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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.
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
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
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.
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
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
Aircraft
Upgraded AT-6 Takes to the Air
Hawker Beechcraft successfully completed the maiden flight of its second
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
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
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.
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
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
Aircraft
Comac Signs New C919 Suppliers
China’s Comac has awarded Parker Hannifin and Honeywell supply contracts for the 150- to 190-seat
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Proposes Citation X Elevator Replacement
The FAA is proposing a mandatory
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
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
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
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
Aircraft
Bizav Flight Activity Still Gaining Momentum
TraqPak data released yesterday by aviation specialized services firm Argus shows that business aircraft flight activity last month rose 8.5 percent from a
Safety
NTSB: Aircraft Charter Accidents Fall Sharply in 2009
Preliminary 2009 aviation accident statistics released by the NTSB late last week show an overall decrease in aviation accidents for general aviation and o
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.
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.
Aircraft
Embraer Finalizes Firm Deal for 20 E190ARs with Argentina’s Austral
Embraer has finalized a contract for the sale of 20 E190ARs to Austral Lineas Aereas of Argentina, the Brazilian manufacturer announced on Friday.
Aircraft
Embraer To Launch New Aircraft by Year-End
Embraer has given its clearest indication to date that won’t stand by and watch competitors from Canada, the U.S., Europe, China, Japan and Russia
Aircraft
A330-200 Freighter Receives Type Certification from EASA
The European Aviation Safety Agency granted type approval for the Airbus A330-200F today, following a
Accidents
Mood Shifts to Hope in Search for Missing Air France A330
BEA investigators, who admit to having experienced a high level of stress in their effort to understand how
Aircraft
Boeing Burns Some 787 ‘Contingency,’ but Remains on Schedule for 2010 Delivery
Boeing insists the first 787 Dreamliner remains on schedule for first delivery to All Nippon Airways by the end of this year, despite some admitte
Regulations and Government
WTO Clout in Question as Boeing, Airbus Claim Victory in Trade War
The World Trade Organization finally passed judgment last month on the legitimacy of $178 billion (2006 $) in European loans to
