Content Archive: November 2014
Aircraft
Indonesian Regional Airliners Making Progress
N219 under construction while R80 enters detailed design
Training and Workforce
Airbus Rolls Out A350 Pilot Training
The pilot training course for the A350XWB Airbus has broken new ground
Charter & Fractional
EJM Anticipates China Aircraft Management
With the awarding of an AOC to NetJets China Business Aviation, the company turns its attention to establishing a managed aircraft fleet.
Environment
Europe’s Aerospace Research Program Enters Demo Phase
Clean Sky 2 awarded $5 billion budget for 2014 to 2024
Aircraft
Bombardier Global 7000 Aiming For 2015 First Flight
Suppliers and the OEM are ramping up assembly of the first flight test Global 7000.
Opponents Dispute Norwegian Air's U.S. Permit Application
Opponents of the Norwegian Air International application for a foreign air carrier permit to operate to the U.S. have found support in Congress.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Falcon Service To Expand Maintenance Capacity at Bordeaux
The new facility is expected to begin operations in 2016.
Aircraft
Ukraine Has Lost 22 Aircraft to Rebel Forces
Official attributes loss rate to pilots’ lack of combat experience; insufficient training; and insufficient intelligence on the threat.
Maintenance and Modifications
Summit Aviation Adds Bell Authorization
Expands 25-year Bell service center capability
Maintenance and Modifications
Volo Direct Adds to Parts Inventory
The company has more than 12,000 unique parts in inventory.
