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Boeing Confirms Completion of 787 Type Certification Tests
Boeing confirmed today that it completed all flight tests required for type certification of the Rolls-Royce-powered 787-8 Dreamliner this past weekend.
Maintenance and Modifications
NASA To Study High Ice Water Content Flight
Why some engines fail in flight is the subject of a new NASA research program.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Plans New Regional Support Office in Brazil
Bombardier Aerospace is opening its first regional support office (RSO) in Latin America.
Maintenance and Modifications
CRS Jet Spares Signs Agreement with Aeross
A memorandum of understanding has been signed between Aeross and CRS Jet Spares to provide support for the Brazilian business aviation community.
Maintenance and Modifications
Wichita State Spends Big on R&D
Wichita State University has risen to second among the nation’s universities in aeronautical research and development expenditures, according to the latest
Maintenance and Modifications
Sikorsky Helitech OK’d for FSI Mx Training
FlightSafety International (FSI) has named Sikorsky Helitech of Brisbane, Australia, an approved maintenance training center to provide training for Pratt
ATC
Boeing To Participate in Russian Airport Overhaul
Boeing announced today at the Moscow Air Show that it has signed memoranda of understanding (MOU) with Russia’s Basel Aero Company, operator of Sochi Airpo
Regulations and Government
Leaked FAA Report Slams LightSquared
“The effects of LightSquared deployment would be far-reaching and potentially devastating to aviation,” the FAA wrote to the President’s Space-Based Positi
Regulations and Government
LightSquared: GPS Interference Is Manufacturers’ Fault
The GPS industry’s failure to comply with the Department of Defense’s receiver filtering standards is the root cause of potential interference issues invol
Aircraft
Hawker 800XPR Mod Receives FAA Approval
Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) Global Customer Support has received FAA supplemental type certification for the
Charter & Fractional
UK Startup Flight Tests Charter Jet Sharing Concept
Victor, a new UK-based aircraft charter booking and price comparison website that officially opened yesterday, claims to be the “biggest revolution in the
Aircraft
‘Trigger’ Round of U.S. Budget Cuts Would Have Huge Impact on Defense
Defense spending cuts of some $350 billion over the next decade contained in the new debt-limit legislation passed by the U.S.
Aircraft
C295s for Ghana, C-27Js for Mexico
Airbus Military and Alenia announced new orders for their rival medium-size tactical transports.
Aircraft
Alarm Sounded as Cyber Attacks on U.S. Defense Base Multiply
Newly released information on cyber attacks against the U.S.
Aircraft
Mitsubishi Defers Launch of MRJ100X Beyond Mid-2012
Mitsubishi Aircraft’s official launch of the proposed 100-seat MRJ100X will likely have to wait at least another year, or until after the first flight of t
Aircraft
787 On Home Stretch To Certification
Boeing expected the 787 Dreamliner to complete its type certification testing over the weekend, pending final analysis of function and reliability data col
Training and Workforce
SimCom To Buy 14 Aircraft Training Programs from FSI
“SimCom Training Centers confirms it is in discussion with FlightSafety International regarding the transition of some FlightSafety training programs to Si
Avionics
Aircell Introduces SwiftBroadband To Brazil Bizav
Aircell announced today at Labace that two members of its global dealer network have received from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) installat
Regulations and Government
Senate Dems Ask Boehner To Avert Another FAA Shutdown
A group of Democratic senators sent a letter to House Speaker John Boeh
Regulations and Government
Brazil Must Invest in Bizav Infrastructure, Says ABAG
Labace 2011 opened today in São Paulo, Brazil, to the sound of a business aviation industry that represents sustained growth on a global scale, with partic
Aircraft
CIT Confirms Order for 50 A320neos
The backlog for Airbus’s A320neo family seems to grow on a daily basis of late, most recently with today’s conversion of an MOU signed in June during the <
Maintenance and Modifications
Industry Disengages from ‘Actively Engaged’ IA Policy
The FAA has issued a Notice of Policy that clarifies the term “actively engage
Maintenance and Modifications
Miami Wheel and Brake Facility Expanded by AAR
AAR has expanded its Miami aircraft wheel and brake services facility.
Maintenance and Modifications
JSfirm.com Creates Job Distribution Network
Whether you’re looking for a job or trying to hire someone, the key to success is getting the attention of the right people.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bonded Warehouse for Jet Aviation Sorocaba
Jet Aviation Sorocaba received approval to operate a bonded warehouse (a facility that holds goods awaiting duty or tax to be paid on them).
Maintenance and Modifications
Aeroinv.com Lists 150,000-part Inventory on ILS
Aftermarket aircraft parts supplier Aeroinv.com will now be listing more than 150,000 part SKUs worth $350 million on Inventory Locator Service.
