Content Archive: August 2011
Lacy, Spruston To Receive NBAA Awards
NBAA announced that Clay Lacy will receive the 2011 NBAA Meritorious Service to Aviation Award, while Don Spruston will get the 2011 NBAA John P.
Rotorcraft
Scott’s Mulls New Production of former Bell 47
The current type certificate holder of the venerable Bell 47 might be interested in putting the iconic piston helicopter back into new production.
Scott’s
Aircraft
Boeing Finishes 787-8 Type Certification Tests
Boeing completed all flight tests required for type certification of the Rolls-Royce-powered 787-8 Dreamliner last month.
Aircraft
Aviation industry defies economic drag
Democrats and Republicans wrangling over the debt ceiling, spending and tax increases and tax cuts have come up with a deal nobody really likes.
Regulations and Government
Senate Dems Seek To Avert Another FAA Shutdown
A group of Democratic senators sent a letter to House Speaker John Boehner last month asking him to appoint conferees to FAA reauthorization talks before t
Regulations and Government
China Airspace Getting Friendlier for GA, Says NBAA
More airspace will be opening for general aviation flights in China, according to NBAA.
Aircraft
Boeing Board Approves CFM Leap-1B for Re-engined 737NG
Boeing made its plans to re-engine the 737NG official today when it announced board approval to proceed with development of a CFM Leap-1B-powered version o
Avionics
NextGen Committee Tackles ‘Business Case’ for Equipage
The high-level industry and government committee tasked by the FAA with developing “a common understanding” of NextGen priorities has recommended a set of
Slide Continues for Business Aviation
The first six months of the year proved disheartening for those who hoped for an uptick in aircraft deliveries.
