Content Archive: April 2008

Toyota Might Join MRJ

The Mitsubishi MRJ might have attracted its most powerful project partner yet, as Japan’s Toyota Motor Company contemplates a major investment in the two-a

Latest Superjet schedule shows first flight next month

Russia’s Sukhoi expects its Superjet 100 regional jet to fly for the first time next month and likely not enter domestic airline service for at least anoth

Light Airplanes on NBAA’s Radar

At the Sun ’n’ Fun Fly-In in Lakeland, Fla., yesterday NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen announced a new three-day industry event dedicated to operators who

Sole Bidder AAI Wins Adam Aircraft Assets

AAI Acquisition will close on the purchase of bankrupt Adam Aircraft Industries on April 15, having made the only bid for the assets of the composite aircr
Aircraft

Comp Air Now Plans Trio of Turboprop Singles

Merritt Island, Fla.-based Comp Air took the wraps off two new aircraft–the CA-9 and CA-11–yesterday at the Sun ’n’ Fun Fly-In in Lakeland, Fla., bringing
Regulations and Government

AOPA Asks FAA To Scrap Congestion Pricing

“Congestion pricing should be the FAA’s last resort, not its first,” noted AOPA president Phil Boyer.
Avionics

Garmin Launches ‘G1000 Light’ Avionics

Garmin unveiled the G950 avionics suite at the Sun ’n’ Fun Fly-In in Lakeland, Fla., on Tuesday.
ATC

Honeywell suing TAWS manufacturers

Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) manufacturers Goodrich, Sandel and Universal are being sued by Honeywell for alleged patent infringement.
Regulations and Government

12-5 rule delayed at least 60 days

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has effectively delayed by at least 60 days compliance with its security requirements for air-taxi aircraf
Aircraft

Two New Jets Formally Enlist in Embraer Family

Embraer revealed further details of its entrants into the midsize jet market, the seven- to 12-passenger midsize jet (MSJ) and mid-light jet (MLJ) at a pre
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