Content Archive: April 2010
Accidents
Mood Shifts to Hope in Search for Missing Air France A330
BEA investigators, who admit to having experienced a high level of stress in their effort to understand how
Aircraft
Boeing Burns Some 787 ‘Contingency,’ but Remains on Schedule for 2010 Delivery
Boeing insists the first 787 Dreamliner remains on schedule for first delivery to All Nippon Airways by the end of this year, despite some admitte
GE Aviation Commits to New Investment in Quebec
GE Aviation plans to spend $63.5 million over the next six years to diversify its product line at its manufacturing plant in Bromont, Quebec, GE Canada ann
Regulations and Government
WTO Clout in Question as Boeing, Airbus Claim Victory in Trade War
The World Trade Organization finally passed judgment last month on the legitimacy of $178 billion (2006 $) in European loans to
Safety
Europe Bars More Carriers with New Safety Blacklist
At face value the contents of the European Commission’s latest so-called safety blacklist of airlines and national civil aviation authorities (CAA
Aircraft
Hamilton Sundstrand Finishes ETOPS Testing on APU for Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Hamilton Sundstrand’s Power Systems business has successfully completed ETOPS (extended-range operations) testing of its APS5000 auxiliary power unit (APU)
Safety
Bizav Safety Off To a Poor Start in 2010
First-quarter accident statistics involving U.S.-regist
Avionics
Mood Upbeat as AEA Convention Kicks Off
The Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) is reporting strong turnout on the opening d
Charter & Fractional
Lawsuit Likely Over Penalties by Norwood Airport
The Norwood (Mass.) Airport Commission has adopted two resolutions to punish Boston Air
FBOs
Judge Rules Dulles Jet Center Must Halt FBO Activities
Dulles Jet Center at Dulles International Airport has
