Addressing the question of what happens when a manufacturer goes bankrupt, the FAA has issued Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin CE-09-14 examining support issues for the 259 Eclipse 500 very light jets in the field. A March 4 hearing was expected to include a decision on the petition filed last week to move the Eclipse bankruptcy […]
FAA gets unanimous opposition to LASP
An FAA spokeswoman says it’s too early to speculate on the future of the Large Aircraft Security Program, although it drew more than 4,000 responses during its 120-day public comment period. “We’ve just embarked on the review process,” said Lauren Gaches during an interview with Stephanie Mlot of the Frederick News-Post in Maryland. “Our goal […]
Upgrades may qualify for bonus depreciation
Officials in Cessna Aircraft Co.‘s Customer Service organization reported this week that enhancements made to Cessna business aircraft in 2009 may qualify for the new bonus depreciation tax treatment included in the recent federal stimulus legislation, depending on the tax accounting treatment a company uses for the upgrade. “As long as the upgrade adds value […]
Jetpack maker appoints CEO
Jetpack maker Martin Aircraft Co. has appointed a new chief executive officer. The new CEO is Richard Lauder, an early investor in the New Zealand-based company. He was executive chairman of Excell Corp. Lauder’s main goal will be to raise around $20 million for the company, likely from private investors. The company recently got a […]
Museum celebrates women in aviation
In honor of Women in Aviation day, the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville, Oregon, has invited Col. Virginia Thompson and aviation artist Sharon Rajnus to speak on Saturday, March 7. Thompson, who joined the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) in 1968, was the first female commander of a wing in the CAP’s Pacific Region, […]
FAA names safety executives
FAA Acting Administrator Lynne Osmus recently made several key personnel changes in the agency’s aviation safety organization. Peggy Gilligan was named the new associate administrator for aviation safety. Gilligan has served as deputy assistant administrator for aviation safety since July 1995. Previously, she was chief of staff for four FAA administrators, served in the chief […]
Snow-covered runway contributes to Cardinal crash
This March 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: Cessna Cardinal. Location: Gridwood, Alaska. Injuries: None. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The private pilot was conducting a cross-country flight to an unmonitored […]
EAA names Tom Poberezny as chairman
The Experimental Aircraft Association has appointed Tom Poberezny as chairman of the board, it said on March 4. EAA’s founder and long-time chairman, Paul Poberezny, 87, stepped down as chairman a few days earlier. The younger Poberezny will continue his current duties as president while also assuming the chairman’s role, the organization’s announcement said. Tom […]
Yingling offers self-serve refueling
Yingling Aviation at Wichita’s Mid-Continent Airport now offers a self-service refueling station for users of 100LL. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the fuel pump will provide the 100LL for piston-engine aircraft at rates that are lower than full-service charges, according to FBO officials. Operating much the same way an automotive self-service […]