Content Archive: April 2010
Safety
Volcanic Ash Disrupts Flights in Europe
At least 4,000 flights in northern European airspace were cancelled today after a large cloud of ash from an erupting volcano in Iceland drifted to the sou
Regulations and Government
Washington State Aircraft Tax Killed
NBAA applauded the Washington State legislature’s decision to scuttle a provision for an “onerous” tax proposal for aircraft in its annual spending bill.
Aircraft
PiperJet Enters Detailed Design Phase
Piper Aircraft president and CEO Kevin Gould said this week at the Sun ’n’ Fun Fly-In in Lakeland, Fla., that the PiperJet program is on track for certific
British Aviation Group Searches for a New Chief
The British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) is looking for a new chief executive to replace Guy Lachlan, who will be leaving the organizat
Aircraft
Kestrel Program Could Fly with Liberty Aero’s Help
Farnborough Aircraft business development director Adrian Norris told AIN yesterday at the Sun ’n’ Fun Fly-In in Lakeland, Fla., that his UK-based c
Aircraft
Comac Signs New C919 Suppliers
China’s Comac has awarded Parker Hannifin and Honeywell supply contracts for the 150- to 190-seat
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Proposes Citation X Elevator Replacement
The FAA is proposing a mandatory
Maintenance and Modifications
GE Aviation Makes Big Investment in New Technology
GE Canada has announced that its GE Aviation business is planning to invest $63.5 million over the next six years to diversify its product line at the GE A
Maintenance and Modifications
PW1524G Engine Turbine Completed
MTU Aero Engines held a “last bolt” ceremony to mark a major milestone in the development of Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower PW1524G geared turbofan engine sla
Maintenance and Modifications
Talon Air Extends Aircraft Maintenance to the Public
Republic Airport Farmingdale, N.Y.-based Talon Air, an aircraft management and charter operator, has expanded its services after receiving FAA certificatio
