of 2013, Cessna officials said on opening day of the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibit. The Ten is a mid-size aircraft with uprated design and performance, enabling it to fly higher, faster and […]
Hawker Beechcraft wraps up Jet Operators Conference
Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) recently concluded its 2011 Jet Operators Conference in Little Rock, Ark., where it hosted more than 100 owners and operators. This year’s theme was Safety of Operations, which included technical overviews and special presentations on thunderstorm avoidance using NEXRAD radar, WAAS/LPV and travel fatigue. Conference attendees also participated in […]
Journey to Africa
Flying adventure experts Air Journey has unveiled a rare opportunity to circumnavigate the continent of Africa in your own airplane. This special opportunity begins Sept. 7 and returns to the United States 54 days and 19,500 nautical miles later on Oct. 30. “We are very excited that we get to offer a trip to Africa […]
New Jersey governor proclaims GA Appreciation Month
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has declared May 2011 General Aviation Appreciation Month in the state. “Governor Christie’s proclamation focuses on the value of all general aviation, including business aviation, to New Jersey’s companies, communities and economy,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “We appreciate his recognize of this vibrant industry in the Garden […]
Aircraft Spruce adds Cozy builder support team
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co, which has owned the design rights to Nat Puffer’s Cozy Mark IV homebuilt aircraft since 2004, recently contracted with Marc Zeitlin, an experienced builder, to provide technical builder support to Cozy builder. Builders can contact Marc by email at [email protected] or by phone at 978-502-5251. In addition, Aircraft Spruce has […]
Bogert cable kits for more aircraft
A new FAA/PMA adds more aircraft models to Bogert Aviation’s line of Low-Loss Copper Cable Kits, which improve hot and cold starting performance and eliminate most voltage drop between battery and starter, according to company officials. Since 1986 Bogert Aviation has manufactured FAA/PMA solutions for aircraft electrical and start-up problems. Low-Loss Copper Cable Kits solve […]
Rehab for pilots
A pilot has opened an ultra-private rehabilitation facility called Journey Malibu for pilots dealing with alcoholism and addiction. Among mental health issues for pilots, the most common problem is alcoholism, according to the center’s officials, which notes that any pilot who gets caught with alcohol in their system may see their entire career end on […]