Content Archive: November 2006
Parker Aerospace acquires Resistoflex Aerospace
Based in Jacksonville, Florida, Resistoflex Aerospace employs 84 people and reported sales of $16 million last year.
Alteon Training Expands Boeing 787 Training Sites
Wholly owned Boeing subsidiary Alteon Training has confirmed that it plans to place Boeing 787 training suites in Australia, India and Singapore, increasin
Aircraft
Honda Gives Green Light for HondaJet
Honda announced this morning at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., that it will “enter the HondaJet into the growing very light jet market.” According to pro
Airlines’ Loss Not Necessarily Bizav’s Gain
Into an increasingly acrimonious atmosphere in which the airlines perceive business aviation as competition for high-end travelers comes a study suggesting
Regulations and Government
Drug Testing Rule Guidance in the Works
The FAA recently hosted representatives from key industry organizations, including the
Aircraft
Lockheed Insists F-35 is Worth the Wait, Cost
The reduced radar cross-section of the F-35 allows it to evade most enemy air defenses, both airborne and ground-based.
Airports
Orlando Gets New Runway Incursion Warning System
The FAA recently added new Safety Logic runway incursion alerting technology to its ASDE-X airport surveillance equipment at Orlando International Airport
ATC
Nav Canada Launches ADS-B Program
By 2009, Nav Canada plans to install ADS-B ground stations around Hudson Bay, which straddles high-latitude flight paths between Asia, North America and Eu
Regulations and Government
Thousands Ask FAA To Abolish Age 60 Rule
On November 23 the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) will adopt an amendment to increase the age limit for airline pilots to 65, provided an
Rotorcraft
Second BA609 Tiltrotor Prototype Now Flying
The second prototype of the Bell/Agusta BA609 tiltrotor (S/N 60002) logged its first flight on November 9 at AgustaWestland’s facility in Cameri, Italy.
