Content Archive: May 2008

Engines

Legacy on certification final

Brazilian certification of the Embraer Legacy is expected this month, following the prototype’s return from its European tour.
Engines

TFE731 makes history with 10,000th delivery

In the ever-fluid world of aerospace, to build and deliver a thousand of any major aircraft system is a milestone worthy of note.
Regulations and Government

Site chosen for third Paris airport

The French government has selected an area to build what it calls a third airport to serve Paris, but the area is in Chaulnes, a distant 85 mi north of the
Aircraft

Socata Mulls 2009 Launch of Turbine Twin

EADS Socata this week at EBACE outlined what its next product launch could be next year–a twin-engine business aircraft that is bigger than its TBM 850 tur
Maintenance and Modifications

Legacy service center named in Florida

Jet Aviation in West Palm Beach, Fla., was recently named an authorized service center by Embraer for its new Legacy, a 10- to 19- passenger business jet/c
Accidents

Probe starts into fatal Cheyenne crash

Investigation has started into the crash of Piper Cheyenne N6134A about 10 mi northeast of Graham, Texas, that killed the pilot and his three passengers, a
FBOs

Ford buys a Chrysler in Pontiac

DaimlerChrysler Aviation, which had been on the block for several months, has been acquired from the German-based automaker by Ford Motor Company board mem

EBACE 2008: Another One for the Record Books

The eighth annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE), held this week in Geneva, has shattered records for attendance, as well as or

New Pentastar Aviation owner Edsel Ford II

The new owner of Pentastar Aviation is described as an “aviation enthusiast,” and his acquisition of the former DaimlerChrysler Aviation is his first ventu
Aircraft

Despite Delayed Funding, Epic Aircraft Moving Forward

Epic Aircraft continues development of its all-composite turboprop singles and very light jets, though without the $200 million in funding Indian billionai