Content Archive: June 2015
British Hybrid Airship Can Now Fly Again
Crowdfunding and government grants ensure that the Airlander 10 will be demonstrated to potential customers.
Aircraft
Fokker Teams with Comac on ARJ21-700 Bizliner Variant
Fokker brings expertise in similar bizliner conversions with jets such as the Fokker F28 and F70, as well as the Bombardier CRJ700.
Aircraft
Garuda Shares $20 Billion Deals Between Boeing and Airbus
The Indonesian carrier committed to buying a mix of 787s, 737s and A350XWBs.
Rotorcraft
UTC To Offload Sikorsky Rotorcraft Business
Parent company still has to make up its mind about selling or spinning off Sikorsky.
Regulations and Government
Proposed Massachusetts Bill Would Repeal Tax Exemption
Business aviation leaders appear before state Senate hearing in Boston to fight measure.
Safety
Martin-Baker: Saving Lives in the Family Way
From the F-35 to basic trainers, British company offers world’s fighter pilots a means of escape.
Avionics
Honeywell Shows Off Boeing 757 Flying Technology Lab
The avionics manufacturer demonstrated its SmartRunway and SmartLanding systems on a flight from Paris Le Bourget Airport.
Aircraft
Cessna Displays Grand Caravan EX Special Mission Demonstrator
Cessna's turboprop single may perform aerial survey, air ambulance, paratrooper, amphibious, surveillance, training and combat operations.
Aircraft
ATR Expects To Log $1.98B in New Show Business
Japan Air Commuter and Binter were among the first of ATR’s new customers to be announced at this year’s Paris show.
