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Regulations and Government

Congressional Observer: March 2002

Congress took most of the month of January off, and when it returned to the business of the nation, the Enron bankruptcy captured its attention.
ATC

Washington Report: Privatized ATC upsets controllers

Even the hint of a privatized ATC system in the Bush Administration’s budget for fiscal year 2003 has “angered and disappointed” the National Air Traffic C

Singapore 2010 draws bookings

The 2010 Singapore Airshow (Hall 2 Stand B9) has taken reservations for 80 percent of its available space just five months after this year’s inaugural even
ATC

Washington Report: 'That blank screen'

Calling September 11 the dividing line between our nation’s approach to aviation security on a “relatively peacetime” footing and the new “wartime environm

Latest Apache benefits from canceled program

Boeing has begun flight-testing the AH-64D Block III, the latest variant of the Apache gunship helicopter.
Regulations and Government

Congress allots $8.5M for new fuel research

Congress has allocated $8.5 million to research on alternative piston aviation fuels in the coming fiscal year.
Safety

Touching Bases: Controllers laud new surveillance system

A new runway and taxiway surveillance system, the Airport Movements Area Safety System (Amass), has gained the confidence of some air traffic controllers d
FBOs

Touching Bases: PremierSpirit program replaces Exxon's Tiger

After many years of faithful service, the Exxon Tiger has been retired, replaced by a new customer service program known as PremierSpirit.
FBOs

Touching Bases: Euro FBO chain imposes handling surcharge

Execair, with FBOs in Aberdeen, Birmingham, Cardiff, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness in the UK, as well as at Belgium’s Brussels Charleroi

Airbus Signs Titanium Pact with VSMPO-AVISMA

Russian titanium manufacturer VSMPO-AVISMA (Hall 3 Stand B30) has signed a framework agreement covering the supply of titanium products to Airbus and other

LAIRCM Chosen for FSTA

Northrop Grumman’s defensive systems division has been awarded a $93 million contract to supply its large aircraft infrared countermeasures system for the

IAE Logs Record Aftermarket Deal

IAE has logged its largest-ever aftermarket deal to provide support for engines powering U.S.

Snecma inks Engineering contract with RAM

Snecma Services has signed an engineering support contract with Morocco’s flag carrier Royal Air Maroc.

Alteon Training To Build 787 Simulator

Boeing subsidiary Alteon Training said it will build a 787 full-flight simulator for installation at its training center in Miami, Florida.

Telephonics To enhance MH-60R radars

Lockheed Martin Systems Integration has awarded Griffon Corporation subsidiary Telephonics a $71.5 million contract to develop an enhanced version of the A

U.S. Army Assesses Pathfinder

Lockheed Martin’s Pathfinder flight team began preparations this week to demonstrate the system to the U.S.

Saab’s camps defense system still on target

Saab’s civil aircraft missile protection system (CAMPS) is on course for delivery to the launch customer toward the end of the year.

Aberporth airfield finds niche as UAV refuge

Officials from the UK’s up-and-coming UAV test airfield are negotiating here this week with several American companies who have expressed frustration with

90 years 90 aircraft as Queen presents new colors

The UK Royal Air Force mounted the biggest flypast seen in Europe for many years over RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, last Friday.
Aircraft

Embraer makes splash with raft of E190 orders

Embraer rolled up to the show with a raft of E-Jet orders, including five firm positions plus five options for 190s from Niki Lauda’s low-fare airline Niki
Aircraft

Northrop X-47B UCAS undergoing system checks

Northrop Grumman’s X-47B UCAS-D carrier-borne unmanned combat air system demonstrator is currently undergoing sub-system checks before final assembly for a
Aircraft

ASTOR passes big test, formal acceptance next

The advanced stand-off radar (ASTOR) ground surveillance system produced by Raytheon has passed a major operational test, and will be officially accepted b
Engines

International Aero Engines Nabs Hainan Order

International Aero Engines has been awarded a follow-on order from Hainan Airlines for V2500 engines to power 13 Airbus A320s.
Aircraft

Cessna Taps Eaton for Columbus Fuel System

Cessna Aircraft has selected Eaton to supply the fuel system for the Citation Columbus, a $28 million large-cabin business jet due to enter service in 2014
Aircraft

Piaggio Developing Special Mission Avanti for Italy

Piaggio Aero Industries is developing a special version of the P.180 Avanti for the Italian air force intended for navaid flight inspections.

Swedish Agents Arrest Alleged Saab Blackmailer

The Swedish Security Services have detained a man for reportedly trying to blackmail Saab.
Aircraft

BAeRA Places First 146QT Freighter

Austrian all-cargo carrier Amerer Air plans to become the first customer for the re-launched British Aerospace Regional Aircraft BAe 146QT (Quiet Trader) f

British Airways, Rolls To Study Alternative Fuels

Rolls-Royce and British Airways are embarking on a study to identify practical alternatives to jet fuel that would make real reductions to aircraft carbon

Raptor thrills, but could face Pentagon chill

Appearing for one day only, the F-22 Raptor thrilled the Farnborough crowd yesterday with a majestic display of power and agility.

Airbus and Boeing share $20 billion Etihad order

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways announced here yesterday orders for 100 Airbus and Boeing aircraft nominally worth $20 billion.