Content Archive: November 2009

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bombardier Intros New 60XR Cabin Series

Bombardier is offering two new cabin configurations for its Learjet 60XR–Signature Series Red and Signature Series Black. The Signature Series
Accidents

Preliminary Report: Jet blast injures line worker

Cessna 560 Citation Encore, Kremmling, Colo., Aug.

Gulfstream Eyes Pittsburgh

Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato and officials from the county airport authority last month confirmed that they have begun talks with Fort Lauderdale
Aircraft

In the works: Viking Aircraf, DHC-6-400 Twin Otter

Viking Aircraft’s modern upgrade of the Twin Otter has entered the final phase of testing and is slated for certification shortly.
Aircraft

In the works: Aerion, Supersonic business jet

At last month’s Dubai Air Show, Aerion reiterated its ongoing efforts to find a manufacturing and development partner for its nascent supersonic business j

AvCraft, Indaer Partner on ATR Work

AvCraft Support Services and Colombia’s Indaer Industrial Aeronautica last month announced the formation of a joint venture to provide heavy maintenance on

Trenary: Ball in Pilots’ Court

Pinnacle Airlines CEO Phil Trenary last month placed the responsibility with his pilots for moving forward with contract talks after the ALPA-represented g
Regulations and Government

FAA rule change eases limits on sim training

Responding to concerns from pilots and training providers, among others, the FAA on October 20 corrected its earlier final rule that would have significant

Mesa Loses United Turboprop Deal

United Airlines has exercised its right to end its code-share agreement with Mesa Air Group covering the 10 de Havilland Canada Dash 8-200s the Phoenix-bas

Catering Report 2009: Catering cacapés

Caterers EncouragedTo Share Exhibit SpaceIn past years, the Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference and the Flight Attendants Conference sponsored