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Beech 400A and 400T The FAA is proposing the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Raytheon Model Beech 400A and 400T series airplanes. This rule would require an inspection to determine the part number of the A194 roll trim printed circuit board (PCB), and replacement of certain PCBs with […]

Ballistic Recovery Systems (BRS) says the work it’s doing on emergency parachutes for light jets could one day put a canopy over some airliners. Vice President Dan Johnson said BRS, best known for the chute it developed for Cirrus, has a NASA contract to develop a system that would handle the much higher speeds and […]

The folks at Extra Aircraft claim NBAA was a success but they also found themselves with a scary scenario on the way to the annual event. The prototype of the company’s entry to the high-performance touring/business market very nearly became a tragic NTSB statistic, taking the celebrated founder of the company, Walter Extra, with it. […]

As of this moment, some seven manufacturers promising a new generation of light jets sit on a collective order roster tallying well more than 2,000 aircraft. The light jets promise certification for single-pilot operations from nearly all GA airports. Some offer acquisition costs below that of a brand-new light twin, operating costs similar to light […]

trade group. The nonprofit organization says it represents the interests of business aviation at Adams Field in Little Rock. The group is composed of representatives from several prominent companies that operate aircraft at Adams Field. The new association’s officers are Jerry Cook of Stephens Inc., chairman; Jim Brown of Dillard’s Inc., vice chairman; and Elizabeth […]

In late October, the FAA issued its long-anticipated Final RuleonDomestic Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums (DRVSM) decreeing that on January 20, 2005, the required vertical separation between aircraft above the U.S. at altitudes from 29,000 to 41,000 feet will be reduced from 2,000 feet to 1,000. That means more available routes, which the FAA says will […]

While corporate aviation continues to outdo other areas of the industry, the economy stills seems to have had its negative effect on this vital segment. The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) claims deliveries of business jets were 32 percent lower than the same period a year ago. According to the organization’s shipment report for third […]

Earlier this month, Embraer said it had delivered 20 jets in the third quarter of the year, 10 fewer than in 2002. Nevertheless, the company maintained its annual target of 110 deliveries, leaving it with 39 jets to deliver in the final three months of the year. The Legacy deal with Flight options secures Embraer’s […]

On October 27, Embraer announced the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding with Flight Options for the purchase of up to four Legacy Executive business jets. The aircraft are slated for entry into the Cleveland-based company’s operation immediately upon final contract signing, which is expected before years-end. Embraer said the average price of the Legacy […]

Puts Finishing Touches On The 170… Embraer finished certification of its 170 model late October. Luis Carlos Affonso, Embraer’s vice president of engineering and development, told reporters completing the documentation was the most important part of the certification process. At the firm’s headquarters in Sao Paulo state, the executive said final meetings with regulators would […]