Content Archive: September 2015

Aircraft

Northrop Grumman Eyes Accelerated JStars Timeline

Teamed with Gulfstream and L-3, Northrop Grumman believes its JStars platform could be ready well ahead of current USAF plans.
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Airports

Control of Airport Top Priority for SMO City Council

The Santa Monica, Calif. city council believes it is under no official obligation to keep the city's airport open.
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Aircraft

A330-200 with Increased Range Gets EASA Certification

Higher max takeoff weight increases range to 7,250 nautical miles
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Aircraft

Lebanon May Get Armed Super Tucanos Despite Instability

Lebanon would be the second country to receive the Light Air Support (LAS) aircraft nominated by the U.S. to bolster security.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream G500 Flights Focus on Flutter

G500 accrues more than 40 hour hours as the modified aircraft returned to sky to test flutter.
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Airlines

Latest Pilot Strike at Lufthansa Disrupts Long-Haul Schedule

Plans for more strikes to target short-haul services
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Regulations and Government

As Congress Returns, Little Time Left for FAA Renewal

FAA reauthorization, DOT appropriations headed for short-term extensions with only about a dozen legislative days left in September.
Rotorcraft

Indo-Russian Deal for 200 Kamovs Makes Progress

India’s first private helicopter venture gains steam at Nagpur, as Reliance prepares for production.
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Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Revises AC on Suspected Unapproved Parts

The revised AC changes the organization responsible for unapproved parts to the Aircraft Certification Service.
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Bolsters East Coast Service

Four facilities receive additional FAA certifications.