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Questions Arise About Practicality of 787 Standard Engine Interface

It seems Boeing hasn’t convinced everyone of the value of its standard engine interface feature on the 787 Dreamliner, which the company says allows quick
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Engines

Boeing 737 Re-engining Decision Hinges On Replacement Timing

Boeing's decision to re-engine the existing 737
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Engines

New Materials Give Next Generation of Engines Their Edge

Composites and other new and expensive materials play key roles in the engines that will power new single-aisle airliners, such as the Comac C919, Bombardi
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Charter & Fractional

End of an Era as Wayfarer Aviation Closes Doors

Wayfarer Aviation is closing tomorrow, after having let go most of its employees earlier this week.
Aircraft

Cessna Slows Citation Mustang Production

Cessna Aircraft instituted rolling furloughs on May 17 affecting up to 200 people at the company’s Independence, Kan.
Regulations and Government

TSA: Expect Modified LASP ‘Sometime This Year’

Without revealing specifics, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) assistant administrator John Sammon said on Tuesday at the National Air Transport
Aircraft

Will the Piaggio Avanti Shed Its Distinctive Whine?

According to an industry source, Piaggio will announce more improvements for the P.180 Avanti twin turboprop before year-end.
ATC

Deepwater Affecting Gulf Helo Operators

President Obama’s 180-day moratorium on deepwater oil drilling operations in the Gulf of Mexico is beginning to pinch helicopter operators there.
Aircraft

Boeing Resumes Taking 787 Dreamliner Sections

Boeing has begun accepting delivery of major structural parts again for the 787 and plans to begin joining all the sections of the 23rd Dreamliner next Mon
Maintenance and Modifications

Nav Database Updates Problematic for Pilots

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is warning flight crews that an antiquated FAA regulation can still cause problems.
Maintenance and Modifications

Midcoast Aviation Lays Off 80

In mid-April, Midcoast Aviation senior v-p of green completions Rodger Renaud described business at the East Cahokia, Ill.-based maintenance and operations
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Expands Asian Commitment

Deer Jet, China’s largest business-jet charter operator, has been named by Gulfstream Aerospace to support the OEM’s growing fleet of Gulfstreams in China.
Maintenance and Modifications

Cutter Aviation Consolidates Dallas Operation

Dallas/Fort Worth-based Cutter Aviation will consolidate all of its metro-area operations at its North Dallas location in McKinney, Texas, at Collin County
Maintenance and Modifications

Vector Aerospace Signs with West Coast Helicopters

MRO Vector Aerospace has announced that its Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services North America has signed a service agreement with West Coast Helicopters o
Aircraft

Emirates Orders 32 More Airbus A380s

Dubai’s Emirates Airline has ordered a further 32 A380s from Airbus, raising its firm order total for double-deck transport to 90 aircraft.
Sustainability and Environment

First Algae-powered Airplane Takes To the Skies

EADS flew the first aircraft powered solely by algae-based biofuel today at the ILA Airshow in
Aircraft

‘Boeing 101’ Proposed as Presidential Helicopter

Yesterday, Boeing licensed the rights to AgustaWestland’s AW101 for the purpose of entering it
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Europe Rolls Out Eco-friendly Catering Packaging

NetJets Europe (NJE) this week rolled out a new eco-friendly catering package and recycling initiative designed to support the fractional aircraft provider
Charter & Fractional

Dubai-based Air Charter Firm Assists in Gulf Oil Spill Response

Chapman Freeborn Airchartering of Dubai has coordinated several aircraft charters to New Orleans for BP and other responders in their effort to stem the oi
Aircraft

Jordan Could Be First Customer for Boeing AH-6i Helicopter

At the SOFEX special forces exhibition held at Amman in May, Jordan signed a letter of intent (LOI) to purchase the Boeing
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Aircraft

Kuwait Is Latest KC-130J Super Hercules Customer

Lockheed Martin on May 27 announced the award of a $245 million contract covering the supply through Foreign Military Sales of three KC-130J Hercules tanke
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Charter & Fractional

Sokol Begins Integration Plan at NetJets Aviation, NJI

NetJets yesterday announced the start of an operational consolidation plan for two of the company’s North American fractional aircraft subsidiaries–NetJets
Regulations and Government

Massport To Acquire Worcester Regional Airport

Business aviation operators and tenants at Worcester Regional Airport in Massachusetts should begin to see long-awaited improvements after the Massachusett
Aircraft

Suppliers, Orders Grow for Cirrus Vision Jet

Cirrus Aircraft’s SF50 Vision single-engine jet program is “making good progress,” according to president and CEO Brent Wouters, who spoke during a Web pre
Charter & Fractional

FAA To Establish Ops Specs for Non-U.S. Charter Outfits

The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that could provide a somewhat simpler means for non-U.S.
Avionics

Iridium Places $2.1 Billion Satellite Order

Iridium Communications of McLean, Va., has ordered 81 satellites from Thales Alenia Space of France to upgrade its global satellite network.
Maintenance and Modifications

Cascade Named ASC for GE M601 and H80 Engines

GE Aviation has named Cascade Aircraft Conversions an authorized service cent