Content Archive: October 2015
Accidents
Uncommanded Nosegear Steering a Factor in GIV Crash
French accident investigators determined that the nosegear was pointed to the left after a hard touchdown.
Airlines
Garuda Turns In Strong Performance Despite Lingering Haze
Dense haze puts a dent in airline operations across Southeast Asia
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
U.S. Army Aerostat Escapes Mooring Station, Causes Havoc
The runaway airship was one of two aerostats comprising the Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor system.
Aircraft
Airbus, Boeing Ink Major New Orders
European airframer sees Chinese industrial ties paying dividends while U.S. manufacturer profits from strong connection with El Al
Charter & Fractional
TAG Aviation Forms Alliance with Bromma Business Jet
Under the agreement, TAG Aviation Europe is exclusive air charter sales agent for Bromma’s two Falcon 7Xs.
Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Taps Northrop Grumman To Build New Bomber
The service chose Northrop Grumman over the team of Boeing and Lockheed Martin to build up to 100 Long Range-Strike Bombers.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Aerospace Climbs Ever Higher in 3Q
Deliveries also soared, with 43 jets (31 large-cabin, 12 midsize) handed over versus 31 aircraft (25 large, six midsize) in the same period last year.
Airlines
Delta To Quit Airline Trade Group A4A Over Policy Disputes
The leading U.S. carrier said A4A has not supported it on key issues, including Big 3 carriers' subsidy dispute with Persian Gulf airlines.
