Content Archive: October 2011

AIN Blog: The Illusion of Security

Airport security is a bigger issue than most people realize. Even airports with security, such as key gates or guards, are hardly immune from intruders.
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AIN Blog: Quotes from the Clipping Room Floor

So often in the course of covering events, things are said that never make it into published accounts.
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AIN Blog: China Embraces General Aviation

China embraces general aviation.
Regulations and Government

AIA Analysis: U.S. Defense Cuts Could Eliminate One Million Jobs

An economic impact analysis commissioned by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) predicts that more than one million jobs will be lost
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Aircraft

U.S. Tanker Acquisition Caps Pentagon’s Liability, but Risks Remain

The U.S. Air Force contract with Boeing for engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) of the KC-46A aerial refueling tanker caps
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Aircraft

Growing Laser Threat Accelerates U.S. Response

The threat posed to airline and general aviation pilots by laser pointing devices is growing exponentially, a trend that is accelerating efforts to deal wi
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Aircraft

Seoul Air Show Boosted by Korean Fighter, UAV, Helo and Missile Requirements

Ongoing major requirements and a growing defense budget in the Republic of Korea
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Aircraft

Solutions Found for A400M Engine Problems

Although it gained EASA certification in May, the Europrop International (EPI) TP400-D6 engine that powers the Airbus Military A400M
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JetBlue Signs Firm Order for 40 A320neos

JetBlue signs A320neo order.
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Charter & Fractional

MJets Still Open Despite Flooding in Thailand

Despite the closure of Bangkok Don Mueang Airport due to flooding, Thai charter firm MJets is still open for business.