Content Archive: June 2010

Engines

Questions Arise About Practicality of 787 Standard Engine Interface

It seems Boeing hasn’t convinced everyone of the value of its standard engine interface feature on the 787 Dreamliner, which the company says allows quick
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Engines

Boeing 737 Re-engining Decision Hinges On Replacement Timing

Boeing's decision to re-engine the existing 737
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Manufacturers Unhitch Delivery Wagon from Order Book Horse

Airbus COO for customers John Leahy remains optimistic, even when faced with no increase in deliveries of new aircraft in 2010; one man’s zero growth is an
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Engines

New Materials Give Next Generation of Engines Their Edge

Composites and other new and expensive materials play key roles in the engines that will power new single-aisle airliners, such as the Comac C919, Bombardi
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Charter & Fractional

End of an Era as Wayfarer Aviation Closes Doors

Wayfarer Aviation is closing tomorrow, after having let go most of its employees earlier this week.

Bizav Forum at TEB Draws Record Crowd

Hosting a record turnout of some 1,900 people, NBAA held a regional forum at Teterboro (N.J.) Airport today, with Jet Aviation devoting a hangar and much o
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Aircraft

Cessna Slows Citation Mustang Production

Cessna Aircraft instituted rolling furloughs on May 17 affecting up to 200 people at the company’s Independence, Kan.
Regulations and Government

TSA: Expect Modified LASP ‘Sometime This Year’

Without revealing specifics, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) assistant administrator John Sammon said on Tuesday at the National Air Transport
Aircraft

Will the Piaggio Avanti Shed Its Distinctive Whine?

According to an industry source, Piaggio will announce more improvements for the P.180 Avanti twin turboprop before year-end.