Content Archive: October 2017

Aircraft

Boeing, Mitsubishi Reach Cost-cutting Pact for 787 Wings

Contract also calls for joint studies on new commercial aircraft technologies
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Corporate Aviation Summit To Highlight Key Issues

The event will discuss regulation, aircraft ownership considerations, on-demand models and management and maintenance, among other topics.
Regulations and Government

AIA Appeals for Congressional Action on Cert Reforms

U.S. manufacturers and suppliers need a stable and well-understood regulatory environment to plan, hire and invest effectively, AIA said.
Maintenance and Modifications

Habco Becomes FAA Part 145 Repair Station

The Connecticut-based company has opened Habco MRO, which will operate in a separate location within Habco’s facility
Aircraft

Singapore Signs Firm Order for 39 Boeing Widebodies

Flag carrier inks deal for twenty 777-9s and nineteen 787-10s during White House visit by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong
Rotorcraft

Bell Helicopter Posts Strong Third Quarter

Unit posted a 13.1 percent operating margin on the delivery of 39 commercial helicopters, up from 25 in the same period last year.
Aircraft

AIN Blog: Flying in the Howard 500

This rare aircraft from the 1950s and 60s is now available for flight hours from owner Tony Phillippi.
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Aircraft

Second Round of Layoffs Hit One Aviation Amid EA700 Focus

One Aviation attributed a fresh round of layoffs this week to its decision to end production of the Eclipse 550 VLJ and focus resources on the EA700.
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Aircraft

Attitude Adjustment Prompts Airbus About-Face on C Series

Airbus CEO Enders now sees market for at least 3,000 of the jets over the next 20 years
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FBOs

County Agency To Step in at NY FBO

After the abruptly-announced departure of its FBO operator, Chautauqua County will put out an RFP to manage the facility at Dunkirk Airport.