Content Archive: November 2007

Rockwell Collins Launches into Simulator Market

Rockwell Collins, known primarily for its avionics products, will enter the simulator market by acquiring NLX Holding from Arlington Capital Partners, a Wa
Aircraft

Flight Controls Modified on New Citation Sovereign

When the Citation Sovereign receives certification, expected before year-end, it will include modifications that reduce lateral control forces.
Security

Jet Aviation and Kollsman Explore Anti-SAM Systems

In separate efforts, Jet Aviation and Kollsman are the latest companies to explore possible anti-surface-to-air-missile (SAM) systems.
Aircraft

Happy 40TH, Learjet

Learjet–arguably business aviation’s most enduring brand name–turned 40 last month.

Socata hopeful for mid-’04 Euro SECIFR

International approval of commercial operations by single-engine turbine airplanes at night, in bad weather and over inhospitable terrain, which is now pro

Groom named to head Beechcraft

Raytheon Aircraft has appointed Randy Groom president of its Beechcraft division, which consists of the Bonanza, Baron and Premier lines.

Cessna workers agree to new deal

Cessna reached a new labor agreement with the union representing nearly 6,000 of its workers.
Aircraft

Mission group to get Kodiak

The Alaska Air Group and members of the Bruce Kennedy Memorial Fund announced last month that the two organizations have raised more than $870,000 toward t
Training and Workforce

SaferJett to provide training for Adam pilots and mechanics

Adam Aircraft has chosen Colorado-based SaferJett to provide training for its aircraft programs.
Aircraft

Cirrus sketches jet details in broad strokes

“From our point of view it’s not as big a jump from piston aircraft to a jet as you might think,” Alan Klapmeier, chairman, CEO and cofounder of Cirrus Des