Content Archive: July 2014

Aircraft

Airbus Assembles First A320neo

The first A320neo rolled out of its paint hangar in Toulouse on July 1.
Article image

NetJets Takes Delivery of First Challenger 350

Fractional-share provider NetJets is replacing its G200s with Challenger 350s.
NetJets Challenger 350

First Production HondaJet Takes To The Skies

First flight of the first production HondaJet is another step toward entry into service early next year. ###Channels###BA
Article image

Obama Nominates Hart To NTSB Chairmanship

Newly nominated NTSB chairman has long background in aviation safety.

Passport Engines Prepping For 747 Flying Testbed

GE’s Passport engine for the Bombardier Global 7000 and 8000 will soon fly on a Boeing 747 testbed.
Regulations and Government

Senator Inhofe Outlines New Pilot’s Bill of Rights

Pilots would enjoy more protections from the FAA under a new Pilot’s Bill of Rights

Charles Edelstenne Is Serge Dassault’s Designated Successor

Dassault Aviation’s parent company has paved the way for a “succeeding statutory president” position. ###Channels###P

Kathleen Blouin Retires after 22 Years at NBAA

NBAA’s senior vice president of conventions and forums will continue to serve as a consultant after retiring. ###Channels###P

Gama Aviation Opens New FBO Lounge at Sharjah

Gama Aviation’s new FBO at Sharjah International Airport getting good reviews from pilots and passengers.

California Highway Patrol Chooses GippsAero GA8 Airvan

West Coast Aircraft Sales sells a GippsAero GA8 to the California Highway Patrol.