Content Archive: October 2009
ATC
With PRM-A, DTW OK’d for close parallel approaches
The FAA has commissioned the first implementation of a new generation of precision runway monitor (PRM) equipment at Detroit/Wayne Airport (DTW), to permit
ATC
Northwest Flight 188 Pilots Report “Distraction” during MSP Overflight
The pilots of the Northwest Airlines Flight 188 that
Regulations and Government
BAE Systems Tells UK Fraud Office: See You in Court, if Necessary
After years of investigation, Britain’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) said it would seek to prosecute BAE Systems “for offenses related to overseas corruption
Aircraft
Euro Hawk Is Unveiled, But Latest Global Hawks Face Problems
The first Euro Hawk UAV for the German Air Force (GAF) was unveiled last month at Northrop Grumman’s Palmdale, Calif.
Aircraft
Airbus A400M Makes Progress as Negotiations Continue
Airbus Military is increasingly confident about the technical progress of the
Integrated FBO chain ready to grow again
Atlantic Aviation came to this year’s NBAA show with an expanded exhibit and confidence in the future of the company’s 72 U.S.
Industry poised for takeoff
Mid-show through this year’s NBAA Convention, the general mood, at least among exhibitors, was one of both cautious optimism and lowered expectations.
FBOs
Signature signs exclusive FBO services agreement with Gama Aviation
Signature Flight Support (Booth No.
Aviation apps find a calling on the iPhone
Sure, you can use an Apple iPhone to make calls, but as devotees of the ubiquitous device know, there’s so much more to Steve Jobs’ wonder product than the
