Content Archive: July 2007

Avionics

Eurocopter considers FBW for civil helos

Eurocopter is investigating all-electric helicopter system architectures, including flight controls, with the goal of having them in service within 10 year
Charter & Fractional

Fractional giant places $1B order

NetJets put some more distance between itself and mere market mortals at the Paris Air Show last month with an order for 96 new Cessna Citations valued at
Aircraft

Aerion tweaks supersonic bizjet

Aerion, the U.S.
Aircraft

Falcon 2000DX makes first flight

The Falcon 2000DX made its first flight late last month with little fanfare.
Accidents

Legacy pilots booked on criminal charges

American pilots Joseph Lepore and Jan Paladino were indicted last month for their alleged part in the collision of their Embraer Legacy with a Gol Airlines
Accidents

Avanti pilot averts runway collision

A Piaggio Avanti blew its two main gear tires during a runway incursion at Teterboro Airport on June 17.
FBOs

Macquarie adds more FBOs to its stable

In an 8-K filing with the U.S.
Rotorcraft

AW119 Ke receives EASA certification

The AgustaWestland AW119 Ke received EASA certification at the Paris Air Show last month.
Regulations and Government

No settlement yet in battle over FAA funding

General aviation and its allies continued the political infighting with the airline lobby over user fees last month, firing salvos at an Air  Transpor
ATC

EU Takes Control of Galileo with Taxes

Members of the Transport, Telecommunication and Energy Council of the European Union have accepted a proposal by the European Commission to assume control