Content Archive: July 2007
Rotorcraft
Eurocopter Scores Major Orders
Eurocopter logged orders for 114 civil and military helicopters worth E1.2 billion at this year’s Paris Air Show and says it is on track to sell 700 helico
Financial straits of majors hang heavy over euro regionals gathering
Long a concern for regional airlines and the world’s two largest regional jet makers, a growing pessimism about the future of not only US Airways but also
Maintenance and Modifications
ERJ Landing Gear Fault Warning
Embraer sent all operators of ERJ regional jets and Legacy business jets a field service letter reminding pilots of the procedure to follow in the event th
Maintenance and Modifications
Raisbeck to offer King Air 'retro crown doors'
Starting this month, retro crown doors will be available for the King Air 200/B200/300/B300.
Regulations and Government
Initiative aims to clear the ‘Aire’
While the debate continues to swirl on both sides of the Atlantic over the European Union’s scheduled imposition of a carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions tradin
STL To Gain Seven AA Connections
Trans States and Chautauqua Airlines will serve seven new destinations from St.
FBOs
Dallas executive chisels ground for new building
Last month the City of Dallas used a jackhammer to break ground for a $5.6 million terminal building and control tower at Dallas Executive Airport (RBD), f
Fleet renewals fatten OEMs’ backlogs
An extended period of order taking for the world’s makers of regional airliners showed little sign of relenting last month, as Canada’s Bombardier grabbed
Aircraft
Chinese Airline Chooses MA60
China’s Xi’an Aircraft Company (XAC) landed the largest-ever order from a Chinese airline for its MA60 regional turboprop last month.
Training and Workforce
Dispatcher or scheduler? What's the difference:
According to those who know, anywhere from about $5,000 to $10,000 a year more for the dispatcher.
