North Carolina Marks First Farnborough Visit

 

Farnborough Air Show >> July 2008
Government

Seeing the North Carolina state flag hoisted in an exhibit at a major international air show isn’t all that surprising considering that the area is home to more than 160 aerospace companies and has attracted hundreds of million of dollars worth of major contracts in the last two years. “North Carolina continues to be a leader in the aerospace industry more than 100 years after the Wright brothers made their historic first flight at Kitty Hawk,” said the state’s commerce secretary, Jim Fain. Major recent aerospace projects in the state include a $50 million investment by Spirit AeroSystems, construction of a $50 million plant by engine maker Turbomeca, and the establishment of a headquarters in North Carolina by Honda Aircraft.  

Back

NBAA, NATA Lament Reduction in LGA Slots Tuesday 26. of August 2008 In response to the FAA’s decision last week to reduce the number of hourly slots available for general aviation operators at New York La Guardia... [more]
EASA OKs 100-foot DH for EVS-equipped Gulfstreams Tuesday 26. of August 2008 Gulfstream pilots flying in Europe with the Kollsman enhanced-vision system (EVS) are now permitted to descend below published instrument... [more]
NATA: Varied FAR Interpretations Pose Real Cost Tuesday 26. of August 2008 The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) said a survey it recently completed quantifies aircraft operators’ costs of inconsistent FAA... [more]
FAA Subpoena Seeks Info from Sentient Leaders Friday 15. of August 2008 The FAA on August 12 issued subpoenas seeking documents from Sentient Jet Holdings and executives at the charter/management, jet card and... [more]
GA Bracing for New Security Rules Thursday 14. of August 2008 A story in Monday’s USA Today that reported the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is working on “a massive expansion” of aviation... [more]