Content Archive: February 2010
Taxibot Cleans Up the Towing Task
Under a memorandum of understanding signed at last June’s Paris airshow, IAI is working with Airbus to develop a semi-robotic tractor called Taxibot, which
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Demand Sluggish, Avinode Says
Demand for charter flights looks set to fall from the rise enjoyed by the market last month, according to the latest
Aircraft
Aerion Study Shows Continued Interest in SSBJs
Reno, Nev.-based Aerion today said it is evaluating preliminary results of a new global market survey indicating strong demand for its supersonic business
Maintenance and Modifications
First VIP Q400s To Be Outfitted by Field Aviation
Field Aviation will produce and install custom-designed aircraft interiors for two new Bombardier Q400s under a contract with Avitrade Belgium on behalf of
Satair takes its customers under wing
In order to lessen the fallout from the current economic downturn, Satair, a leading supplier of aircraft parts and service solutions for both aircraft OEM
Operation United Response for Haiti
In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, civilian aid agencies and governments have mobilized airlift efforts to fly
Ameco Beijing opens new digs
Ameco Beijing (Stand F81) is promoting its maintenance services to increase the use of its new facilities.
Aircraft
Chengdu’s J-10B Multirole Fighter on Trial
With J-10A production in full stride, Chengdu is working on integrating new technology, which may lead to an improved production aircraft.
Engines
GE initiates blade tests for open-rotor mill
General Electric has started wind-tunnel testing of multiple one-fifth-scale configurations for its open-rotor engine to identify the optimum blade design.
