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Cabin Interior and Electronics
Ovation Select Nearing Certification
Ovation Select, the cabin-management system from Honeywell, is nearing certification and the new cabin mockup, with production hardware and everything
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Altitude Takes Mockup to a New Level
When it comes to mockups, Altitude Aerospace has taken it to a new level with the Boeing Business Jet Pounamu cabin that was on display last month at NBA
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Flight Display Contributes To Flying Theater
Flight Display Systems has gone Hollywood, in a manner of speaking.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Pats Now Part of Wayzata Investment
With completion of the sale of DeCrane Aerospace to Goodrich in September, the former DeCrane completion and refurbishment center and auxiliary fuel
Aircraft
India’s SpiceJet To Fly Q400s Starting in June
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet plans to buy as many as 30 Q400 turboprops from Bombardier in a deal worth up to $900 million.
The airline’s
ATR Crashes in Cuba, Killing 68
An ATR 72-212 turboprop operated by Cuba’s Aero Caribbean crashed yesterday at 5:40 p.m.
Aircraft
Europeans Struggle To Match American Defense Clout in the Middle East
European manufacturers of major defense equipment face a struggle to secure new contracts in the Middle East against American competition, as evidenced by
Aircraft
Saudi Arabia Prepares for $60 Billion Spending Spree
On October 20 the Defense Security Cooperation Agency lodged four separate notifications with the U.S.
Aircraft
Anglo-French Agreement is a Game-changer for European UAVs
France and the UK will jointly develop a new medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UAV that could enter service in 2015.
Aircraft
France and UK To Combine Defense Resources
France and the UK signed a wide-ranging defense pact with far-reaching consequences for operational and industrial policy.
Aircraft
China Signs for 102 Airbus Aircraft
China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) signed contracts with Airbus yesterday covering the delivery of 102 aircraft, including a new firm order for
Clock Is Ticking for Emivest To Find a Buyer
Emivest Aerospace’s
Regulations and Government
FAA Working Feverishly To Meet ICAO SMS Rules
While the FAA has filed a “difference” explaining that it does not have a formal safety management system (SMS) rule for aircraft operators, despite ICAO's
Regulations and Government
GOP House Victory Costs General Aviation Some Allies
With the Republican victories on Tuesday, several prominent backers of general aviation have moved on.
Charter & Fractional
GM Can Use Charter Jets for IPO Roadshow–NY Times
According to a report in today's edition of The New York Times, the U.S.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Buys Marquis Jet, Terms Undisclosed
This morning, Columbus, Ohio-based NetJets announced it acquired jet card provider Marquis Jet Partners.
Gulfstream International Files for Chapter 11
Gulfstream International Group, the parent company of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Gulfstream International Airlines, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protec
Aircraft
First Production Superjet Flies
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) flew the first production Sukhoi Superjet 100–S/N 95007–for the first time today from the site of the company’s final assembly
Aircraft
Engine Failure Prompts A380 Groundings
A Qantas Airbus A380 on its way to Sydney from Singapore this morning experienced an uncontained engine failure soon after takeoff, forcing the airplane to
Maintenance and Modifications
Alto To Provide Audio for All New Falcons
Dassault Falcon has selected Alto Aviation to supply the audio system for every new-production
Maintenance and Modifications
Blackhawk Opens Office in Africa
Blackhawk Modifications opened a new office near Lanseria International Airport, South Africa,
Maintenance and Modifications
RW Martin and Total Aircraft Services Rebrand
Ikhana Group is rebranding its subsidiaries RW Martin and Total Aircraft Services; both will op
Maintenance and Modifications
King Air 250 Gets Hartzell Composite Prop Blades
Hartzell Propeller has received FAA type certificate approval for a new advanced-composite ASC-II four-blade propeller.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Appoints 60th Service Center
Bombardier Aerospace has added three new AOG line maintenance facilities, including the company’s first service facilities in Malaysia and Latvia, expandin
Avionics
Jeppesen Dives Deeper into Digital Charts
Jeppesen introduced a new Web-based charting solution for the business aviation market.
Regulations and Government
New Restrictions Spark French Helo Lobby Ire
The French helicopter lobby association, UFH, is voicing concern about two new sets of rules recently released by the country’s civil aviation authority, t
Aircraft
Mexican Learjet 85 Facility Opens
Bombardier Aerospace officially inaugurated its new Learjet 85 component manufacturing facility at the Queretaro Aerospace Park in Mexico.
Charter & Fractional
Forecast Charter Demand Remains Strong
Forecast demand for executive charter flights over the next 30 days is slightly down from a month ago, according to the latest data from online charter por
Avionics
Embraer’s Profits Rise, but Bizjet Deliveries Dip
On Friday, Embraer reported a $98.5 million profit in the third quarter, up from $58 million a year ago, despite delivering 22 percent fewer aircraft.
Aircraft
Boeing Projects Solid Cargo Market
Global air cargo traffic will expand at an annual rate of 5.9 percent over the next two decades, according to Boeing’s World Air Cargo Forecast for 2010/20
