Content Archive: January 2011

Rotorcraft

Turbomeca Details New Chinese Helo Engine Cooperation

Helicopter engine manufacturer Turbomeca is working on a 50-50 basis with Chinaπs Avic Engine on the WZ16 turboshaft that will power the Avicopter AC352 me
Maintenance and Modifications

IA Policy Change Generates Hundreds of Comments

The FAA's proposal to clarify the definition of "actively engag
Maintenance and Modifications

Rockwell Collins Expands Shanghai Support Facilities

To support OEMs, customers and partners in China, Rockwell Collins has opened a new China System Support Center (CSSC) in Shanghai.
Maintenance and Modifications

Executive Flight Opens Seattle Satellite Repair Station

Executive Flight, a 29-year-old FBO and charter and maintenance provider headquartered in Wenatchee, Wash., has opened a satellite repair station at Boeing
Maintenance and Modifications

SAIB Issued for Garmin CDI/HSI Scaling Issue

The FAA issued
Maintenance and Modifications

Pratt & Whitney Buys Engine Wash Company

Pratt & Whitney yesterday purchased the assets of Gas Turbine Efficiency, which provided the technology for P&Wπs EcoPower engine wash service.
Aircraft

Boeing Sets New 787 Schedule

A day after resuming certification flight testing on the 787 Dreamliner, Boeing announced this morning that it expects delivery of the first production air
Charter & Fractional

Lufthansa Private Jets Considers New Bizjet Vendor

Lufthansa is weighing possible new options for providing executive charter services through its Lufthansa Private Jets service.

Gulfstream Further Expands Its R&D Center

Gulfstream Aerospace has acquired a 253,000-sq-ft building in Savannah, Ga., to house its growing research and development program.
Regulations and Government

Alphabets Object To Portions of Helo NPRM

Major industry groups are expressing their displeasure with key sections of the