Content Archive: June 2009
GE keeps focus on next-generation technology
After 28 years with General Electric Lorraine Bolsinger took over as president and CEO of GE Aviation Systems in October 2008.
Aircraft
ATRr’s 600 Series is close to first flight
Royal Air Maroc is one of the most recent customers to sign up for the new 600 Series of ATR-42s and ATR-72s being developed by Avions de Transport Regiona
SmartLanding software adds approach guidance to EGPWS
The verdict has been in for a long time; stabilized approaches are an essential part of a safe landing.
Aircraft
Flurry of recent export orders bolsters Israel Aerospace sales
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) hopes that new export orders, such as a $50 million deal to supply unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Russia, will bolste
Airbus readjusts focus to backlog retention
In the face of the global economic recession, Airbus does not expect to reach its previously predicted 300 new orders this year and has switched its effort
Engines
Second-generation GTF is already on Pratt’s radar
The downturn in demand in some of its markets has not dented the ardor of engine maker Pratt & Whitney for developing new technology.
Crane shows off new boss and tire monitor here
Crane Aerospace & Electronics (Hall 5 Stand A24) has appointed Michael Romito to serve as aerospace group president.
Safety
NTSB Hearing Held on US Airways 1549 Ditching
On Tuesday, the NTSB opened a three-day hearing to focus on the January 15 ditching on New York’s Hudson River by an Airbus A320 operating as US Airways fl
Optimism at NATA Charter Summit, FBO Conference
The National Air Transportation Association Air Charter Summit and FBO Leadership Conference that ended today underscored cautious optimism that the econom
Charter & Fractional
FAA: Use Constant Descents for Nonprecision Apps
The FAA recently issued a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO 09011) to provide guidance for Part 121 and 135 operators about the importance of using a consta
