Content Archive: May 2014

ICAO Forges Global Tracking Agreement

Group also recognizes strong international cooperation in search for MH370.

Argus Report Highlights Problems in SMS Audit Process

Internal evaluation process remains a primary audit deficiency.
Maintenance and Modifications

Haitec launches VIP maintenance subsidiary in Germany

Haitec will dedicate a 46,000-sq-ft hangar to business aircraft maintenance in Erfurt.
Aircraft

Aerion SSBJ Design Becomes Trijet With Larger Cabin, More Range

The first flight of Aerion’s revamped SSBJ is expected in late 2018 or early 2019, with certification anticipated in 2021.
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Aircraft

Analysts Predict Slow Rebound For Europe

Bizav forecasts suggest more flying in Europe, but less interest in purchasing new aircraft.
ATC

Sesar Pushes Ahead With Single European Sky Research

The European Parliament has approved further funding for the Single European Sky ATM Research program.
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Safety

New Leader At Flight Safety Foundation Pushes For Progress

Former aircraft engines executive Jon Beatty takes the helm at Flight Safety Foundation.
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Aircraft

Dassault Unveils Falcon 8X, Serge Dassault Places First Order

The new Falcon 8X, a derivative of the 7X, features a 6,450-nm range and an extra 3.6 feet in cabin length.
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Aircraft

Dassault CEO Sees Market Going Back To Normal…Slowly

Eric Trappier, CEO, said he would like to see a more active market, especially in the U.S.
Aircraft

Pilatus Opens the PC-24 Sales Pipeline

Launch customers for the Pilatus PC-24 twinjet begin signing purchase agreements today at the EBACE show.
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