http://www.aviationtoday.com Aviation Today en-us 2009 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 3:37:36 EST Aviation Fabricators of Clinton, Mo. has received FAA supplemental type... http://www.aviationtoday.com/categories/bga/STC-Issued-For-AvFab-Divan_36559.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 0:00:00 EST DART Helicopter Services’ partner Tyler Camera Systems has obtained Transport... http://www.aviationtoday.com/categories/bga/TC-Approves-Gimbal-Frame-for-R44_36520.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 0:00:00 EST The Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) has submitted comments to the Federal Aviation Administration in response to the FAA's safety management systems proposed rulemaking (Safety Management System; Docket No. FAA-2009-0671). The AEA does not support the FAA's broad-based proposal to mandate an... http://www.aviationtoday.com/asw/categories/bga/AEA-Challenges-SMS-NPRM_36468.html Mon, 9 Nov 2009 0:00:00 EST The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) evaluated the safety of the MU-2B in 2005 following a rise in accidents. The FAA found that the MU-2B met its original certification standards. However, changes to pilot and maintenance training, pilot checklists, and maintenance manuals were needed due to the unique... http://www.aviationtoday.com/asw/categories/bga/FAA-All-Clear-for-MU-2B_36469.html Mon, 9 Nov 2009 0:00:00 EST On ALERT in Arkansas The Arkansas Children's Hospital's aviation program---Angel One---has been awarded FAA approval for its Helicopter Flight Data Monitoring/Flight Operations Quality Assurance (HFDM/FOQA) program. As one of the leading small operators of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS)... http://www.aviationtoday.com/asw/categories/bga/Safety-and-Technology-Trends_36473.html Mon, 9 Nov 2009 0:00:00 EST Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310. Final rule; request for comments. SUMMARY: The FAA is revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to all Airbus Model A310 airplanes. That AD currently requires revising the Airworthiness Limitations Section of the Instructions for Continued... http://www.aviationtoday.com/asw/categories/bga/Safety-Rules-and-Regulations_36475.html Mon, 9 Nov 2009 0:00:00 EST Date Aircraft Type Narrative Death/Injury Remarks Oct 03, 2009 Jones Creek, TX BEECH E18S N797SB A/c substantially damaged when struck radio tower and impacted terrain while maneuvering near Lake Jackson. . Local mosquito control flight originated at Brazoria County Airport (LBX), Angleton, TX. No injuries... http://www.aviationtoday.com/asw/categories/bga/Accidents-and-Incidents_36476.html Mon, 9 Nov 2009 0:00:00 EST Three people were killed when a Piasecki PV-18 struck power lines and went down on Saturday after lifting off... http://www.aviationtoday.com/categories/bga/Vintage-Helicopter-Hits-Power-Lines_36495.html Mon, 9 Nov 2009 0:00:00 EST Rolls-Royce is undertaking a joint research efforts with the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and three... http://www.aviationtoday.com/categories/bga/Partnership-to-Focus-on-Gas-Turbine-Development_36456.html Fri, 6 Nov 2009 0:00:00 EST The Flight Safety Foundation recognized aviation achievements around the world at its 62nd Annual International Air Safety Seminar in Beijing, China. Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer William R. Voss presented the awards at a ceremony in front of more than 300 hundred attendees.   The... http://www.aviationtoday.com/categories/bga/Paying-Tribute_36457.html Fri, 6 Nov 2009 0:00:00 EST