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Flybe, Finnair Resume European Airline Consolidation
The effort by UK low-fare regional airline Flybe and flagcarrier Finnair to break through European structural barriers to consolidation took shape last wee
Aircraft
U.S. Navy Awards Study Contracts For Unmanned Carrier-borne Stealth
Four American companies will demonstrate concepts for an unmanned carrier-launched airborne surveillance and strike (UCLASS) aircraft to the U.S.
Aircraft
German-Israeli Smart Bomb Project Unveiled
Diehl BGT Defence of Germany has partnered with Rafael of Israel to launch a new standoff weapon with dual-mode guidance called “Pilum.”
Named, after the
AIN Blog: President’s Bizav Blast Affects Entire Industry
Just days after commending President Obama for his June 28 visit to an Alcoa plant in Davenport, Iowa, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) president and
AIN Blog: Torqued: Maintenance Errors Could Be Fatal
Some days I feel like Richard Clarke the fateful summer before the tragedy of 9/11, when his hair was all on fire as his warnings about the mounting threat
AIN Blog: Behind the Scenes at Business Jet Traveler
Here at Business Jet Traveler magazine, we know that it’s officially summer because our 2011 Buyers’ Guide ha
Aircraft
Congo Boeing 727 Crash Kills 53
At least 53 people were killed when a Boeing 727 operated by Hewa Boro Airways crashed at Kisangani Airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo on July 8.
AIN Blog: The Final Shuttle Mission Looks Down on a Vastly Changed World Beneath
At 11:29 this morning, the final space shuttle flight got under way as Atlantis rose from the launch pad on a column of fire from the Kennedy Space
Aircraft
Indonesian Aircraft Maker Gets Help From Airbus Military
Airbus Military signed a strategic collaboration agreement with PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), “to assist in the revitalization” of the state-owned compan
Aircraft
Rockwell Collins Describes ‘Strategic Win’ of KC-390 Avionics
Rockwell Collins provided AIN with more details of the avionics for the 
Aircraft
Joined-Wing UAV Revealed in China
Photographs of a new Chinese UAV have been posted on Chinese websites.
China Minsheng Leasing Inks MoU for Gulfstreams
Gulfstream Aerospace confirmed yesterday that a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) for midsize and large-cabin Gulfstreams was inked late last week with
JetNet Data Shows Early Stage of Bizav Recovery
“The first five months of the 2011 pre-owned market showed early-stage recovery signs,” with used business jet retail sale transactions growing by 19.7 per
Charter & Fractional
CitationAir Pilots Vote in Union
Yesterday CitationAir became the third of the four major jet fractional providers to have a unionized pilot workforce, with 52 percent of the more then 350
Regulations and Government
‘Carbon Tax’ Could Choke Bizav Growth in Europe
The European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS) could add yet another obstacle to business aviation’s anemic recovery, according to business aviation
Regulations and Government
LightSquared Attempts To Bypass the FCC
Possibly recognizing that the July 1 final report on GPS testing showed that interference was worse than predicted, LightSquared lawyers are now bypassing
Engines
GA Spoils Europe’s Positive Trend in 2010 Accidents
General aviation as a whole was a stain on an otherwise excellent year for aviation safety in Europe, according to 2010 accident figures released today by
AIN Blog: China Is Making a Big GA Mistake
Now that Caiga has finalized its purchase of Cirrus Aircraft, i
Maintenance and Modifications
OEMs Attack FAA-approved PMA Parts in Data Licenses
Operators that subscribe to Goodrich-Messier publications must sign an agreement that precludes the use of FAA-approved wheel and brake parts manufactured
Maintenance and Modifications
Industry Mourns the Loss of Bombardier’s James Hoblyn
James Hoblyn, president of Bombardier customer services and specialized and amphibious aircraft, died while jogging on Sunday, July 3.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dynamic Aviation Adds 50 Employees
Dynamic Aviation wants to fill 50 new positions to support its expanding commercial and government business sector requirements.
Maintenance and Modifications
Indian MROs form association
Some of India’s leading MROs have joined forces to promote the nation’s growing aerospace MRO sector.
Maintenance and Modifications
Hawker Beech Services Returning to Northeast U.S.
After years with no factory-owned service center in the Northeast U.S., Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) has finalized an agreement to open a facility at New Castle
AIN Blog: Another Take on the President’s Take on Corporate Jets
President Obama had barely concluded his June 29 press conference when my e-mail box began filling up with responses from the general-aviation industry.
Maintenance and Modifications
Loss of Bombardier's Product Support Chief Leaves Void
James Hoblyn, who has been behind Bombardier Aerospace’s recent push to bolster its worldwide business aircraft product support, died while running on Sund
Charter & Fractional
Aircraft Charter Market Awaits Summer Liftoff
The northern hemisphere’s busy summer period for private charter flights has yet to take off, but demand levels are already ahead of 2010 figures, accordin
NBAA Co-founder Walter Pague Flies West
NBAA is mourning the death of Walter Pague, 96, a former director of aviation for Armco Steel who was among the 13 people who gathered at the Wings Club of
Maintenance and Modifications
Goodrich-Messier License Bars Use of FAA-approved Parts
Operators that subscribe to Goodrich-Messier publications must sign an agreement that precludes the use of FAA-approved wheel and brake parts manufactured
