Content Archive: September 2014
Air France Pilots Extend Strike, Disruptions Continue
Airline forced to cancel more than half of its flights.
Aircraft
Russia Orders More Su-30SM Fighters
The recent contract brings to 72 the Russian defense ministry's order for Su-30SM fighters.
Regulations and Government
U.S. Air Force Leaders Say Top Programs Safe From Sequestration
Air Force leadership expresses confidence that top-priority procurements are safe from possible budget threats.
Aircraft
Boeing, Northrop Grumman Propose JStars Replacements
The U.S. Air Force has abandoned plans to re-engine the aging JStars platform.
Engines
F135 Engine Failure Investigation Makes Progress
Pratt & Whitney has devised an interim fix and F-35s are flying agan, with borescope inspections mandated every three flying hours.
Aircraft
Indian Air Force Mirage 2000 Upgrade Progresses Despite Groundings
Two aircraft have completed flight trials and are awaiting certification to the 2000-5 standard.
Charter & Fractional
London Executive Aviation Reports Banner Year
Revenue rose by 23 percent, “reflecting stronger charter demand and growth in the company’s aircraft management revenues.”
Regulations and Government
GAMA, ASTM Note Progress on CS/Part 23 Rewrite
Writing the new rules directly involves the general aviation industry.
Maintenance and Modifications
Sierra Selects GE Honda HF120 for Sapphire CitationJet Upgrade Program
Aircraft owners opting for the upgrade package will have the original factory-installed Williams FJ44-1A engines retrofitted with a pair of HF120s.
