Content Archive: October 2008

Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero To Install Blended Winglets

Aviation Partners has selected StandardAero (Booth No.
Regulations and Government

New Drug/Alcohol Test Procedure Clarified

“Direct observation” of aviation employees during drug and alcohol tests applies only to individuals who are returning to duty after a previous positive te

Alerts service keeps pilots in the loop

Ground transportation firm Fortis Riders (Booth No.

Wichita Aero Club Launched

A consortium of business, government and educational organizations in the greater Wichita area has formed a Wichita Aero Club.

J.P. Morgan analysts see market dip in 2010

The business jet market is headed for a 15-percent downturn following a peak in deliveries in 2010, according to J.P.
Engines

GE Honda nearing HF120 certification

GE Honda Aero Engines said it is releasing hardware designs and receiving manufactured hardware for its first HF120 development engine, in preparation for

NARA Welcomes New Members

ExecuJet Aviation Group, Gama Aviation and Jet Alliance International were among the companies inducted Sunday into the National Aircraft Resale Associatio
Avionics

FAA OK coming soon for LPV approaches with IS&S avionics

Innovative Solutions & Support has successfully flown autopilot-coupled lateral precision with vertical guidance (LPV) approaches in the company Pilatu

Hawker Beech nets $200M order from Brazilian dealer

Marking one of the few large orders announced at NBAA’08, Brazil-based Lider Signatures, a Hawker Beechcraft dealer and authorized service center since 199

Olver’s absence could be a good sign for troubled Grob

Negotiations in Europe between Grob Aerospace and an undisclosed prospective new investor have continued into a third day.