Aggressive Insurance now offers a premium discount to the owners and pilots of general aviation aircraft with seatbelt airbags on board. A new participant in the aviation insurance business, Aggressive offers a 5% credit to the total premium of each aircraft equipped with seatbelt airbags installed according to FAA standards. “While there is not a […]
Cessna partners with Williams on engine maintenance program
Cessna Aircraft Co. is partnering with Williams International to offer customers fixed hourly rates for engine maintenance on most Citation CJ business jets. As part of Cessna’s ProAdvantage maintenance programs, TAP Advantage provides Citation CJ owners and operators more predictable engine maintenance costs, including parts, labor and life cycle components, company officials said. The program […]
Jeppesen earns FAA acceptance for electronic charts integration toolkit
Jeppesen has received a key acceptance letter from the FAA that allows Jeppesen electronic charts to be integrated quickly and efficiently with onboard aviation navigation systems. The AC20-148 Reusable Software Component (RSC) acceptance letter is only the second such letter issued by the FAA, and is the first RSC for a platform-independent navigation component, according […]
Tailwind landing goes bad
This November 2007 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Aeronca 7AC. Location: Fort Worth, Texas. Injuries: None. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The private pilot was attempting to do a full-stop landing […]
1,000+ planes, 10,000 people expected at AOPA Aviation Summit
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association expects more than 1,000 aircraft and 10,000 people to attend the AOPA Aviation Summit, which kicks off today and runs through Saturday in Tampa, Florida, according to a story in the Tampa Tribune. The story quotes AOPA spokesman Chris Dancy: “We traditionally plan for 2,000 aircraft. Realistically, and assuming […]
AD issued for American Champion Aircraft
The FAA has issued an Airworthiness Directive for American Champion Aircraft Corp.’s Champion, Citabria and Scouts manufactured before 1989 and equipped with folding rear seat backs. The AD requires inspection of the rear seat back hinge areas for cracking and excessive elongation of the rear seat hinge bolt hole and, if cracking or excessive elongation […]
FAA rejects curfew at BUR
The FAA has rejected a proposed curfew at Bob Hope Airport (BUR) in Burbank, California, with officials asserting it would harm the national air transportation system, according to a story in the Los Angeles Times. The story notes: “In a 42-page ruling, FAA officials concluded that the restriction was “not reasonable” because it would “create […]
Remos GX is 2010 AOPA sweeps aircraft
AOPA at the Aviation Summit announced the 2010 sweepstakes airplane will be a 2009 Remos GX. The planes winner will be announced at the 2010 Aviation Summit in Long Beach, November 11-13.
Diamond to match down payments
For a limited time, Diamond Aircraft will match customer down payments with up to 10% of the actual purchase price and offer no charge Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology on selected models of new DA20, DA40 and DA42 aircraft (pictured). “Buyers are looking for an extraordinary bargain. With this program we are delivering just that and […]