Content Archive: February 2008

Aircraft

Airbus sharpens its focus on new A380 family members

Airbus continues to consider stretched, longer-range and cargo versions of its A380 very large airliner, but is no longer studying shortbody or combination
Engines

GE convinced PDE holds ‘game-changing’ potential

The efficiency of the gas turbine engines that power today’s commercial and military aircraft is approaching the highest level possible with current turbof

EADS advances research in Singapore

Two years ago EADS decided to tap Singapore’s strengths in science and technology by shifting part of its research and development effort here.
Aircraft

In The Works: Maverick Jets SmartJet

Maverick Jets has not had much public activity lately and didn’t exhibit at last year’s NBAA Convention as it has in the past.
Avionics

Fly by Wire Technology

Considering the myriad benefits that digital fly-by-wire flight control systems provide, it’s somewhat surprising that only one business jet–Dassault’s Fal
Avionics

IS&S relishes chance to grow as integrated avionics manufacturer

Innovative Solutions & Support is a growing avionics manufacturer that made a name for itself with RVSM solutions, but it is now on the verge of greatl
Training and Workforce

King course eases transition to Garmin’s G1000 cockpit

If you’re planning on flying a Cessna Mustang, Embraer Phenom, HondaJet or Diamond D-Jet, you’ll have to learn how to run Garmin’s G1000 avionics system.
Avionics

G1000-equipped King Air takes to the sky

Mike McGraw, founder and CEO of Data Systems International (DSI) in Overland Park, Kan., is the proud owner of the first King Air C90 to be retrofitted wit

Air New Zealand Link Hijacking Thwarted

A Jetstream 32 operated as Air New Zealand Link by Auckland-based Air National made an emergency landing today after a female passenger attacked the pilots
Avionics

Honeywell Named RNP Consultant

The FAA has granted Honeywell approval to act as a consultant to business jet operators seeking approvals for required navigation performance special aircr