Content Archive: February 2008
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.
First flight: an artist’s view
Marsha Mills was not an aviation artist, but as the exclusive artist for the First Flight Centennial Foundation, she’s quickly becoming one.
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.
