Content Archive: October 2011

Regulations and Government

LightSquared Threatens To Sue

Clearly impatient with the way the company’s plan for its 4G broadband network is becoming further delayed by opposition from the GPS user community
Maintenance and Modifications

JetTech Gets STC for Garmin G600 in Piper Cheyennes

Denver-based JetTech received STC approval to install Garmin G600 avionics with dual flat-panel displays in the Piper Cheyenne III, IIIA and 400LS.
Aircraft

European States Not Meeting ATM Commitments, Says Independent Body

Most European states have fallen behind in their legislated commitments to improve the operational, financial and environmental efficiency
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Gourgeon Steps Down as Air France-KLM CEO

Gourgeon Steps Down as CEO of Air France-KLM.
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Aircraft

Boeing Plans Rollout of First Apache Block III

Boeing was awarded a $247 million contract last October to begin low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the Apache Block III.
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Environment

Virgin Atlantic To Help Pioneer New Fuel Process

Virgin Atlantic last Wednesday announced plans to become the first airline to use a new low-carbon aviation biofuel
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Aircraft

ITT Supplies AIDEWS Pods for Pakistan F-16s

ITT will supply its AN/ALQ-211 advanced integrated defensive electronic warfare system (AIDEWS) pod to Pakistan,
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Aircraft

Northrop Grumman Delivers on Guardrail Modernization

Northrop Grumman was awarded a five-year contract in 2007 valued at up to $462 million for
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AIN Blog: Behind the Scenes at Business Jet Traveler: Buyers' Guide 2011

BJT's popular Buyers' Guide will be translated into Chinese.
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ATC

FAA’s Air Traffic Chief Pledges Execution of Capital Programs

The man assigned to head the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization (ATO) following several incidents involving sleeping air traffic controllers
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