Content Archive: December 2006

Iran looking to export UAVs

Iranian companies have accumulated considerable experience in the development and production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) since the country imported i

Iran struggles to field a fighter

Western powers increasingly characterize Iran as a potential cause for instability in the Middle East.
Engines

Toloo-4 turbojet engine enters production

In the quarter century since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, Iran has established in-house capability for the development and production of cruise and ball
Airports

Zurich getting new bizav handler

Swissport Executive Aviation plans to open a dedicated business aircraft handling operation at Zurich International Airport on January 1.
Accidents

Confusing EADI issue in crash?

The NTSB’s analysis of the Nov.
Engines

Small turbofan makes first run

The 560-pound-thrust DGEN380 turbofan engine recently made its first run in Tarnos, France, start-up company Price Induction announced.
Regulations and Government

NTSB wants action to ensure restarts

Manufacturers should be required to determine if engine restart capability exists after high-power, high-altitude flameouts, according to the NTSB.
Airports

Dulles reliever to gain bizav FBO

New York City-based Arcadia Aviation announced plans late last month to create a $20 million, 200,000-sq-ft corporate hangar and office complex at Eastern
Aircraft

Second BA609 prototype makes maiden flight

On November 9, the second Bell/Agusta BA609 tiltrotor prototype made its maiden flight in Italy.