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Rotorcraft
Lockheed Switches Teams on New Marine One Proposal
Lockheed Martin announced yesterday that it is partnering with Sikorsky to promote the latter’s H-92 medium-lift helicopter for the new VXX presidential tr
Safety
European Safety Standdown Set for May 2 and 3
Bombardier Aerospace, the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and NBAA yesterday announced that the fourth annual European Safety Standdown will
Charter & Fractional
Avantair Still Growing, Plans To Double Fleet by 2014
Fractional Piaggio Avanti operator Avantair late last week announced more fleet expansion, further growth and new personnel hires.
Volcanic Eruption Still Disrupting Flights in Europe
Some flights to large parts of Europe resumed today after six days of widespread disruption caused by ash from an erupting volcano in Iceland.
Regulations and Government
FAA Proposes Change to Testing for Smaller VLJs
The FAA has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would revise the requir
Aircraft
Airbus Ash Tests Show ‘No Irregularities’
Preliminary inspection of a pair of airplanes Airbus used to fly test missions from Toulouse yesterday to assess the effect of volcanic ash on air
Aircraft
Cebu Pacific Orders More A320s
Cebu Pacific of the Philippines has placed a firm order with Airbus for seven more A320s, the manufacturer announced this morning.
Eyewitness Details Bizav’s Role in Haiti Rescue Effort
Nearly three months after Haiti’s devastating earthquake, AIN found business aviation still immersed in day-to-day rescue efforts.
ATC
Situation “Dynamic” as Ash Cloud Moves across Europe
The cloud of volcanic ash continues to move south through the UK and continental Europe as the eruption in Iceland persists.
Following a review of
First Modernized Tornado Delivered to Luftwaffe
Last month, EADS Defence & Security delivered back to the Luftwaffe the first Tornado to undergo the production ASSTA 2 upgrade program.
Aircraft
Upgraded AT-6 Takes to the Air
Hawker Beechcraft successfully completed the maiden flight of its second
First ‘Golden Eagle’ F-15C for USAF Air National Guard
The first Boeing F-15C to be upgraded with a Raytheon APG-63(V)3 active electronically scanned antenna (AESA) radar was rolled out on April 12 at
Aircraft
Kestrel Program Could Fly with Liberty Aero’s Help
Farnborough Aircraft business development director Adrian Norris told AIN yesterday at the Sun ’n’ Fun Fly-In in Lakeland, Fla., that his UK-based c
British Aviation Group Searches for a New Chief
The British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) is looking for a new chief executive to replace Guy Lachlan, who will be leaving the organizat
Aircraft
PiperJet Enters Detailed Design Phase
Piper Aircraft president and CEO Kevin Gould said this week at the Sun ’n’ Fun Fly-In in Lakeland, Fla., that the PiperJet program is on track for certific
Regulations and Government
Washington State Aircraft Tax Killed
NBAA applauded the Washington State legislature’s decision to scuttle a provision for an “onerous” tax proposal for aircraft in its annual spending bill.
Safety
Volcanic Ash Disrupts Flights in Europe
At least 4,000 flights in northern European airspace were cancelled today after a large cloud of ash from an erupting volcano in Iceland drifted to the sou
Embraer Bullish on Bizjets This Decade
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer released a 10-year business jet forecast at the Sun ’n’ Fun Fly-In in Lakeland, Fla., yesterday that calls for 10,0
Maintenance and Modifications
Rockwell Collins To Provide LPV Upgrade for King Air
A supplemental type certificate (STC) has been approved for Rockwell Collins to provide localizer performance with vertical guidance (LPV) upgrades for the
Maintenance and Modifications
Talon Air Extends Aircraft Maintenance to the Public
Republic Airport Farmingdale, N.Y.-based Talon Air, an aircraft management and charter operator, has expanded its services after receiving FAA certificatio
Maintenance and Modifications
PW1524G Engine Turbine Completed
MTU Aero Engines held a “last bolt” ceremony to mark a major milestone in the development of Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower PW1524G geared turbofan engine sla
Maintenance and Modifications
GE Aviation Makes Big Investment in New Technology
GE Canada has announced that its GE Aviation business is planning to invest $63.5 million over the next six years to diversify its product line at the GE A
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Proposes Citation X Elevator Replacement
The FAA is proposing a mandatory
Aircraft
Comac Signs New C919 Suppliers
China’s Comac has awarded Parker Hannifin and Honeywell supply contracts for the 150- to 190-seat
Aircraft
Gulfstream G650 May Spawn New Jet Family
AIN has learned that Gulfstream Aerospace is working on new designs that may leverage elements of the new G650.
Charter & Fractional
FAA Suspends Darby Part 135 Certificate
The FAA issued an Emergency Order of Suspension to Part 135 charter operator Darby Aviation/AlphaJet International.
