Content Archive: November 2007

Aircraft

Dubai Debutant: Cirrus SR22-G3

Cirrus Design Corporation announced last week that its fleet of more than 3,500 SR20 and SR22 composite, single-engine piston airplanes has passed two mill

New V2500 on track for FAA approval by year-end

The new build standard of the International Aero Engines V2500 engine for the Airbus A319/320/321 family remains on schedule to meet FAR 33 engine certific

Iraqis build proud new air force

Having acquired its first aircraft in 2004, the reborn Iraqi air force is now performing routine missions alongside coalition fleets in the country.
Aircraft

Air Arabia orders 34 Airbus A320s

UAE low-fare carrier Air Arabia yesterday ordered 34 Airbus A320 single-aisle airliners, with delivery to begin in 2012, and took options on an additional

Reflections of the Last Hurrah

By all accounts, the 2007 edition of the Dubai Air Show has been a resounding success.
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Ex-Embry Riddle boss builds Dubai av school

The need for qualified people is about the only constraint to growth in the booming air transport markets of the Middle East and Asia, and the fact that DA

Aircraft Orders Off the Charts at Dubai Airshow

Airbus and Boeing took center stage at the Dubai Airshow this week, with airlines announcing orders worth some $80 billion.
Safety

NTSB: FAA Failing To Address Urgent Recommendations

On Thursday the NTSB updated its “Most Wanted” list of safety improvements, and half of the 44 “critical” safety recommendations were issued to the FAA.
Aircraft

Aerion Now Taking Orders for Supersonic Bizjet

Reno, Nev.-based Aerion on Sunday announced at the Dubai Air Show that it is now accepting letters of intent for a “limited number” of early delivery posit
Accidents

Brand-new Global 5000 Crashes During Landing

Ron Joyce, cofounder of coffee chain Tim Hortons, was one of eight passengers on board a three-and-a-half-week-old Bombardier Global 5000 (registration C-G