Content Archive: December 2007

Avionics

Gulfstream gives SVS data to FAA

Gulfstream last month took a big step toward obtaining approval for the synthetic-vision primary flight display (SV-PFD) and upgraded enhanced-vision syste
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Dassault plays 7X completion catchup

Even with a new hangar dedicated to cabin outfitting of its Falcon 7X, French aircraft manufacturer Dassault is not meeting scheduled delivery dates for th
Regulations and Government

Congressional Observer: January 2008

•  Congress enjoyed a recess for the Thanksgiving holiday period, but not all members of the Senate availed themselves of the break.
Avionics

Collins Buys SkyLink Product Line

Rockwell Collins said last month that it has completed the purchase of the SkyLink broadband terminal product line from Arinc for its relaunched eXchange d
Regulations and Government

New legislation lets older pilots fly longer

Last month Congress passed and President Bush signed legislation that raises the mandatory retirement age for U.S.
Regulations and Government

Hot Topic: Carbon Offsets

Aviation represents less than 3 percent of total greenhouse gas emissions, but its contributions were a major focus at last month’s United Nations Framewor

Advances in aviation weather

the Department of Transportation in 2003 cited adverse weather as the leading cause of airline delays.

Revamped Singapore show bows next month

The relaunched Singapore Airshow will stage its first event at a brand-new venue from February 19 to 24.

U.S. aerospace industry rides record sales wave

With total sales expected to hit nearly $200 billion by the end of last year and a backlog of $360 billion, the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) sees
Engines

Rolls-Royce announces U.S. plant for 10K engine

Following the selection of its RB282 to power Dassault’s new super-midsize design at the Paris Air Show in June– beating competing designs from Snecma, Hon