Content Archive: December 2014

Aircraft

Viking Names Thor African Dealer

Viking Air, manufacturer of the Twin Otter 400, is to be the regional sales representative for sub-Saharan Africa.
Maintenance and Modifications

Point Innovation Launches AllureAero, VIP Interiors Division

The company recently relocated to an expanded facility to support its growing client base.
Aircraft

Indian Navy Chooses Sikorsky S-70B

The Seahawk was preferred to the NH-90
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Airports

FAA, Industry Mull LED Airport Lighting Issues

There is concern that LED airport lights have not been tested with enhanced vision systems, night-vision goggles and HUDs.
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Airports

GA Groups Oppose Canadian Airport Consultation Proposal

The measure stems from an effort to increase public consultation on new airport projects.
Aircraft

Delivery of First A350 Delayed

Airbus "working hard" with Qatar to reschedule
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Avionics

Navy Approves Production of F/A-18 Infrared Tracking Pod

The U.S. Navy will begin low-rate initial production of an infrared search and track capability for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
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Accidents

NTSB Releases Early Details on Phenom Crash

The aircraft’s flight data recorder produced good quality data, according to the NTSB.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

IATA Adjusts Profit Forecast Upward

Industry group now expects world's airlines to make $19.9 billion this year.
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Aircraft

Airstrikes Slow Over Iraq and Syria

Difficult targeting decisions cited; long campaign foreseen
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