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UK at risk of losing ground in aerospace, SBAC warns

“Significant extra investment” is required by the UK government and industry if the country is to retain its position as an aerospace powerhouse, the Socie

SmartDisplay enhances Goodrich CDMS

Goodrich is introducing its new cockpit data management solution (CDMS) portfolio at the Paris show (see Goodrich Pavilion & Aerocafé, B337), including
Aircraft

An-148 enters service; stretch version in works

Ukrainian airline AeroSvit launched passenger service with an Antonov An-148-100 regional jet prototype on a June 2 flight between the capital Kiev and Kha
Aircraft

Bental’s branches into civil market and shows off MicroBat payload

Having carved out a reputation in the military field for high-performance actuators, auxiliary power units and other power/motion systems, Bental Industrie
Aircraft

Finmeccanica shifts priorities but avoids making cutbacks

The world financial crisis is hitting military budgets as well as commercial aviation, forcing Finmeccanica, Italy’s leading defense and aerospace group, t

Crane shows off new boss and tire monitor here

Crane Aerospace & Electronics (Hall 5 Stand A24) has appointed Michael Romito to serve as aerospace group president.
Engines

Second-generation GTF is already on Pratt’s radar

The downturn in demand in some of its markets has not dented the ardor of engine maker Pratt & Whitney for developing new technology.

Airbus readjusts focus to backlog retention

In the face of the global economic recession, Airbus does not expect to reach its previously predicted 300 new orders this year and has switched its effort
Aircraft

Flurry of recent export orders bolsters Israel Aerospace sales

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) hopes that new export orders, such as a $50 million deal to supply unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Russia, will bolste

SmartLanding software adds approach guidance to EGPWS

The verdict has been in for a long time; stabilized approaches are an essential part of a safe landing.
Aircraft

ATRr’s 600 Series is close to first flight

Royal Air Maroc is one of the most recent customers to sign up for the new 600 Series of ATR-42s and ATR-72s being developed by Avions de Transport Regiona

GE keeps focus on next-generation technology

After 28 years with General Electric Lorraine Bolsinger took over as president and CEO of GE Aviation Systems in October 2008.

Turbomeca plots revolution in helicopter engine design

Turbomeca is pressing ahead with a radical design for a new generation of helicopter engines to deliver a quantum leap in operational efficiency.
Safety

Obama Nominates Deborah Hersman to Chair NTSB

The White House announced on Tuesday President Obama’s nomination of Deborah Hersman to chair the National Transportation Safety Board.
Charter & Fractional

FAA: Use Constant Descents for Nonprecision Apps

The FAA recently issued a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO 09011) to provide guidance for Part 121 and 135 operators about the importance of using a consta

Optimism at NATA Charter Summit, FBO Conference

The National Air Transportation Association Air Charter Summit and FBO Leadership Conference that ended today underscored cautious optimism that the econom
Safety

NTSB Hearing Held on US Airways 1549 Ditching

On Tuesday, the NTSB opened a three-day hearing to focus on the January 15 ditching on New York’s Hudson River by an Airbus A320 operating as US Airways fl
Security

Anti-aviation Protesters Target London City Airport

Four men and one woman aligned with Plane Stupid, an activist group opposed to airport expansion in Europe, cut through the chain-link perimeter fence on t

Bizjet Recovery Still ‘Far Off,’ Says J.P. Morgan

Pre-owned business jet inventories are stabilizing, but recovery of the business aircraft industry “still looks far off,” according to a recently released

AOPA, EAA Teaming To Protect General Aviation

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) said last week that they will be collaborating on issues and
Rotorcraft

Eurocopter Boosts Productivity with Union Agreement

Eurocopter has signed a new agreement on production working time with four of five unions represented at the company in France.
ATC

Weather Offices at ATC Centers Could Close

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association is panning the Commerce Department’s proposal–released on Thursday–to close the National Weather Service c
Aircraft

Cirrus Jet Resumes Flying, Some Deposits Returned

As Cirrus Aircraft’s prototype Vision jet single resumes flight testing with a new Garmin G1000 avionics suite, some buyers seeking refunds of deposits for
Regulations and Government

House Gives Aviation More Say In TSA Proposals

An amendment to the Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act approved last week will allow the aviation industry to review and provide inpu
Maintenance and Modifications

Chromalloy Initiates New Global Sales Structure

Chromalloy has implemented a new global sales structure, with each region of the world having a designated Chromalloy sales leader.
Maintenance and Modifications

DRF Luftrettung Offers EASA Helo Mx Type Ratings

DRF Luftrettung at Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport has obtained an EASA Part 147 certificate as a training organization.
Maintenance and Modifications

Rolls-Royce Expands North American On-Wing Services

Rolls-Royce has opened its new North American headquarters for On-Wing Care at Indianapolis International Airport.
Maintenance and Modifications

FlightSafety Offers Hawker Beech Mx Training

Hawker Beechcraft has developed a maintenance training program, in partnership with FlightSafety International, for its product lines.
Maintenance and Modifications

Layoffs at Dassault Falcon’s Little Rock Facility

“The layoffs came primarily in initial engineering and design.

Summer of aviation love

The 28th salon aéronautique et spatial in 1969, promised something special.