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Straight-shooting RAA trades on its reputation

Faced with the tragedy of the crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407 in Buffalo, N.Y., the Regional Airline Association (RAA) found itself in the unenviable posit
Aircraft

MMRCA delayed as Indian procurement continues

Attempts by India to fast-track the procurement process for its 126-aircraft Medium Multi-role Combat Aircraft requirement have come unstuck as the evaluat
Aircraft

Harvest Hawk arms the Hercules

Last month the U.S.
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Aircraft

First HC-130J for the Air Force

On April 19 Lockheed Martin rolled out from its Marietta, Georgia, facility the first of a new batch of special-mission Hercules for the U.S.
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Aircraft

Fire-X rotary-wing UAS launched

Earlier this week at the Navy League Sea-Air-Space Exposition, Northrop Grumman and Bell Helicopter announced the joint development of a new high-capacity
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EADS to bid alone for KC-X tanker

EADS has decided to bid the A330MRTT for the U.S.
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Accidents

FAA Denies Sanctions against Amazon Midair Pilots

The FAA has rejected a request from Brazilian politicians to revoke the pilot certificates of the two U.S.
Safety

Second Near-midair in Two Weeks

The NTSB is investigating the second airport environment near-midair collision involving general aviation aircraft and Southwest Airlines 737s in as many w

2010 EBACE Could Be Second-largest Ever

Attendance at EBACE 2010 reached 11,106 registered visitors by the time the halls closed yesterday.
Safety

NTSB: ‘Professionalism’ Key to Safe Hudson Ditching

The NTSB met on Tuesday to conclude its 15-month investigation into the Jan.
Aircraft

Piaggio’s Jet Well Beyond Initial Concept Stage

It’s no secret that Piaggio Aero has been working on developing a jet, and this work has accelerated with the support of shareholders Tata and Mubadala.
Maintenance and Modifications

Sky Maintenance Is AgustaWestland Authorized Center

AgustaWestland has appointed Sky Maintenance Services (SMS) of France an authorized service center for the A109, AW109 Power, Grand and GrandNew light twin
Maintenance and Modifications

FSI/Cessna MX Advantage Program Gets Wichita Facility

FlightSafety International will build a training center in Wichita, Kan.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Opens Facility at Amsterdam Schiphol

Bombardier Aerospace on Saturday opened its newest wholly owned service center, located at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam.
Maintenance and Modifications

Airworks Named India’s Honeywell Authorized Center

Honeywell has named India-based Air Works as a regional forward-stocking location partner for key mechanical and avionics parts.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Falcon Adds Hong Kong ASC; Shanghai is Next

“We now have an agreement in place with Hawker Pacific in Shanghai to become our next authorized service center (ASC) once all MRO approvals have been gran

Execujet, Hangar8 Sign CAE Training Deals

ExecuJet’s chief executive officer Niall Olver, left, and CAE’s group president, civil simulation products, training and services Jeff Roberts seal a partn

EBACE 2010 News Clips

Emteq Nets Challenger 850 Completions WorkAvionics, maintenance and lighting specialist Emteq (Booth No.

Emissions Trading Scheme ‘Detrimental’ to Bizav Community

The long-term costs associated with environmental legislation could be “detrimental” to the business aviation community, according to Bob Shuter, chairman

EBAA threatens pullout from emissions scheme

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) may advise its members to pull out of the European Union’s emissions trading scheme if Eurocontrol does n
Cabin Interior and Electronics

JCB Aero To Become Refurbishing Center

Aircraft cabin furniture supplier JCB Aero (Booth No.
Engines

Honeywell Engine Drives New Hawker

Coming together yesterday at the show with a model of the Honeywell TFE731-50R–the enhanced performance engine that will help make the new Hawker 800XPR a
Aircraft

SJ30 gets medevac makeover

Action Aviation and SJ30 manufacturer Emivest Aerospace have announced that the SJ30 light jet is now available in an air-ambulance configuration.
Aircraft

HBC starts deliveries of King Air C90GTx

Hawker Beechcraft is exhibiting its new King Air C90GTx in the EBACE static park for the first time.
Charter & Fractional

Jetalliance forms venture with Aeroflot for Russian charter

Jetalliance Aviation Group and Aeroflot Russian Airlines have formed a joint-venture company called Jetalliance East to offer charter services within Russi
Charter & Fractional

VistaJet partnership expands charter ops into West Africa

In response to the growing demand for business aircraft in Africa, charter operator VistaJet has launched a regional operation on the West African coast, b

RAA members rally to answer FAA’s call

The passage of time might not have dimmed the painful memory of the crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407, but it has at least given delegates to this year’
Cabin Interior and Electronics

This EC145 Not Just a Helicopter, It’s a Mercedes-Benz

Eurocopter yesterday at EBACE unveiled the EC145 Mercedes-Benz Style, a version of the light twin helicopter that features aesthetic and practical changes
Rotorcraft

It’s Still a Buyer’s Market for Bizcraft, JetNet Says

Although the inventory of pre-owned business aircraft is slowly being reduced, it’s still a buyer’s market, according to aviation market intelligence provi
Cabin Interior and Electronics

An Avro Business Jet Fit for Adventurous Types

BAE Systems has contracted with Design Q to develop five concepts for the Avro Business Jet (ABJ) and revealed the first of the new designs–the ABJ Explore