Content Archive: September 2010

Cabin Interior and Electronics

PAC Seating Focused On Large-Cabin Market

While some seating companies were focused on the small and midsize market and took a hit during the recession, PAC Seating Systems took aim at the large-ca
Maintenance and Modifications

Should voluntary safety programs be mandatory?

By the time you read this, I hope the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers (IAM), Comair and the FAA have reached agreement and rei

Ryanair Calls for EU Action To Reform Europe’s ATC System

Ryanair, at its annual general meeting today, called on the European Commission to end the ability of Europe’s air traffic control providers to strike, pri
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Awards Helicopter Hums Agreement to HAI

Health and usage monitoring systems (Hums) have been available for integration with fixed-wing flight deck avionics for some time.
Aircraft

Eclipse Working Out Windshield, Engine Issues

Eclipse Aerospace announced that two campaigns to fix problems with the EA500 very light jet are bearing fruit.
Training and Workforce

Boeing Sees Need for a Million Pilots and Mechanics

According to Boeing, over the next 20 years there will be worldwide demand for 466,650 pilots and 596,500 maintenance personnel.
Engines

Power 90 Verified as Money-saving Modification

A study performed by research firm Conklin & de Decker for GE Aviation found “significantly increased operating efficiency, reduced variable costs and

Lufthansa Group to Order 40 Airbus Aircraft

Lufthansa Group’s Supervisory Board has approved the acquisition of 40 Airbus aircraft worth some $4.3 billion, the European airframer announced today.
Maintenance and Modifications

Sikorsky and Timken Offer Bearing Repair in Australasia

Sikorsky Helitech, a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company based in Brisbane, Australia, has entered into a distribution agreement with Timken for bearing
Maintenance and Modifications

Montana firefighting helos get dart akv cycle counters

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) recently ordered five AKV cycle-counter systems from Dart Helicopter Services for ins