Content Archive: May 2011

Aircraft

Turkey Joins EADS Talarion Team

During the 2011 International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF), held in Istanbul on May 10 to 13, EADS Cassidian signed a memorandum of understanding with Turk
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AIN Blog: The most frightening thing in aviation

Flying is still a mysterious thing for many people.
Aircraft

AEW&C Version of C295 To fly

Airbus Military is exploring an airborne early-warning and control version of the
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Aircraft

CitationAire Recalls All of Its Furloughed Pilots

CitationAir last month asked all of its remaining 32 pilots on furlough to return to work.

Data Shows Positive Biz Aircraft Sales Signs

First-quarter 2011 business jet and turboprop sales and retail transactions were positive, according to data providers Amstat and Jetnet.
Engines

GE Aviation Rebrands ‘TechX’ Turbofan Engine as ‘Passport’

GE Aviation announced this week at EBACE that its TechX engine, which Bombardier selected for its Global

Tangible Signs of Bizav Recovery Seen at EBACE

After a couple of years in which the prevailing vibe at the business aviation community’s annual gathering in Europe has been one of mutual commiseration,

NBAA’s ABACE Show Trumps SIBAS at Shanghai Airport

At EBACE today NBAA signed a five-year agreement with the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Co.
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Regulations and Government

French Helo Lobby Fights Vineyard Crop-dusting Ban

French helicopter lobby UFH and Alain Suguenot, a parliament member from France’s famous wine region, Burgundy, both have voiced concerns that the recent l
ATC

Mideast Bizav Group Seeks Organized ATC in Gulf Region

The Gulf region is recognized as one of the key markets for private aviation, and Middle East Business Aviation Association chairman Ali Al Naqbi is determ