Content Archive: February 2011

Regulations and Government

Large Aircraft Security Proposal v2.0 Coming Soon

Speaking at the National Air Transportation Association's FBO Leadership Conference this week in Savannah, Ga., Transportation Security Administration gene
Aircraft

Gulfstream G650 Shows Off Its Fast Legs

Gulfstream G650 S/N 6004 recently demonstrated the modelπs high-speed cruising capabilities, flying more than 1,900 nm in 3 hours and 26 minutes.
Regulations and Government

Genav Groups Call for NextGen Financial Incentives

Despite efforts to reduce federal government spending to 2008 levels, general aviation groups told Congress yesterday it is "critical" that the next FAA re
Safety

Canadian Safety Board Casts Wide Blame In S-92A Crash

Canadaπs Transportation Safety Board (TSB) yesterday issued its final report on the

Green Is Gold for Heritage Aviation

Heritage Aviation, the recently op
Aircraft

Boeing to deliver 787 to Air India in Q4

Boeing will deliver Air India’s first 787 Dreamliner by the fourth quarter, Boeing India president Dinesh Keskar said yesterday at Aero India.

Metroliner crashes in Ireland after attempts to land in fog

A Fairchild Metroliner crashed in fog at Cork Airport in Ireland today, killing six people and injuring six more.
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Expands Support in Middle East and Africa

Embraer and EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering have signed a five-year agreement designating the MRO an authorized service center for the Embraer E17
Maintenance and Modifications

Chromalloy Coating Enhances Engine Performance

Chromalloy is offering a new thermal barrier coating it claims enhances the performance of gas turbine engines.
Maintenance and Modifications

AAT Aircraft Maintenance Receives Part 145 Approval

Dallas-based AAT Aircraft Maintenance has been certified as an FAA-approved Part 145 repair station.