Content Archive: April 2010

Hamilton Sundstrand Wins Latest C919 Contract

Hamilton Sundstrand has won a contact from China's Comac to provide the electric power generation and distribution systems for the 150- to 190-seat
Engines

European Bizav Flights Resume After Volcano Chaos

Business aircraft grounded by ash from an Icelandic volcano were back flying in Europe's skies minutes after authorities lifted widespread airspace closure
Rotorcraft

Cessna, Bell Weaken Textron 1Q Revenues

In an earnings conference call this morning, Textron released its first-quarter results and reported revenues of $2.2 billion, down 12.5 percent from the f
Aircraft

Pre-owned Business Jet Sales Picture Improved

AircraftPost.com has added two new data points to its online information system for the medium through long-range business jet market.
Aircraft

Special Conditions Show Cirrus Vision Progress

The FAA has approved two sets of special conditions for certification of Cirrus Aircraft’s Vision single-engine jet, an indication that the company has mad
ATC

Two Satnav Satellites Lost Within 10 Days

The first geostationary satellite for India’s Gagan GPS space-based augmentation system (SBAS)–essentially similar to Waas–was lost on April 15 when its la
Charter & Fractional

Per-seat Aircraft Charter Concept Flying at Greenjets

West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Greenjets said its shared-ride charter jet membership service has been growing quickly since it was launched a year ago.
Maintenance and Modifications

Mumbai Added to Bombardier’s Support Network

“Despite the challenging economic times, Bombardier has continued to invest in strengthening i
Maintenance and Modifications

Istanbul Gets Eclipse Platinum Service Center

Eclipse Aerospace has located its first Platinum service center in Europe for Eclipse EA500 aircraft service, maintenance and modifications.
Maintenance and Modifications

P&WC and FSI To Expand Training Network

A long-term collaboration agreement has been announced between Pratt & Whitney Canada and FlightSafety International to expand the engine company’s glo