Content Archive: June 2010

ATC

Deepwater Affecting Gulf Helo Operators

President Obama’s 180-day moratorium on deepwater oil drilling operations in the Gulf of Mexico is beginning to pinch helicopter operators there.
Aircraft

Boeing Resumes Taking 787 Dreamliner Sections

Boeing has begun accepting delivery of major structural parts again for the 787 and plans to begin joining all the sections of the 23rd Dreamliner next Mon
Maintenance and Modifications

Nav Database Updates Problematic for Pilots

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is warning flight crews that an antiquated FAA regulation can still cause problems.
Maintenance and Modifications

Midcoast Aviation Lays Off 80

In mid-April, Midcoast Aviation senior v-p of green completions Rodger Renaud described business at the East Cahokia, Ill.-based maintenance and operations
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Expands Asian Commitment

Deer Jet, China’s largest business-jet charter operator, has been named by Gulfstream Aerospace to support the OEM’s growing fleet of Gulfstreams in China.
Maintenance and Modifications

Cutter Aviation Consolidates Dallas Operation

Dallas/Fort Worth-based Cutter Aviation will consolidate all of its metro-area operations at its North Dallas location in McKinney, Texas, at Collin County
Maintenance and Modifications

Vector Aerospace Signs with West Coast Helicopters

MRO Vector Aerospace has announced that its Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services North America has signed a service agreement with West Coast Helicopters o
Aircraft

Emirates Orders 32 More Airbus A380s

Dubai’s Emirates Airline has ordered a further 32 A380s from Airbus, raising its firm order total for double-deck transport to 90 aircraft.

Gulfstream ‘Poised for Double-digit Growth in 2011’

Gulfstream Aerospace and sister company Jet Aviation “will return to growth this year,” accordi

JPMorgan: Pre-owned Bizjet Market ‘On Track’

Recovery in the pre-owned business jet market “remains on track,” but the pickup in the new air