Content Archive: December 2010

Charter & Fractional

Rizon To Manage Airbus Corporate Jetliner

Rizon Jet will manage and operate a new Airbus Corporate Jetliner for an undisclosed Aranian Gulf customer.

Aeromexico to Restore Delta Code Share as FAA Re-instates Mexico’s Category 1 Status

In reaction to last week’s move by the U.S.
Aircraft

Paris court rules Continental Airlines 'criminally responsible' for 2000 crash of Air France Concorde

A Paris court ruled yesterday that Continental Airlines was "criminally responsible" for the crash of the Air France Concorde in July 2000, which killed 11

French Court Finds Continental Guilty in Concorde Crash

A French court found Continental Airlines and one of its mechanics guilty of manslaughter for their roles in the crash of an Air France Concorde SST shortl
Engines

You’ve Got to Watch This Video

We’re here in Dubai where we received a press release from Pratt & Whitney Canada announcing the launch of PT6Na

MEBA Show: Built by Hand

This is my first trip to Dubai, so a blog post from me on the Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) show is appropriate.
Aircraft

Fourth Production JSF Batch Contracted

Lockheed Martin received a $3.5 billion contract modification to build 31 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters for the fourth low-rate initial production batch.
Aircraft

KC-X embarrassment, and further delay

The U.S.
Aircraft

More Gripens for Thailand; recce pods for South Africa

In November, Saab received the expected follow-on order for six more Gripen fighters for Thailand.
Aircraft

Last hurrah for the ‘Pig’

In a ceremony held at RAAF Amberley, Queensland, the Royal Australian Air Force retired its General Dynamics F-111 fleet on December 2.