Content Archive: July 2011

Maintenance and Modifications

Kestrel Launches Mod Center

Kestrel Aircraft announced yesterday at EAA AirVenture that it has formed an Air Works division to install the Avidyne R9 avionics system and other upgrade
Maintenance and Modifications

University of Illinois Studies Mechanic Fatigue

The University of Illinois is currently hosting an online survey to collect data on maintenance technic
Engines

AIN Blog: Aviation Makes Environmental Progress on Several Fronts

I recall being at first surprised, then relieved, by the oft-quoted statistic that aviation accounts for just 2 percent of global CO2 emissions.
Maintenance and Modifications

Forecast Predicts Major Growth in Commercial MRO Market

As the global economy begins to recover, the commercial aircraft MRO market can look forward to strong growth this year and beyond, according to a Visionga
Aircraft

ILFC To Lease 787s to Thai Airways

International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) announced yesterday it has completed an agreement to lease six Boeing 787-8s and two new 787-9s to Thai Airw
Aircraft

Lufthansa Inks Firm Order for A320, A321neos

Lufthansa has placed a firm order for 25 Airbus A320neos and five A321neos, all powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1100G turbofans, the European manufacturer ann
Avionics

Avidyne Intros new mode-S ADS-B transponder

Avidyne announced a new mode-S transponder that will make upgrading to ADS-B out capability much simpler.
Rotorcraft

Marenco details production plans for SKYe single

Marenco Swiss Helicopter holds letters of intent for just a dozen copies of its
Aircraft

Regional aircraft makers cash in at Paris

While Airbus and Boeing padded their already bulging backlogs with billions of dollars worth of deals during
ATC

FAA looks to rein in controller costs

A report by the Transportation Department’s inspector general determined that the