FlightGlobal reports, “The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered inspections of the Gulfstream G500 and G600 fleet in response to a ‘quality escape’ involving improperly installed engine-mounting hardware. In a 7 June airworthiness directive, the agency says it identified issues with Gulfstream’s installation of engines on new production aircraft and with aftermarket engine installations.”
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Gulfstream Notifies FAA of Soot at Rear of G500 and G600 Jets
Reuters reports that Gulfstream Aerospace “has notified owners of its G500 and G600 jets and the Federal Aviation Administration that it has discovered soot at the rear of some of those business jets, possibly because of the way a small engine vents gas in flight.” The FAA and Gulfstream both “said they did not consider the issue to be a safety risk.” The FAA told Reuters, “While it is not a safety-of-flight issue, we are working with Gulfstream to ensure the company addresses it.”
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Thrive Aviation Takes Delivery of First G600
Aviation International News reported, “Charter operator and jet card provider Thrive Aviation has taken delivery of a Gulfstream G600, its first long-range jet.” Most of the charter outfit’s existing fleet is Cessna Citations, making the new addition a step up in performance and facilities for Thrive.
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