Content Archive: February 2008

Avionics

MedAire, AirCell Introduce Air-to-Ground Emergency Phone Link

MedAire and AirCell have teamed to provide a low-cost airborne communication system that links passengers directly with doctors in the event of an in-fligh
Avionics

Chelton EFIS introduces aviators to ‘virtual VFR’

In a historic first the FAA has issued a TSO for the synthetic-vision EFIS developed by Chelton Flight Systems of Boise, Idaho.

Wright Brothers’ first flight readied for re-creation

No one has kept the Flyer aloft for more than a minute, not even the Wright brothers.

Let Investors Demand Justice

A pair of investors in LZ Aeronautical Industries, the division of Moravan Aeroplanes now in control of Let L-410 turboprop production in Kunovice, Czech R

Mesaba Slashes Management Force

Mesaba Aviation last month announced the elimination of 33 management positions as a result of expected declining flight activity.

ERA Carriers Show Strong Growth Last Year

The carriers that belong to the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) reported passenger growth of 9.1 percent for last year–well ahead of the 3.4-per

CitiExpress Pilots Mull Strike Options

The pilots of British Airways’ wholly owned regional subsidiary CitiExpress last month began consultations with union leaders over industrial action after
Aircraft

Dornier 328JET production to resume early next year

Leesburg, Va.-headquartered AvCraft Aviation’s takeover of Fairchild Dornier’s 328 program, including the 328JET production line at Oberpfaffenhofen, Germa
Aircraft

Swiss deferral highlights Embraer 170 setbacks

Embraer has suffered a major setback following the decision of 170/190 launch customer Swiss to slash its firm orders and options for the Brazilian manufac
Airports

London’s Oxford Airport seeks to lure more bizav

Oxford Airport is being redeveloped and marketed as a business aviation gateway for central England and the London area.