Content Archive: December 2014

Aircraft

U.S. GA Shipments Growing Modestly In 2014

GA market contributes to $50 billion trade surplus, but fight for ExX-ImM continues.
Aircraft

Russia Could Grab Major Indian Helicopter Contracts

After leaders meet, Western bidders could be shut out of three pending requirements.
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Airlines

Aer Lingus Rejects Takeover Bid by IAG

Says offer "fundamentally undervalues" the Irish flag carrier
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Rotorcraft

Military Success for Airbus Helicopters in Indonesia, Thailand

Four rotary types set to fulfill various roles
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Charter & Fractional

PlaneSense Delivers Precious Holiday Cargo

The fractional aircraft operator helped the hungry in its own community.
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Aircraft

HAV Delays Hybrid Airship Flight; Selex To Study Sensors

The former LEMV won’t fly again until late 2015, but its maker and Selex are developing an ISR sensor payload
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Maintenance and Modifications

Lufthansa Technik and Hawker Pacific Form Landing Gear Cooperation with SPPCA

Agreement expands international support for SPPCA landing gear.
Airlines

Thousands Stranded as SpiceJet Comes Close to Shutdown

Fuel supply resumes, but only temporarily
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Maintenance and Modifications

EASA Approves Airbus Helicopters’ MRO in China

The CGAMEC joint venture can overhaul the main and tail rotor gearboxes on Airbus’ AS350 Ecureuil.
Aircraft

Finnair’s First Airbus A350 Takes Shape

Delivery to first European operator scheduled for next fall
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