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Training and Workforce
Hijackers trained at U.S. flight schools
No one believed for a moment that any hijacked airline pilot would fly a fuel-laden Boeing into the World Trade Center or the Pentagon, even with a gun to
ATC
Shutdown of National Airspace System Was ‘Organized Mayhem’
The airspace shutdown on 9/11 was done methodically but quickly, with many calling it "organized mayhem."
Engines
NTSB: Multiple Lapses Cited in 2007 American Airlines Engine Fire
An unapproved and improper procedure used by mechanics to manually start the left engine on an American Airlines jetliner on Sept.
Aircraft
Superjet Completes High-Altitude Tests
The second Sukhoi Superjet SSJ100 successfully completed its high-altitude flight test campaign in Armenia this week, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) announce
Aircraft
Airbus Seals A350, A320neo Deal with Kuwait Airways
The order is the airlines first for new aircraft in 20 years.
ATC
ADS-B Is Insecure and Easily Spoofed, Say Hackers
The FAA’s NextGen ATC modernization plan is at risk of serious security breaches according to Hackers.
Rotorcraft
Heavy Lift ‘Fire Stallions’ ready for firefighting duty
Clovis, Calif.-based Heavy Lift Helicopters is currently converting the first commercially owned Sikorsky CH-53D Sea Stallions for firefighting operations.
Charter & Fractional
PrivatAir to offer Zurich-Newark BBJ flights
Beginning in January, PrivatAir will offer daily flights between Zurich and Newark Liberty International Airport, N.J., in partnership with Swiss Internati
Maintenance and Modifications
Hot section: Corjet Europe named gulfstream parts distribution center
Gulfstream Aerospace added another European parts distribution center to its product support network.
FBOs
AIN FBO Survey: The Americas 2010
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2010_AIN_FBO Survey_The Americas.pdf
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA SAFO Use of Tie Wraps on Circuit Breakers
FAA SAFO Use of Tie Wraps on Circuit Breakers
Aircraft
Post-maintenance stall tests raise safety concerns
An incident on May 4 this year in which a Hawker 800A lost more than 10,000 feet during a post-maintenance stall test underscores the potential risks of st
Aircraft
Billings up, but pistons dragged down shipments
For the first time in five years, worldwide shipments of general aviation airplanes decreased in 2008, even as industry billings reached $24.8 billion, a 1
Rotorcraft
AgustaWestland Buys Bell’s Stake in BA609 Tiltrotor
AgustaWestland is purchasing full ownership of the BA609 civil tiltrotor program from Bell Helicopter.
Avionics
SolidFX readers display Jepp charts
Pilots who are tired of carrying around kilos of paper terminal charts might like digital chart readers
Aircraft
AIN Blog: Shine a Light on Your Flight Department, or Close It Down
“We like to keep a low profile for our jet use.” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard variations on that line since I arrived at Business Jet
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Fuel Taxes and a Fair Share: What Should GA Pay for FAA Funding?
Airlines say general aviation should pay more toward the cost of the U.S. ATC system
Rotorcraft
Full House for Airbus Helo Safety Meeting in Brazil
Helibras safety manager Antonio Modesto described the event as “the realization of a personal dream” with full company support.
Rotorcraft
Helibras “Blue Line” Status Will Streamline Support
Customers of Helibras will benefit from it having the new Blue Line clearance status as processing customs clearance will be reduce from 5 days down to 1.
Rotorcraft
Helibras expands Eurocopter capability
Helibras (Helicópteros do Brasil) will produce the Eurocopter EC225 in Brazil.
Charter & Fractional
Helibras/Eurocopter Choose Becker Audio System
Helibras and Eurocopter choose Becker audio system
Rotorcraft
Helibras Inaugurates Customer Service Center
Helibras opens new customer support center at Atibaia, near the three main airfields of São Paulo.
Rotorcraft
First Eurocopter EC130T2 in Brazil on Display at Helibras Booth
Helibras displays the EC130T2 in Brazil this week at LABACE.
Maintenance and Modifications
Eurocopter’s Helibras To Provide EC725 Parts to Brazil
Eurocopter’s Helibras subsidiary and the Brazilian armed forces will support Brazil's new fleet of 50 EC725 helicopters.
Rotorcraft
HeliTech International and U.S. Commercial Service Team for Global Export Opportunities
HeliTech International and U.S. Commercial Service Team for Global Export Opportunities
Maintenance and Modifications
JSSI Offers New Flight Hour Support For Phenom Jets
The new Phenom Airframe Program provided by JSSI enhances Embraer's standard warranties and covers virtually all airframe parts, components, assemblies and systems.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aviall To Distribute Spares and Exchange Units by Arkwin
Exclusive agreement authorizes Aviall to market and distribute Arkwin’s aftermarket products.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aviall To Market Aircraft Pump Products by AeroControlex
The agreement gives Aviall exclusive rights to distribute AeroControlex products in most of the world.
