Content Archive: September 2009

Aircraft

AA Boosts Bombardier’s CRJ Position

The fortunes of Bombardier Aerospace’s regional jet business received a considerable boost today as American Airlines announced the signing of a letter of
Maintenance and Modifications

BAE, Quest Launch Pathogen-killing Cabin Air Filter

BAE Systems and Quest International of the UK have combined to launch a cabin air system that they say can destroy airborne viruses and bacteria, including
Maintenance and Modifications

Pama Board Moves Ahead on Strategic Plan

The board of directors of the Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (Pama) is moving ahead with a strategic plan following Pama’s separation from t
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Adds Jet Aviation Hong Kong as Repair Station

Jet Aviation Hong Kong was granted Part 145 repair station certification by the FAA, allowing the company to provide maintenance services on U.S.-registere
Maintenance and Modifications

LBAS Joint Venture Partners Agree to Extension

The three companies–Lufthansa Technik, Bombardier Aerospace and ExecuJet Aviation Group–that operate the joint venture Lufthansa Bombardier Aviation Servic
Aircraft

Bombardier Breaks Ground for C Series

The future of Bombardier Aerospace’s commercial airline business might well hinge on what becomes of the final product that emerges from yesterday’s offici
Article image
Security

Proposed TSA Repair Station Rules Nearly Ready

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) “is one step closer to issuing security regulations for repair stations,” according to the Modification an
Maintenance and Modifications

NATA: Database Updates Are Maintenance Tasks

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA), responding to recent member requests, issued a statement that clarifies FAA regulations that apply to u
Regulations and Government

China Relaxes Flight Plan Rules for Domestic Operators

The General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC) last week confirmed that it is relaxing the lead time for flight plan filing from six days to
Regulations and Government

RTCA Releases NextGen Implementation Plan

The FAA expressed enthusiasm about the RTCA’s final report of its NextGen Mid-Term Implementation Task Force released last week.