Content Archive: October 2010

Aircraft

Nextant on course for 400XT ticket next year

The flight-test program is continuing apace for Nextant Aerospace’s Beechjet 400 conversion as it moves closer to certification.

Superjet passes noise trials

The Sukhoi Superjet 100 last month passed a
Aircraft

VLJ evolution takes first steps in Europe

Whether it’s entirely the fault of the economic crisis we may never know, but we can be sure the anticipated very-light-jet (VLJ) revolution never happened

Emivest Aerospace Files for Chapter 11

San Antonio-based Emivest Aerospace, manufacturer of the SJ30 light jet, announced on October 20 that it petitioned for restructuring under Chapter 11 of
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Takes Share in Eclipse

In a surprise announcement at the NBAA convention, Stratford, Conn.-based Sikorsky Aircraft revealed that it reached an agreement “in principle” to make

OEMs ready product lines for return to growth

As airline traffic continues to recover from the global recession, airframe and engine manufacturers continue to develop new models and consider follow-on
Aircraft

Reborn Dornier Do-228 fills versatile roles in airline livery

Ruag Aviation has delivered its first modernized 228NG twin turboprop to launch customer New Central Airservice.
Aircraft

Cessna rates its new X a Ten

When Cessna canceled the large-cabin Citation Columbus last year, many wondered what the company would do next.
Safety

Helo Safety Effort in Full Swing in Europe

The European Helicopter Safety Implementation Team (EHSIT) has released a 22-page “training leaflet” aimed at making helicopter pilots more aware of ­hazar

JPMorgan: Pre-owned Market Recovery Stalls

According to JPMorgan’s latest business jet monthly report, improvement in the pre-owned market has stalled.