Content Archive: February 2007
French 1900 flier finds profits where others dug own graves
For those in the U.S.
Aircraft
Sukhoi, Boeing and Snecma officially launch RRJ program
The technical board composed of Sukhoi Civil Aircraft, Boeing and associate member Snecma officially launched the Russian Regional Jet program last month f
Maintenance and Modifications
Embrear, Hawker pacific team on PAC RIM support
Embraer has signed a five-year distribution and logistics agreement with Sydney-based Hawker Pacific covering the supply of EMB-110 Bandeirante and EMB-120
Rotorcraft
Grand on Track
Development of AgustaWestland’s new A109S Grand is on schedule, with two test aircraft already achieving their performance targets, according to the Italia
Engines
Longer overhaul intervals for Beech 1900D engines
Raytheon Airline Aviation Services and Pratt & Whitney Canada have announced the availability of a 9,000-hour overhaul interval for the PT6A-67D engines in
Rotorcraft
A Customer Is a Customer
Heritage Aviation of Grand Prairie, Texas, is to install VIP interiors for two Sikorsky S-92s ordered by the government of Turkmenistan to transport
Security
Mercury Picks Up Where Jet Aviation Left Off
Two months after Swiss-based Jet Aviation revealed to AIN that it had dropped plans announced more than two years ago that it was partnering with Ku
Safety
Lockheed Asks FAA To Issue JetStar ADs
As the maintenance paperwork trail on the Lockheed JetStar has wound its way from the Atlanta manufacturer to the FAA’s Transport Aircraft Certification br
Rotorcraft
Kiwi Rescue Flight Recognized
The Life Flight Trust, operator of a Wellington, New Zealand-based Westpac Rescue BK 117B2, was named 2004 “Trust of the Year” at a recent awards dinner.
Rotorcraft
HAL Claims New Altitude Records
Hindustan Aeronautics claimed new helicopter high-altitude flying records last month, although it remains to be seen whether those records will be certifie
