Latest
All AIN news by date
Aircraft
In The Works: Cessna Citation Mustang
Cessna’s receipt of flight-in-known-icing certification for the Citation Mustang in early November means that the jet’s certification program is complete a
Aircraft
In The Works: Spectrum Aeronautical Freedom S-40
A day before Honda Aircraft formally announced that the HondaJet will use the GE-Honda HF120 engine, Spectrum Aeronautical announced that its new all-compo
Aircraft
In The Works: Honda Aircraft HondaJet
Honda Aircraft and Spectrum Aeronautical both announced at the NBAA Convention that they will use the GE-Honda HF120 engine in their new business jets.
Aircraft
Socata adds authorized TBM dealer in India
EADS Socata has appointed IndUS Aviation the authorized sales representative in India for its TBM 700 and 850 turboprop singles.
Aircraft
Sino delivers first customer SJ30, awaits production OK
One year after receiving FAA type certification for its SJ30 light jet, Sino Swearingen delivered the first customer airplane to Doug Jaffe of San Antonio,
Arabesk makes airlines’ ops more efficient
Next month will see the formal launch of Arabesk, a network of eight Arab and North African airlines aiming to pool their efforts to be more efficient.
UAE protects its borders with UAV surveillance
In accordance with heightened security risks and the United Arab Emirates’ aggressive pursuit of high-tech solutions, the country’s UAV Research and Techno
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Avro RJs get new life as corporate steeds
BAE Systems is making another push to promote executive and corporate shuttle applications for its out-of-production 146/Avro RJ series of regional a
Aircraft
UAE’s F-16s almost equal futuristic JSF
The Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 60 operated by the United Arab Emirates air force could be described as military aviation’s version of a “missing link.” Its
Aircraft
Exports of Beriev amphib follow foreign approvals
The Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association (Knaapo) has launched series production of the six-seat Be-103 light amphibious aircraft.
Etihad airways gets first 777-300ER in January
Etihad Airways will take delivery of its first 777-300ER on January 6, almost three months later than originally planned.
LHT supports Emirates
Emirates Airline and Lufthansa Technik subsidiary Hawker Pacific signed a contract here yesterday covering exchange, overhaul and support of the landing ge
Business booms for Farnborough
Business is booming for Farnborough International, the company formed by the Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC) at the beginning of this y
Aircraft
Aero Vodochody pushes L159 sales
Aero Vodochody is demonstrating its L-159B advanced jet trainer at Dubai 2005 in a dynamic flight display, nurturing continuing hopes of sales in the regio
FBOs
Jet Aviation opens Dubai FBO grandly
Jet Aviation held the official grand opening of its new Dubai FBO and maintenance center Sunday night in front of local dignitaries and officials.
Aircraft
Boeing offers BBJ 3 based on 737-900ER; mulling 787 BBJ
Boeing Business Jets is ready to offer a BBJ 3 based on the biggest and longest-range member of the new generation 737 family, the 737-900ER, and is about
Aircraft
American VLJ to be built for Eastern Europeans
Tbilisi Aircraft Manufacturing (TAM) has concluded an agreement with Oregon-based Epic Aircraft to license-build the Epic Jet and market it in East Europe.
Aircraft
Embraer AEW&C makes global debut
On Sunday night a Brazilian air force Embraer EMB-145 ANEW&C landed at the Dubai airshow to make the type’s first appearance outside South America, at the
Former Iraqi PM visits the show
Former Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi toured the Dubai airshow yesterday, and hinted at major purchases in the future to rebuild his nation’s aviation ba
New technology from Thales could revolutionize fighter pilot training
Thales has developed a new product called “interactive embedded simulation” that could very well become a new industry benchmark in training and simulation
ILFC first 787 lessor
International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) has become the first named major lessor to order the Boeing 787 under an agreement covering twenty 787-8 and
Inviseo shows backrest ad scheme
German marketing specialist Inviseo has launched a new plan to raise cash for airlines.
Charter & Fractional
Jetex applies for regional AOC
Flight planning and VIP air charter service provider Jetex Flight Support is applying for an air operator’s certificate (AOC) from Dubai’s General Civil Av
Charter & Fractional
Eastern Skyjets gets UAE operations OK
Dubai-based Eastern Skyjets has received a United Arab Emirates air operator’s certificate, enabling it to develop its charter business with a locally regi
Aircraft
Sama light spyplane sees action in Iraq
On its stand (E504a) Jordan Aerospace Industries (JAI) is displaying its Sama CH2000 light observation aircraft, which is now in use with the Iraqi Air For
Safety
Icing Training & Options
Part 25 aircraft likely to get more stringent icing rules
Next year, the FAA hopes to release a new rule that closes a gap between flight-in-know
Citation sales soar in Middle East
A booming regional economy, shifting travel patterns and aggressive sales representation have combined to propel remarkable growth in the fleet of Cessna C
Aircraft
Stealth FILUR flies into Neuron role
Saab’s stealthy unmanned FILUR demonstrator has now flown, revealed deputy CEO Ingmar Anderssen yesterday at the Dubai show.
Low-cost NAS will shake up Saudi market
In a surprise move, Saudi Arabia’s National Air Services (NAS), well known for its executive and VIP operations, yesterday unveiled plans for establishing
