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F-35 Program Restructured Again as the STOVL Version Faces the Axe
Lockheed Martin has two years to fix problems with the F-35B STOVL version of the Joint Strike Fighter, or it will be cancelled.
Aircraft
China Reveals New Combat Aircraft Design
Following months of speculation, fueled by tidbits gleaned during the Zhuhai airshow in November, the first images of China’s newest combat aircraft were r
Aircraft
U.S. Tanker Decision Still Awaited
The Pentagon’s decision in the third round of the KC-X competition is now expected next month.
Aircraft
Yet More King Airs for U.S. Recon Operations over Afghanistan
Boeing has won the enhanced medium-altitude reconnaissance and surveillance systems (EMARSS) competition to supply low/medium-altitude airborne reconnaissa
Aircraft
Eurocopter Makes Progress with NH-90, Tiger and X3
Eurocopter ended 2010 with a flurry of progress announcements, some of which related to previously delayed military programs in Europe.
Aircraft
Marshall Aerospace Completes Tristar Upgrade
Marshall Aerospace has completed development of an avionics upgrade for the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) fleet of nine Lockheed Tristar tanker-transports.
Regulations and Government
State Aircraft Fleet Axed by New Florida Governor
Fulfilling a campaign promise, newly installed Florida governor Rick Scott directed the Florida Department of Management Services yesterday to sell the sta
Rotorcraft
Sikorsky Preps Electric Firefly Helo for First Flight
The Firefly, Sikorsky’s first foray into electric-powered helicopters, is getting closer to its maiden flight, although the company has not publicly releas
Regulations and Government
NTSB Seeks ELT Inspections for GA Aircraft
The NTSB yesterday issued two safety recommendations stemming from the
Maintenance and Modifications
Bell Helicopter Consolidates Brands
Bell Helicopter yesterday announced that its six support and service subsidiaries have been int
Maintenance and Modifications
ARSA Symposium Spotlights Congressional Developments
The Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) has set March 31 through April 2 as the dates for its annual repair symposium at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Maintenance and Modifications
Air Services Completes Extensive Embraer Recovery
Air Services’ mobile recovery team recovered an Embraer 145 after it slid off a runway in Cana
Maintenance and Modifications
Aerostar Launches 24/7 AOG To Support Indian Ops
Aerostar Ventures Singapore has launched an AOG desk for Indian customers.
Maintenance and Modifications
Air Mauritius Extends Engine Deal with Lufthansa
Lufthansa Technik Aero Alzey (LTAA) and Air Mauritius have signed an exclusive agreement for th
Charter & Fractional
Charter Demand Dips, but Prices Hold Up
With the holidays now over, demand this month for private charter flights predictably decreased on a month-over-month basis.
Safety
NTSB Wants Tighter Standards for Public-use Helicopters
The NTSB late last month issued a fresh batch of recommendations (A-10-148-158 and
Charter & Fractional
XOJet Eyes Continued Air Charter Growth
XOJet late last month announced 50-percent year-over-year growth and that it expects more of th
Aircraft
HondaJet Achieves flight Milestone
Honda Aircraft Company announced late last month that it completed the first flight of an FAA-conforming HondaJet.
Regulations and Government
Tax Relief Act Good for Business Aviation
On December 17, President Obama signed the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010.
Rotorcraft
Bell Unveils Plans To Upgrade 412EP
Bell Helicopter announced an upgrade package for its 412EP that features more powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-9 engines which will yield a 15 pe
Regulations and Government
Legislation Delayed on FAA Funding
Congress voted for a 17th time on December 18 to extend aviation programs, taxes and Airport and Airways Trust Fund spending authority through March 31
FBOs
More Gateways Added for DCA Flights
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has added three new gateway airports for general aviation flights headed for Washington’s Reagan Nation
Aircraft
Gulfstream Plans G650 Cabin Completions
At the same time Gulfstream Aerospace is preparing an assembly plant for its new G650, the Savannah-based OEM is readying an adjacent building for cabin
Maintenance and Modifications
DAE hangs for-sale sign on its StandardAero
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) is accepting offers “for part or all of StandardAero,” according to a Reuters report released last month, raising question
Engines
Bombardier Delivers First CRJ1000s
Contingents from France’s Brit Air and Spain’s Air Nostrum joined Bombardier executives in Mirabel, Quebec, last month to mark the first deliveries of the
Regulations and Government
FAA: Comments Welcome on Airport SMS
The FAA will extend the comment period for the Airport Safety Management System (SMS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), which had been scheduled to end
Airports
Sheltair Breaks Ground at Panama City
SheltAir Aviation Services held a groundbreaking ceremony December 17 for its new FBO facility at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, the ne
