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Airbus To Compress A350XWB Flight-test Schedule
Airbus will have to compress the original 15-month flight-test program planned for the A350-900 into a 12-month exercise to accommodate an extension of the
Sustainability and Environment
Private Sector Allies with Military on Alternative Fuels
In a bid to bolster the market for alternative fuels, two of the world's largest consumers of jet-A have formed a strategic alliance: the U.S.
Aircraft
Airline Mergers Gather Momentum in Europe and U.S.
The weeks preceding the unforeseen losses caused by
Boeing To Decide on 737 Rate Hike This Quarter
Boeing plans to decide by the end of this quarter whether or not to raise production rates for its 737 family, as the company anticipates further strengthe
AIN Guest Perspective: JetBlue CEO Dave Barger
The effort to bring “humanity” back to air travel has guided JetBlue CEO Dave Barger's management philosophy ever since he landed his original job as the a
Airlines Demand Payback for Volcano Chaos
The flying in Europe has resumed and the recriminations over the
Charter & Fractional
Per-seat Aircraft Charter Concept Flying at Greenjets
West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Greenjets said its shared-ride charter jet membership service has been growing quickly since it was launched a year ago.
ATC
Two Satnav Satellites Lost Within 10 Days
The first geostationary satellite for India’s Gagan GPS space-based augmentation system (SBAS)–essentially similar to Waas–was lost on April 15 when its la
Aircraft
Special Conditions Show Cirrus Vision Progress
The FAA has approved two sets of special conditions for certification of Cirrus Aircraft’s Vision single-engine jet, an indication that the company has mad
Aircraft
Pre-owned Business Jet Sales Picture Improved
AircraftPost.com has added two new data points to its online information system for the medium through long-range business jet market.
Rotorcraft
Cessna, Bell Weaken Textron 1Q Revenues
In an earnings conference call this morning, Textron released its first-quarter results and reported revenues of $2.2 billion, down 12.5 percent from the f
Engines
European Bizav Flights Resume After Volcano Chaos
Business aircraft grounded by ash from an Icelandic volcano were back flying in Europe's skies minutes after authorities lifted widespread airspace closure
Hamilton Sundstrand Wins Latest C919 Contract
Hamilton Sundstrand has won a contact from China's Comac to provide the electric power generation and distribution systems for the 150- to 190-seat
Maintenance and Modifications
Associated Air Center Delivers Refurbed BBJs, ACJ
Associated Air Center (AAC) recently delivered two Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) as well as its 13th Airbus Corporate Jet (ACJ).
Maintenance and Modifications
P&WC and FSI To Expand Training Network
A long-term collaboration agreement has been announced between Pratt & Whitney Canada and FlightSafety International to expand the engine company’s glo
Maintenance and Modifications
Istanbul Gets Eclipse Platinum Service Center
Eclipse Aerospace has located its first Platinum service center in Europe for Eclipse EA500 aircraft service, maintenance and modifications.
Maintenance and Modifications
Mumbai Added to Bombardier’s Support Network
“Despite the challenging economic times, Bombardier has continued to invest in strengthening i
Maintenance and Modifications
ADI Gets STC for Night-vision Lighting on MD902
Aero Dynamix (ADI) has been granted EASA Part 145 approval following the completion of the first EASA STC approval for a night-vision lighting system on an
Aircraft
FAA Grants Boeing Expanded TIA for Boeing 787 Dreamliner
The FAA granted Boeing expanded type inspection authorization (TIA) yesterday for the 787 Dreamliner, clearing the way for the agency’s personnel to fully
Rotorcraft
Lockheed Switches Teams on New Marine One Proposal
Lockheed Martin announced yesterday that it is partnering with Sikorsky to promote the latter’s H-92 medium-lift helicopter for the new VXX presidential tr
Safety
European Safety Standdown Set for May 2 and 3
Bombardier Aerospace, the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and NBAA yesterday announced that the fourth annual European Safety Standdown will
Charter & Fractional
Avantair Still Growing, Plans To Double Fleet by 2014
Fractional Piaggio Avanti operator Avantair late last week announced more fleet expansion, further growth and new personnel hires.
Volcanic Eruption Still Disrupting Flights in Europe
Some flights to large parts of Europe resumed today after six days of widespread disruption caused by ash from an erupting volcano in Iceland.
Regulations and Government
FAA Proposes Change to Testing for Smaller VLJs
The FAA has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would revise the requir
Aircraft
Airbus Ash Tests Show ‘No Irregularities’
Preliminary inspection of a pair of airplanes Airbus used to fly test missions from Toulouse yesterday to assess the effect of volcanic ash on air
Aircraft
Cebu Pacific Orders More A320s
Cebu Pacific of the Philippines has placed a firm order with Airbus for seven more A320s, the manufacturer announced this morning.
Eyewitness Details Bizav’s Role in Haiti Rescue Effort
Nearly three months after Haiti’s devastating earthquake, AIN found business aviation still immersed in day-to-day rescue efforts.
ATC
Situation “Dynamic” as Ash Cloud Moves across Europe
The cloud of volcanic ash continues to move south through the UK and continental Europe as the eruption in Iceland persists.
Following a review of
First Modernized Tornado Delivered to Luftwaffe
Last month, EADS Defence & Security delivered back to the Luftwaffe the first Tornado to undergo the production ASSTA 2 upgrade program.
