Content Archive: January 2011

Aircraft

Yet More King Airs for U.S. Recon Operations over Afghanistan

Boeing has won the enhanced medium-altitude reconnaissance and surveillance systems (EMARSS) competition to supply low/medium-altitude airborne reconnaissa
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Aircraft

Eurocopter Makes Progress with NH-90, Tiger and X3

Eurocopter ended 2010 with a flurry of progress announcements, some of which related to previously delayed military programs in Europe.
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Aircraft

Marshall Aerospace Completes Tristar Upgrade

Marshall Aerospace has completed development of an avionics upgrade for the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) fleet of nine Lockheed Tristar tanker-transports.
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Asiana Orders Six A380s

South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has placed a firm order for six A380 superjumbos, signaling its intention to mount a serious challenge to fellow A380 custome
Regulations and Government

State Aircraft Fleet Axed by New Florida Governor

Fulfilling a campaign promise, newly installed Florida governor Rick Scott directed the Florida Department of Management Services yesterday to sell the sta
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Preps Electric Firefly Helo for First Flight

The Firefly, Sikorsky’s first foray into electric-powered helicopters, is getting closer to its maiden flight, although the company has not publicly releas

China Leasing Group Set To Boost Bizjet Fleet

China’s Minsheng Financial Leasing has confirmed its intention to buy more long- and medium-range business aircraft, according to London-based attorney Dav
Regulations and Government

NTSB Seeks ELT Inspections for GA Aircraft

The NTSB yesterday issued two safety recommendations stemming from the
Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Helicopter Consolidates Brands

Bell Helicopter yesterday announced that its six support and service subsidiaries have been int
Maintenance and Modifications

Aerostar Launches 24/7 AOG To Support Indian Ops

Aerostar Ventures Singapore has launched an AOG desk for Indian customers.