Content Archive: April 2008

Aircraft

Swiss Takes Its Final ERJ-145

Swiss International Airlines (formerly Crossair) on May 28 took delivery of the final Embraer ERJ-145 of a firm order for 25, thus completing the first pha

Textron: Cessna Bizjet Demand ‘Remains Unabated’

Cessna Aircraft and Bell Helicopter parent company Textron today reported revenues of $3.5 billion in the first quarter, up from $3 billion in the same per
Avionics

Rockwell Collins To Acquire Airshow

In a move that should reap significant rewards for the buyer, Rockwell Collins has announced plans to buy Airshow, the Tustin, Calif.
Safety

ARG/US Helps Bizav Operators Avoid SMS Pitfalls

Aviation Research Group/U.S.
Aircraft

Sale Closed, AAI Preps To Reopen Adam Aircraft

The sale of Adam Aircraft’s assets took place as scheduled on Tuesday, according to Jan D’Angelo, the former senior vice president for international and fl
Avionics

First EVS Installed on In-service Gulfstream

Gulfstream has installed the first production enhanced vision system (EVS) on an in-service U.S.
Safety

Air Charter Safety Foundation Lauds 2007 Safety Record

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) has already reviewed the 2007 preliminary aviation safety stat
Avionics

Aircraft Tracking Software Unveiled for Industry Segments

Flight Explorer, provider of Internet-based flight-tracking and information systems, last month launched a version of its software platform for specific av
Avionics

IBAC wants greater bizav role in oceanic standards

At a recent International Air Transport Association (IATA) conference on global navigation and oceanic operations, IBAC director general Donald Spruston ou
Avionics

Amazing OLEDs

“This is the future,” announced Rogelio Sobers, a tall, soft-spoken Eastman Kodak salesman, as he stooped over a simple-looking color video display tucked